2026-2027 Softball Head Coach

The School District of Lee County•Lehigh Acres, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Softball Head Coach is responsible for planning, organizing, and conducting practices, developing game strategies, teaching fundamental skills, and supervising student-athletes. This role also involves monitoring academic progress, promoting good sportsmanship, ensuring compliance with regulations, managing equipment, collaborating with the athletic director, communicating with parents, and providing mentorship to student-athletes. The coach must enforce all school policies and codes of conduct.

Requirements

Prior coaching experience at the high school or competitive youth level.
Valid Florida teaching certificate or valid Department of Education athletic coaching certificate.
Valid FHSAA certification.
Valid Adult and Child First Aid/CPR/AED certificate issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered.
Valid Florida Driver’s License.

Nice To Haves

Head coaching experience in the assigned or a closely related sport at the high school level.
Experience mentoring youth and fostering a positive team culture.
Familiarity with academic eligibility requirements for student-athletes.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and conduct regular practice sessions.
Develop and implement game strategies and tactics.
Teach fundamental skills, techniques, and sports rules to student-athletes.
Supervise student-athletes during practices, games, and school-sponsored trips.
Monitor academic progress and support students in balancing athletics and academics.
Promote discipline, responsibility, and good sportsmanship among players.
Ensure compliance with school, district, and state athletic regulations.
Manage and maintain team equipment and uniforms.
Collaborate with the athletic director on scheduling, budget, and facility use.
Maintain open communication with parents and guardians.
Provide mentorship and guidance to student-athletes on personal development and college opportunities.
Enforce all school policies and codes of conduct.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.