Closing Date: 05/31/2026 The Classical Academy is looking for an assistant softball coach. This position could potentially help varsity and junior varsity teams. The applicant should be familiar in the fundamentals of softball as well as coaching high school aged girls. Knowledge of CHSAA bylaws and the TCA culture is preferred.
Title: Assistant Coach Department: Athletics
Date: Updated November 16, 2021 FLSA Status: Exempt
Stipend: $1,000-$1,500
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
Assist the Head Coach in developing all aspects of the specific sport program.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP:
Reports to the Head Coach
The following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and do not include other non-essential or marginal duties that may be required. The description may not include all functions performed by incumbents in various locations. The Classical Academy reserves the right to modify or change the duties or essential functions of this job at any time.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Serves as a middle school, freshman, junior varsity, or varsity assistant coach and is classified as an assistant to the head coach
Assumes the responsibilities for the development of the specific team within the total program, under the direction of the head coach
Assists the head coach in ways that will benefit the total program
Attends all coaches' meetings called by the head coach
Carries out assignments given by the head coach
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION: High School diploma or GED equivalent required
Undergraduate degree preferred
EXPERIENCE: Experience as a coach at the secondary level is preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Ability to represent the school community with high character when interacting with a variety of public groups, i.e. leagues, organizations, schools, and media
Ability to communicate with all activities staff, as well as parents, students, other staff members, and visitors to the school
Demonstrated knowledge of the sport(s) assigned
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
SCOPE OF INTERPERSONAL CONTACTS:
Schools
Activities Director
Activities Office staff
Secondary Students
Parents
Other departments
Sports Officials
Head Coach
Other assistant coaches
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is generally performed in the practice area and/or event area
Work hours may vary depending on the needs of the activities office and practice needs, and may include days, evenings, and weekends
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The following are some of the physical demands commonly associated with this position. They are included for informational purposes and are not all inclusive.
Typical demands require the employee to:
Spend majority of work time standing and walking while performing job duties
Frequently lift burdens weighing up to 30 lbs. and occasionally push/pull burdens weighing up to 100 lbs.
Frequently use eye, hand, and finger coordination to enable the use of athletic equipment, other equipment, and writing utensils
COGNITIVE FUNCTIONS:
The following are some of the cognitive functions commonly associated with this position. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive:
The staff member may be required to analyze, communicate, compare, compile, compute, coordinate, copy, evaluate, instruct, negotiate, synthesize, reason, and use interpersonal skills
PERA defined benefit contribution retirement plan included. This position is stipend-based and therefore does not include benefits.
Conditions of Employment: Per the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, the selected applicant shall be required to verify, within 72 hours of employment, her/his legal right to be employed in the United States.
The Classical Academy does not discriminate based on age, race, religion, national origin, disability, gender, or any other protected status in its educational programs and activities (including employment and application for employment).