Head Softball Coach

Head Softball Coach

Tanque Verde Unified School District is seeking a Head Softball Coach at Emily Gray Junior High School. We are seeking someone who can plan and supervise practices, meets, and manage junior high school student-athletes. Knowledge of the sport is preferred but not required. A background in coaching and/or experience working with junior high school age athletes is also preferred but not required. This position is for school year 2026-2027.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience playing, coaching, or otherwise participating in softball at the high school, collegiate, recreational, or organized youth level preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of softball rules, fundamentals, techniques, and strategies.
• Ability to effectively communicate with and provide instruction to junior high school student-athletes.
• Ability to establish and maintain a positive, safe, and respectful team environment.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification, or ability to obtain certification within the time frame established by the District.
• Possess or obtain a valid Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) Fingerprint Clearance Card as required by law and District policy.
• Employment/continued coaching assignment is contingent upon maintaining a valid clearance card.
• Meet all District, Arizona Interscholastic Association (AIA), and applicable state requirements for serving as a school athletic coach.
• Ability to successfully complete all required District and athletic department training.