Head Softball Coach - (2024-25 SY)

General Statement of Duties

The general duties of the high school softball coach include organizing practices, developing game strategies, training players, ensuring safety, collaborating with stakeholders, promoting sportsmanship, managing administrative tasks, providing guidance to student-athletes, and fostering an inclusive environment for all players.

Essential Duties

The duties of the head high school softball coach include:

• Developing and implementing practice plans to enhance players' skills and performance.
• Creating game strategies and providing leadership during matches.
• Mentoring and training players to improve their technique, physical conditioning, and teamwork.
• Ensuring the safety and well-being of the players during practices and games.
• Collaborating with school administrators, parents, and league officials to coordinate team activities and schedules.
• Cultivating sportsmanship, discipline, and a positive team culture among the players.
• Managing administrative tasks such as budgeting, equipment procurement, and team logistics.
• Providing guidance and support to student-athletes to help them balance their academic and athletic commitments.
• Fostering an inclusive environment for all players, regardless of skill level.
• Maintain compliance with the rules and regulations of the Virginia High School League (VHSL)
• Support the district's and the school's expectation regarding student academic performance and sportsmanship.

Minimum Qualifications

• Previous coaching experience, knowledge of the game of softball, and current understanding of coaching techniques and strategies.
• Prior coaching experience with strong leadership and organizational skills, effective communication, and the ability to mentor and motivate student-athletes.
• Coaches with prior college experience are strongly encouraged to apply.

Additional Information

Compensation is based on prior experience as a public-school coach in this sport. This vacancy is open until filled.

• Minimum. Annual Salary = $3,223.75/Annual

Questions about this vacancy should be directed to Ms. Erica M. Kozacek (ekozacek@henrico.k12.va.us), Student Activities Director at Hermitage High School at (804)756-3000.

How To Apply

To be considered for this vacancy, you should upload three (3) written references, your college transcripts (unofficial copies will suffice at this point), and a copy of your teaching license onto our online application platform located at https://www.henricoschools.us/page/careers

Henrico County Public Schools

Department of Human Resources

P. O. Box 23120

3820 Nine Mile Road

Henrico , VA 23223

Fax: (804) 652-3763

The School Board of Henrico County is committed to nondiscrimination with regard to sex (including pregnancy), gender, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, ancestry, age, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law (except where such is a bona fide occupational qualification), in employment or in its programs and activities.

Minimum Salary

Maximum Salary

Currency USD

Main Organization Public Schools

Public Schools

Employment Status Hourly/Temporary

Hourly/Temporary

Amount of Travel

Work At Home