Softball Assistant Coach

Portland Public School District • Portland, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Softball Assistant Coach will assist with all aspects of the Portland High School softball program. The selected candidate will work directly with the Head Softball Coach and the Extra-Curricular Activities Director to support the overall development and success of the program.

The role includes helping plan and conduct practices, drills, and game preparation; teaching softball fundamentals, skills, and strategies; and supporting student-athlete development, teamwork, sportsmanship, and positive character. The coach will also assist with game-day coaching, supervision, and team management; collaborate with other coaches to promote consistency and growth throughout the district’s softball program; and ensure compliance with district policies, athletic department expectations, and MHSAA regulations.

Applicants must have fingerprints scanned electronically and submitted to the Michigan State Police prior to hire. Applications must be submitted through the specified online application portal by November 2, 2026.

Requirements

• Knowledge of softball fundamentals, rules, techniques, and strategies.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with student-athletes, coaching staff, and administration.
• Commitment to promoting sportsmanship, teamwork, and student-athlete development.
• Fingerprints must be scanned electronically and submitted to the Michigan State Police prior to hire.

Nice To Haves

• Previous softball coaching experience.
• College-level softball playing or coaching experience.
• Participation in softball camps, clinics, or coaching development programs.
• First Aid certification.
• CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and conducting practices, drills, and game preparation.
• Teach and reinforce softball fundamentals, skills, and strategies.
• Support student-athlete development, teamwork, sportsmanship, and positive character.
• Assist with game-day coaching, supervision, and team management.
• Collaborate with other coaches to promote consistency and growth throughout the district’s softball program.
• Ensure compliance with district policies, athletic department expectations, and Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) regulations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed