Head Coach, Softball

Applications will be accepted from Wednesday, July 1, 2026 12:00 AM to Friday, July 10, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time). Head Coach, Softball Job Description : Supervises, coordinates and promotes all phases of the PIAA program. The coach assumes responsibility for teaching student‑athletes the sport and utilizes demonstrations of skill development progression to teach fundamental skills and team strategy. Teaches sportsmanship and stresses responsibility to one's team and respect for others; plans and schedules conditioning activities to develop sport fitness needed to achieve a degree of individual and team success. The person is directly responsible to the principals and athletic director and works in cooperation with the faculty manager. Duration : 2027 Spring Season Number of Units : 12 Location : Marple Newtown High School Number of Positions : 1 Qualifications Experience : Coaching experience preferred. Skills : Written and verbal communication, interpersonal skills, ability to connect and relate to high school age students, and leadership. Education : Minimum of High School Diploma/GED; coaching preferred. Essential Functions Ability to teach techniques, rules, strategies and playing tactics. Ability to teach sportsmanship, cooperation and responsibility to team members. Demonstrates a commitment to devote long hours and weekends to the program. Conducts a pre‑season and post‑season conditioning program in accordance with PIAA and district policies. Supervises and conducts safe practices and contests. Accurately assesses the talents and abilities of team members. Promotes athletes to college recruiters. Participates in a successful recruitment program. Displays competency in coaching philosophy, knowledge of PIAA rules and regulations, MNSD School Board Policy, and NCAA Student‑Athletic Eligibility requirements. Responds to player injuries by using first aid techniques. Maintains uniforms, equipment and school facility. Supervises bus, locker room and team members. Monitors team members' attendance, grades and personal conduct. Has read and understands obligations as outlined in MNSD School Board Policies. Conforms to other duties as assigned by the Principal and/or Athletic Director of the school. Frequency of Meetings : Daily practices during the spring season. Approximate number of students enrolled : TBD. Clearances : In accordance with school code, Act 24 and all related clearances. MNSD Supplementary Contract Unit Values 2026‑2027 1‑2 years experience – $438.00 3‑5 years experience – $475.00 6 years & over experience – $510.00 Application Procedure : Interested candidates should submit an online application. Equal Opportunity Statement The Marple Newtown School District is an equal opportunity education institution and will not discriminate in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, ancestry, disability, or other legally protected classification. This policy is in accordance with state and federal laws, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; and The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Inquiries may be directed to Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr