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Varsity Softball Coach - Climax-Scotts Jr/Sr High School
Deadline: August 31, 2026
District/Organization: Climax-Scotts Community Schools
Position/Type: Other, part time
Position Details
Varsity Softball Coach - Climax-Scotts Jr/Sr High School
Job Summary:
Climax-Scotts Jr/Sr High School is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Varsity Softball Coach to lead our high school softball program. The ideal candidate will be committed to fostering athletic excellence, personal growth, teamwork, and sportsmanship in student-athletes. This position includes planning and leading practices, coaching contests, developing team strategy, and building a cohesive softball program aligned across all levels.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan, organize, and conduct daily practices, conditioning sessions, and skill development activities
- Coach and manage all varsity softball games, tournaments, and postseason competitions
- Teach and reinforce proper softball fundamentals, game strategies, and rules of play
- Develop offensive and defensive systems that promote team success and individual player growth
- Supervise and collaborate with sub-varsity coaches to ensure program consistency and development
- Promote academic success, character development, leadership, and positive team culture
- Evaluate player performance and provide constructive feedback to support growth and development
- Maintain inventory, care of equipment, field conditions, and assist with program budgeting
- Communicate effectively with student-athletes, parents, coaching staff, athletic director, and school administration
- Coordinate offseason development opportunities and encourage year-round skill improvement
- Ensure compliance with all school, conference, and MHSAA regulations
Qualifications:
- Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent required
- Previous coaching experience in softball is preferred
- Demonstrated knowledge of softball fundamentals, rules, and strategies
- Ability to effectively teach, motivate, and develop student-athletes
- Strong leadership skills with a commitment to being a positive role model
- Ability to organize, manage, and work with individuals and groups
- Strong communication skills and ability to build positive relationships with stakeholders
- Commitment to maintaining confidentiality in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
Preferred Qualities:
- Passion for developing a comprehensive softball program
- Commitment to sportsmanship, integrity, and student-centered coaching
- Willingness to collaborate with school staff, families, and community members
- Ability to build a positive and competitive culture that supports student-athlete success both on and off the field
Application Information:
Interested candidates should submit application materials to: https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/ClimaxScottsPanthers
NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION
The Board of Education shall comply with all Federal laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination and with all requirements and regulations of the U.S. Department of Education. It is the policy of the Board that no professional staff member, classified employee, or candidate for such a position in this District shall, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, creed or ancestry, age, sex or marital status, or disability, be discriminated against, excluded from any participation in, denied the benefits of or otherwise be subjected to discrimination in any program or activity for which the Board is responsible or receives financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Education. For questions, contact Doug Newington at 269-746-2401.
E-mail: heather.wechsler@csschools.net
Website: Link
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