Spring Season 2026 - Softball Coach

Greater Lawrence Technical School•Andover, MA

About The Position

The ideal candidate will have softball experience and possess knowledge of strength and conditioning principles. Coaches are expected to adhere to all policies and procedures established by the MIAA and GLTS, demonstrate positive character, and promote sportsmanship both on and off the field. They will foster leadership skills in student-athletes, emphasize the importance of academic achievement, and cultivate pride within their program, school, and the broader community. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Coaches must have experience in softball, knowledge in strength/conditioning, follow all policies and procedures within the MIAA & GLTS, display positive character, promote sportsmanship on/off the field, develop leadership skills, stress the importance of academics and build pride within their program, school and community . EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE : Candidates should have experience in softball. High School diploma is required. At least five years of experience. CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES: Coaches must have, and stay current, with the following certifications: Concussion Education Certification CPR/AED Certification MIAA Coaches Education Certification Completion of ArxED Training Sport Specific Training - NFHS approved courses ABILITY, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: A highly effective coach possesses the ability to lead, motivate, and mentor student-athletes while ensuring a safe, structured, and positive team environment. The coach demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of sport-specific rules, strategies, and techniques, as well as familiarity with MIAA/GLTS regulations, proper conditioning and training practices, and emergency procedures, including CPR and AED. Furthermore, the coach exhibits proficiency in fostering teamwork, managing conflicts, coordinating schedules, and cultivating positive relationships with students/players, parents/caregivers, and colleagues. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative to those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds; for example, school supplies and books. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud. All educational and non-academic programs, activities and employment opportunities at Greater Lawrence Technical School are offered without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, homelessness, age and/or disability, and any other class or characteristic protected by law.

Requirements

Experience in softball
High School diploma is required
At least five years of experience
Concussion Education Certification
CPR/AED Certification
MIAA Coaches Education Certification
Completion of ArxED Training
Sport Specific Training - NFHS approved courses
Ability to lead, motivate, and mentor student-athletes while ensuring a safe, structured, and positive team environment
Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of sport-specific rules, strategies, and techniques, as well as familiarity with MIAA/GLTS regulations, proper conditioning and training practices, and emergency procedures, including CPR and AED
Exhibits proficiency in fostering teamwork, managing conflicts, coordinating schedules, and cultivating positive relationships with students/players, parents/caregivers, and colleagues