JV Softball Coach

Junior Varsity Softball Coach

North Middlesex Regional High School

North Middlesex Regional High School is seeking a qualified, motivated, and student-centered candidate for the position of Junior Varsity Softball Coach.

The JV Softball Coach will work collaboratively with the Head Varsity Coach and Athletic Department to provide a positive, competitive, and development-focused experience for student-athletes. The JV program is an important developmental component of the overall North Middlesex Softball Program, with an emphasis on preparing student-athletes for future varsity competition.

Responsibilities

Plan and conduct organized, purposeful practices focused on individual skill development, team concepts, conditioning, situational play, and game preparation.

Develop student-athletes with the goal of preparing them for future varsity competition.

Implement the philosophy, terminology, systems, expectations, and developmental priorities established by the Head Varsity Coach.

Work collaboratively with the varsity coaching staff regarding player development, roster movement, and overall program needs.

Provide instruction and constructive feedback to student-athletes in individual and team settings.

Teach offensive and defensive fundamentals, pitching, catching, baserunning, position-specific skills, and situational concepts appropriate for the JV level.

Coach and supervise all assigned practices, games, and team activities.

Establish clear expectations for effort, accountability, attendance, teamwork, sportsmanship, and behavior.

Promote academic responsibility and positive representation of North Middlesex.

Maintain appropriate supervision of student-athletes before, during, and after practices and contests, including locker rooms and athletic facilities.

Communicate professionally with student-athletes, families, coaches, administrators, officials, and opposing programs.

Follow and reinforce the Athletic Department''s communication protocol.

Prioritize student-athlete health and safety and follow all applicable emergency, concussion, weather, and return-to-play procedures.

Assist with field preparation, equipment, uniforms, inventory, setup, breakdown, and other operational responsibilities.

Attend required practices, contests, coaching staff meetings, Athletic Department meetings, and other program activities.

Work collaboratively with coaches at all levels to promote consistency and development throughout the softball program.

Follow all North Middlesex Regional School District, Athletic Department, Mid-Wach League, and MIAA policies, rules, and procedures.

Perform additional program-related duties as assigned by the Head Varsity Coach or Director of Athletics.

Qualifications

Preferred qualifications include:

Previous softball playing and/or coaching experience.

Knowledge of softball fundamentals, rules, strategies, and player development.

Previous high school or competitive softball coaching experience preferred.

Ability to effectively teach and develop student-athletes with varying levels of experience.

Strong communication, organizational, leadership, and relationship-building skills.

Ability to work collaboratively within the overall softball coaching staff.

Commitment to creating a positive, competitive, inclusive, and development-focused environment.

Commitment to student-athlete academic achievement, character development, sportsmanship, and overall well-being.

Willingness to support a program-first philosophy and the overall goals of North Middlesex Softball.

Completion of all required district and MIAA coaching certifications prior to participation.

The successful candidate will understand that the JV level is a critical developmental step within the overall North Middlesex Softball Program. The coach will prioritize individual growth, team development, accountability, competitive improvement, and preparation for future varsity opportunities while supporting the philosophy and direction established by the Head Varsity Coach.

Set the Standard. Earn It.