Head Girls' Softball Coach
Newtown, PA - USA
Job Summary
The Episcopal Academy seeks an exceptional Head Girls Softball Coach to lead and elevate one of our premier Upper School programs. This is a high-impact leadership role for a coach who values competitive excellence player development and education-based athletics.
The Head Coach will oversee all aspects of the Upper School girls softball program (Varsity JV and additional levels) ensuring a positive demanding and inclusive experience for all student-athletes. The successful candidate will have a track record of success as a program builder who develops young women on and off the field and aligns fully with EAs mission and values.
You are a proven program leader with a competitive mindset who understands that strong relationships clear standards and daily habits drive winning programs. You can build and sustain a softball program across all levels - developing players mentoring staff and creating alignment from Middle School through Varsity. You value multi-sport participation communicate with clarity and purpose and foster a culture centered on growth character confidence and competitive excellence.
- Lead and manage all Upper School girls softball teams
- Hire develop and lead a high-quality coaching staff
- Design and implement effective high-energy skill-based practice plans at all levels
- Recruit retain and develop student-athletes within an independent school setting
- Supervise contests travel and program logistics
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of the rules and evolving strategies of interscholastic softball
- Support and help grow Middle School and Lower School softball programming
- Communicate clearly and proactively with players families and school partners
- Work closely with strength and conditioning coaches and athletic trainers to ensure student-athletes are physically prepared healthy and able to perform at their highest levels
- Report scores and statistics to local media and school partners
- Collaborate with varsity coaches to support multi-sport athletes and avoid seasonal conflicts
- Oversee a mission-aligned social media presence that promotes the program and celebrates student-athletes
- Be a visible active member of the school community who supports EAs mission and values
- Bachelors degree required
- Playing experience preferred
- Minimum of 3 years varsity-level coaching experience (or higher)
- Evening weekend and travel commitments are required
Submit the following as separate PDFs
- Cover letter
- Résumé
- Three professional references (name relationship phone email)
Start date: September 2026
Application deadline: June 17 2026