HS Assistant Softball Coach - Harmon

HS Assistant Softball Coach - Harmon Job ID: 5551873 Application Deadline: May 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time) Posted: Feb 23, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Immediately Job Description Title: Assistant Coach - HS Softball Location: JC Harmon High School The Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools (KCKPS) is a nationally recognized urban school district that serves approximately 22,000 students and more than 60 languages are spoken in the homes of our students. KCKPS is home to Sumner Academy, the #6 highest rated High School in the Nation and #1 High School in Kansas according to the US News rankings. With Head Start/preschools, 28 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, and 5 college and career academies/high schools, we are the fifth largest district in the state of Kansas and our student population is approximately 56% Hispanic, 24% African American, 9% White, and 6% Asian. To serve our students, the district employs approximately 4,000 employees including more than 1,800 teachers. Job Goal Directly responsible to the head coach of a sport. The assistant coach will be expected to exhibit total loyalty to the program, the head coach, and the other assistants at all times. The assistant coach will be required to carry out all assignments given to him by the head coach. Essential Functions Assist the head coach as directed. Organize and direct coaching staff. Collect physical examination forms. Collect insurance release forms. Report injuries to the school nurse. Take inventory and submit a list of equipment needs. Check out and collect all equipment. Keep accurate records and reports of lost or stolen equipment. Provide a roster of players. Provide the Athletic Director a list of athletes who are to receive awards at the end of the season and plan the awards ceremony. Insure proper team conduct on trips and during contests. Know all rules pertaining to his or her sport. Treat injuries or attend to athletes. Clean and maintain equipment and uniforms. Organize practice sessions. Qualifications Certified teacher or must qualify for Rule 10 approval through the Kansas State High School Activities Association. Communication / Organization Maintains communication with school personnel, and parents/guardians to enhance cooperative action which will meet the educational needs of students. Utilizes existing technology effectively in the performance of duties. Performs other related work as required. Reasoning Ability Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Language Skills Ability to read and analyze and interpret general professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, general curriculum and learning theories, correspondence, and protocols. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators, staff, parents, students, and the general public. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk, stand and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee must occasionally push items of 50 pounds such as pushing on a bike or wheelchair, or moving/rearranging furniture. While performing the duties of the job the employee occasionally may visit a child’s home. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud and is an acceptable level for this environment. Is directly responsible for students’ safety, work output and well-being. Other Skills and Abilities Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, parents and community; ability to speak clearly and concisely in written or oral communication. Terms of Employment Varies by Sport. Salary Based on the Kansas City Kansas Supplemental Salary Schedule. Report To Board of Education. Evaluation Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with the Board of Education policy on evaluation. Position Type Part-Time. Job Categories Athletics & Activities > Coaching. For more information regarding Title IX, please contact the District Compliance Coordinator, 2010 N. 59th Street, Kansas City, KS 66104, View phone number on click.appcast.io, Title View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools