JH Assistant Softball Coach

A junior high assistant softball coach assists the head coach in running practices, teaching basic softball skills, and supervising student-athletes. The role focuses on youth development, safety, and good sportsmanship. Local districts often require a background check and a state coaching authorization or certificate. Core Responsibilities

• Practice and Game Support: Help plan and run daily drills, warm-ups, and game strategies under the head coach's direction.
• Player Development: Teach fundamental rules, hitting, fielding, and pitching techniques tailored to middle school players.
• Supervision and Safety: Monitor players during practices, games, locker-room time, and team travel to ensure a safe environment.
• Equipment Management: Assist with organizing, issuing, collecting, and storing team gear, uniforms, and practice equipment.
• Behavior and Eligibility: Enforce school rules, academic standards, and positive sportsmanship among team members.

It is the policy of the Albia Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race,

color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for

programs), sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational

programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints

of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact:

Joellen Swartz,PK-12 Curriculum Director

Program Equity Coordinator

ALBIA CSD

Lincoln Center

222 N. 2nd St.

Albia, Iowa 52531

Telephone: 641/932-2161, Ext. 1301