COACH: Assistant Varsity Fastpitch Softball Coach, East Valley High School

COACH:
Assistant Varsity Fastpitch Softball Coach, East Valley High School

East Valley School District 361 East Valley High School - Spokane Valley, Washington

This job is also posted in East Valley School District #361 - Spokane Valley

Job : 5518125

Final date to receive applications: Feb 06, 2026 4:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Posted: Jan 30, 2026 8:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Mar 2, 2026

Job Title: Assistant Varsity Fastpitch Softball Coach, East Valley High School

Reports to: Athletic Director, Head Softball Coach, and Building Principal

Work Schedule: Per WIAA Season (season starts March 2, 2026)

Salary: EVCO Salary Schedule $3,696 - $5,640 for the season, depending on placement per experience

Benefits:  to view Employee Benefit Information

Job Summary:

The Assistant Varsity Fastpitch Softball Coach works under the direct supervision of the athletic director, Head Softball Coach, and the principal. The coach is expected to provide the necessary leadership and to plan, organize, and be responsible for the softball team, and to carry out the objectives of the school athletic program. High school level coaches are expected to have had previous successful coaching experience and experience in playing the sport.

Qualified candidates should possess strong communication, organizational, motivational, teaching, and coaching skills. This person should be a person of high character and values that will set a positive example for all students in the East Valley School District.

This position does NOT include a teaching position in the District.

This list of essential job functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. Depending upon individual assignment, the employee may perform all or a combination of several of the following duties:

• Teach the fundamentals of softball.
• Teach appreciation of rules and regulations, care of equipment and facilities, fair play, respect for others, personal hygiene, and safety.
• Hold necessary practices to prepare players for competition.
• Maintain documentation to fulfill state and district requirements concerning physical examinations, parental consent, and eligibility.
• Monitor and ensure scholastic eligibility of players.
• Conduct self in an ethical and professional manner, model behavior during practices and games; model required discipline and ethical behavior for players.
• Maintain good public relations with media, boosters, parents, officials, players, fans, etc.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, parents, staff, and school administration.
• Serve as a positive role model for students, coaching staff, and the community.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and ability to implement effective coaching theory, strategies, and techniques appropriate for high school athletics.
• Ability to relate to and motivate student athletes of varying abilities, socio-economic, and cultural backgrounds to instill commitment, discipline, and teamwork.
• Responsible for the supervision of all students under their care.
• Reports injuries to administration in a timely manner and ensures that a coach will accompany any injured player who requires medical attention.
• Build and sustain a successful program that garners both financial and community support and is respected by the East Valley School District and community at large.
• Availability to coach during vacation periods; some evening and weekend work will be required.
• Assist the athletic director and principal in the hiring and/or retention of assistant coaches.
• Ensures that all players are properly and safely equipped for their sport.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Assist in upholding and enforcing school district rules, administrative regulations, and board policies.
• Requires the use of multiple communication systems, such as electronic mail and computers.
• Inspect school or district facilities for the purpose of ensuring that the site is suitable for safe operations, maintained in an attractive and clean condition, and/or identifying necessary repairs due to vandalism, equipment breakage, weather…