Softball Assistant Coach

POSITION POSTING
PORTLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS

POSITION: Softball Assistant Coach

LOCATION: Portland High School

• Knowledge of softball fundamentals rules techniques and strategies.
• Previous softball coaching experience preferred.
• Strong communication leadership and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with student-athletes coaching staff and administration.
• Commitment to promoting sportsmanship teamwork and student-athlete development.

Must have fingerprints scanned electronically and submitted to the Michigan State Police prior to hire.

• College-level softball playing or coaching experience.
• Participation in softball camps clinics or coaching development programs.
• First Aid certification.
• CPR certification.

The Softball Assistant Coach will assist with all aspects of the Portland High School softball program. The selected candidate will work directly with the Head Softball Coach and the Extra-Curricular Activities Director to support the overall development and success of the program.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assisting with planning and conducting practices drills and game preparation.
• Teaching and reinforcing softball fundamentals skills and strategies.
• Supporting student-athlete development teamwork sportsmanship and positive character.
• Assisting with game-day coaching supervision and team management.
• Collaborating with other coaches to promote consistency and growth throughout the districts softball program.
• Ensuring compliance with district policies athletic department expectations and Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) regulations.

Application Process:
Please submit application through by November 2 2026

Questions about the position or the district can be sent to Jason Haid Extra Curricular & Athletic Coordinator at

No person applying for employment at Portland Public Schools shall on the basis of race color national origin sex (including sexual orientation and transgender identity) disability age religion height weight marital or family status military status ancestry genetic information or any other legally protected category (collectively Protected Classes) in its programs and activities including employment opportunities.
We are an equal opportunity employer.