Middle School Softball Coach

Job Title: Middle School Softball Coach

Location: Ogden Community Schools Ogden IA

Position Summary

The Middle School Softball Coach is responsible for leading and developing a middle school softball program that emphasizes skill development teamwork sportsmanship and positive character. This position focuses on teaching fundamental softball skills while creating a safe inclusive and developmentally appropriate environment for student-athletes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Program Leadership & Player Development

• Teach fundamental softball skills including throwing catching hitting base running fielding and basic strategy.
• Develop age-appropriate practice plans that focus on skill progression and player confidence.
• Foster a positive team culture that emphasizes effort respect accountability and sportsmanship.
• Encourage multi-sport participation and support overall student involvement in school activities.

Coaching & Game Management

• Organize and conduct practices and competitions in accordance with school and conference schedules.
• Supervise athletes during practices games travel and team events.
• Make fair and development-focused decisions regarding playing time.
• Communicate expectations clearly to players and parents.

Student-Athlete Support

• Promote academic responsibility and positive behavior in and out of season.
• Model appropriate conduct and professionalism at all times.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure a safe practice and competition environment.
• Follow all school district policies conference rules and IGHSAU guidelines.
• Enforce proper use of equipment and report any safety concerns.
• Maintain required certifications (e.g. concussion training CPR/First Aid background check).

Communication & Collaboration

• Communicate regularly with the Activities Director regarding schedules equipment needs and program updates.
• Work cooperatively with other coaches staff and volunteers.
• Support alignment with the high school softball program to promote long-term development.

Qualifications

• Valid Iowa Coaching Authorization/Endorsement
• Completion of the NFHS Concussion in Sports Training

FLSA Status:

Exempt.

Notice of Nondiscrimination:

It is the policy of the Ogden 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 and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact Derek Carlson Ogden High School 732 W. Division St. Ogden IA 50212