Head Softball Coach

Head Softball Coach

JobID: 660

• • Position Type:
    Athletics/Activities/Coaching
  • Date Posted:
    9/2/2026
  • Location:
    Emily Gray Junior High School

  HEAD SOFTBALL COACH

  Description:
  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.