Upper School Varsity Softball Fielding Assistant Coach/JV Head Coach
Position Start Date: January 20, 2025
Salary range: $35 - $45/hr
The Archer School for Girls in Los Angeles, CA, is seeking a Varsity Softball Fielding Assistant Coach/JV Head Coach. The Archer School for Girls is an educational community that supports and challenges young women to discover their passions and realize their true potential. Serving 500 girls in grades 6-12, Archer’s joyful and ambitious program is founded on the latest research around how girls learn best. Archer provides a competitive athletics program that competes in the Gold Coast League. We are looking for a qualified fielding coach/JV Head Coach that will emphasize the values that lie at the core of the athletic program at Archer: leadership, competition, teamwork and inclusivity.
We are currently looking for an experienced Softball Coach with
- exemplary coaching skills at the high school level
- strong experience in school-based athletics
- passion for teaching and learning from young people
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Assist Head Coach in implementing policies for all team practices and matches 4-5 days a week
- Collaborate with athletic support staff to meet team needs
- Lead the roster of non-starter Varsity players in non-league JV matches
- Coordinate all activities in preparation for scheduled competitions
- Give appropriate attention, care, and follow-up to student-athletes who are injured or ill, including filling out injury report forms.
- Ensure proper safety measures are observed when conducting team activities
- Be responsible for the actions and conduct of the team whenever they are under your supervision
- Attend and support the Archer Athletics awards night
Qualifications:
- Experience as a club, high school or college-level girl’s softball coach; expert at providing differentiated instruction to athletes of all levels.
- Be organized and demonstrate a strong desire to build the program at all levels.
- Knowledgeable of the fundamentals and techniques of fielding
- Be a positive role model
- CPR/First Aid certificates preferred
Beyond competitive pay, Archer coaches enjoy working in a highly collegial, student-focused, and joyful community. We seek coaches who will contribute to an equitable and inclusive athletic environment.
Submit resumes to Kim Smith at ksmith@archer.org