Assistant (MS) Softball Coach

Fort Dodge Community School District

Job Location:

Chicago, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 3 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Type:
Coaching/Middle School Coach

Date Posted:
1/5/2026

Location:
Fort Dodge Middle School

Assistant (MS) Softball Coach

Supervisor: Building Administrator
Contract Length: varies
Job Classification: Coach
FLSA Status: non-exempt
Compensation: $2438

In the Fort Dodge Community School District we are professional high-performing team players focused on delivering the best possible learning experience for each one of our 3700 students. We respect diversity value integrity reward competitively celebrate success and support employee growth and development. We aim to attract develop and retain the best people as part of our Dodger family.

Job Summary

To instruct athletes in the fundamental skills strategy and physical trainingnecessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success. At the sametime the coach must instruct and demonstrate behaviors that lead to sociallyacceptable character development self discipline self confidence and pride ofaccomplishment in the student athletes. To upgrade his/her knowledge and skillsthrough coaching clinics observations consultation etc.

Essential Functions:

Has the ability to organize and supervise a total sports program.
Enjoys the sportand working with this age level.
Able to teach and demonstrate skill development as well as advanced technique.
Able to assist in coordinating and assisting an off-season program.
Work with local Recreation programs on development and increasedparticipation in the lower levels and high school program.
Positive Role Model.
Reliable work attendance

Qualifications

Coaching endorsement or certification.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Has a thorough knowledge of all the athletic policies
Substantial knowledge of the technical aspects of the sport
Has knowledge of existing system state and league regulations; implements same consistently and
interprets them for staff.
Good Communication skills.
Understands the proper administrative line of command and refers all requests or grievances throughproper channels. Is aware of all public/staff/departmental meetings that require attendance.

Travel Requirements

Travels to school district buildings and sporting eventsas required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Amount of Time
Physical Activity	Occasionally (1%-32%)	Frequently (33%-65%)	Constantly (66%-100%)
Mobility	-	-	X
Bend	-	X	-
Talk	-	-	X
Hear	-	-	X
Operate Computer	-	X	-
Stationary Position	X	-	-
Balance	-	-	X
Lift Up to 25 pounds	X	-	-
Operate Motor Vehicle	X	-	-

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Amount of Time
Working Conditions	Occasionally (1%-32%)	Frequently (33%-65%)	Constantly (66%-100%)
District Office Hours	-	-	Evenings during the season
Indoors	Depends if it is an outdoor sport it should be here like football XC Soccer Track Baseball Softball Tennis Golf	-	Depends if it is an indoor sport it should be here like basketball wrestling swimming volleyball
Evenings	-	-	X
Weekends	-	X	-

It is the policy of Fort Dodge Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex disability religion creed age (for employment) marital status (for programs) sexual orientation and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs services and its employment practices. If you have questions or grievances related to this policy please contact Roger Porter Director of School Safety and Security rporter@ located at Fort Dodge Middle School 800 N 32nd Street Fort Dodge IA 50501 or contact the Office for Civil Rights Midwestern Division for U. S. Department of Education Office John C. Kluczynski Federal Building 230 S. Dearborn St. 37th Floor Chicago IL 60604 (Alternate for Section 504 is Branwyn Greathouse Director of Special Education/Special Needs Central Administration Office 109 North 25th Street Fort Dodge IA 50501). Affirmative Action Compliance Coordinator The Districts Compliance Coordinator for Affirmative Action is Kimberly Whitmore Director of Human Resources 109 North 25th Street Fort Dodge IA 50501. The school district will respond promptly to allegations of abuse of students by school district employees by timely reporting to all relevant agencies as required by law. The Districts coordinator for abuse reporting is Roger Porter Director of Safety and Security located at Fort Dodge Middle School 800 North 32nd Street Fort Dodge IA 5050 Harassment Complaints and Allegations The Districts Officers for Harassment Complaints and Allegations Roger Porter Director of School Safety and Security located at Fort Dodge Middle School 800 North 32nd Street Fort Dodge IA 50501. Sex Discrimination and Harassment (Title IX) The Districts Coordinator for Sex Discrimination and Harassment is Kimberly Whitmore Director of Human Resources located at Central Administration Office 109 North 25th Street Fort Dodge IA 50501. The Deputy Coordinator is Roger Porter Director of School Safety and Security located at Fort Dodge Middle School 800 North 32nd Street Fort Dodge IA 50501. Rev. 7/2025

Fort Dodge Community School District is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Required Experience:

Junior IC

Position Type:Coaching/Middle School CoachDate Posted:1/5/2026Location:Fort Dodge Middle SchoolAssistant (MS) Softball Coach Supervisor: Building Administrator Contract Length: varies Job Classification: Coach FLSA Status: non-exempt Compensation: $2438 In the Fort Dodge Community School District we...