Softball Coach Director

Connelly School of the Holy Child is a Catholic, college preparatory school committed to the intellectual, spiritual, artistic, physical, and social development of young women in grades 6 through 12. The school emphasizes academic challenge, joy of learning, and education of well-rounded women of faith and action. Building an inclusive and diverse school community is a priority for Holy Child, and we are committed to hiring faculty and staff with diverse experiences and backgrounds to empower our students to connect and grow. Our Core Values are Believe, Belong, Become.

The Head Softball Coach will be responsible for developing all players in the program on and off the field through a championship-caliber environment, open doors for competition, and the development of skills, character, and leadership at all levels.

The spring season starts in February and runs through May. Practices are scheduled Monday-Friday between 3:30pm-6:30pm and potentially Saturday mornings. This is a stipend-paid position that reports to the Director of Athletics.

• Develop individual participants in mechanics, film study, and skills necessary to compete at the highest level possible.
• Communicate with other coaches outside the league to schedule in-season games.
• Coordinate and supervise a regular practice schedule.
• Encourage sportsmanship, team unity, and enforce all sportsmanship guidelines.
• Enforce discipline of contest, school, league, and state rules and regulations.
• Supervise assistant coaches and enhance their professional development.
• Support school efforts for a sustainable fundraising plan and communicate with players, coaches, and the community.
• Assist in hiring and managing coaching staff.
• Attend required coaches' clinics and conference pre and post-season meetings.
• Develop and maintain a relationship with the Athletic Director and Administration to facilitate court/facility use and monitor student athlete academic development.
• Oversee and manage Holy Child's softball program for all levels.
• Provide and display a willingness to work with the Athletics Department, administration, staff, student-athletes, and parents.
• Support players in the college selection and recruiting process.
• Develop and organize out-of-season training, tournaments, and player development.

• Ability to communicate effectively with students, teachers, coaches, and the community. Experience coaching/participating in softball at the high school or collegiate level. Knowledge of applicable league rules.
• Excellent organizational and motivational skills.

$60,000 - $80,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.

We are a dynamic and inclusive community committed to empowering young women to become leaders and change-makers. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion and seek candidates who share these values.