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DURATION: February 1, 2027 - June 5, 2027
REPORTS TO: Director of Athletics
COMPENSATION: $4,500 estimated stipend depending on experience
Bay Athletics
The Bay School's commitment to athletics is based upon our goal to educate the "whole" person and our belief that physical and athletic accomplishments have important lifelong benefits. The school seeks to be known for its athletic achievements, sportsmanship, and competitive spirit as well as to be respected for the integrity and discipline of its players, coaches, and spectators. We are members of the North Coast Section (NCS) and CIF, the Bay Area Conference (BAC), and Bay Counties League (BCL).
We do not sponsor work visas.
Job Requirements
- Assists the Head Coach with 1 ½ to 2-hour afternoon practices Monday-Friday, beginning no earlier than 3:00 p.m.;
- Attend all practices and games. Games may require being available earlier than 3 p.m.
- Attend occasional athletic department meetings and school events as needed;
- Possess a valid CA driver's license and be willing to drive a school van to/from practices and games strongly preferred;
- Have or able to obtain NFHS coach certification
- Job offers are contingent upon clearing LiveScan fingerprinting and TB risk assessment. Other requirements include completing the following trainings: first aid/CPR, concussion awareness, heat illness prevention, sudden cardiac arrest in athletes, mandated reporter, anti-harassment, and bloodborne pathogen prevention. Access to these mandatory trainings are provided and paid for by the school.
The Ideal Candidate
- Has strong athletic knowledge and experience in the sport of softball and a desire to build/maintain a successful program;
- Previous coaching at the high school and/or college level required. Experience playing at the college level or above is preferred;
- Possess a professional and positive demeanor when working with colleagues, students, and parents;
- Enjoys working with and developing teenagers as student-athletes and good citizens;
- Strives to build teamwork, skill, and sportsmanship as the cornerstones of our softball program;
- Finds resonance with the school's mission and philosophy, especially with regard to diversity, equity, and inclusion;
- Has the energy to work in a small independent school environment;
- Possesses excellent organization, time management, and strong communication skills;
- Demonstrates the ability to provide and incorporate constructive feedback as a means to improve the student experience as well as their own coaching;
- Seeks to serve as a role model for young student-athletes, understanding both culturally responsive coaching and the social justice dimensions of education;
- Dedicates themselves to anti-bias and equity work;
- Commits to innovation, professional growth, and reinvention.
If interested in the position, please email all of the items below to: [email protected], subject line: Varsity Softball Assistant Coach.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
- Cover Letter explaining how you will contribute to Bay's athletic program;
- Resume/C.V.