Garfield Heights City Schools
Varsity Head Softball Coach
Garfield Heights City Schools, Cleveland, Ohio, United States, 44125
Position Type:
Athletics/Student Activities/Coaching
Date Posted:
11/13/2025
Location:
Garfield Heights High School
Closing Date:
Until Filled
APPLICATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION(S) FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR:
Position: Varsity Head Softball Coach
Location: Garfield Heights High School
Position Type: Part Time, Stipend
Job Description:
Garfield Heights City Schools is seeking an experienced and motivated Head Softball Coach to lead the high school softball program. The Head Coach will be responsible for developing a competitive and positive program, mentoring student-athletes, and promoting sportsmanship, discipline, and teamwork. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, softball expertise, the ability to collaborate with staff and families, and a commitment to upholding all district and OHSAA regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
* Leadership & Athlete Development: Provide direction, mentorship, and support to student-athletes while fostering personal growth, teamwork, accountability, and respect.
* Program Management: Develop, organize, and maintain a comprehensive softball program that emphasizes skill development, competitive excellence, and a positive team culture.
* Compliance & Eligibility: Ensure all athletes meet academic, behavioral, and eligibility standards in accordance with OHSAA and Garfield Heights City Schools policies.
* Practice & Game Preparation: Design and execute structured practice plans, develop game strategies, and make in-game decisions that enhance individual and team performance.
* Staff Supervision: Recruit, train, and oversee assistant coaches to ensure effective program delivery and alignment across all levels of softball.
* Safety & Conduct: Promote a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment during all practices, games, travel, and team activities.
* Community Engagement: Build strong relationships with students, families, school staff, and the broader community to encourage support for the softball program.
* Athletic Development: Collaborate with the athletic department on strength, conditioning, and injury prevention initiatives to support athlete performance and well-being.
* Program Operations: Manage scheduling, equipment, uniform coordination, team communication, and all operational needs of the softball program.
* Professional Growth: Stay current on coaching trends, OHSAA regulations, best practices, and softball-specific development methods.
* Other Duties: Perform other related responsibilities as assigned by the Athletic Director or school administration.
Qualifications:
* Valid Pupil Activity Permit with the Ohio Department of Education
* Satisfactory BCI/FBI background checks
* Prior coaching or playing experience preferred (minimum 3-5 years strongly encouraged)
* Strong understanding of softball fundamentals, strategy, and player development
* Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with students, families, and staff
* Demonstrated commitment to academic success, sportsmanship, and student well-being
About Our District:
The Garfield Heights City Schools collaboratively and cooperatively serve students and families of the City of Garfield Heights. Located in Cuyahoga County and bordered on the north by the City of Cleveland and surrounded by first-ring communities, our District proudly serves approximately 3,500 students in three elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school, along with a highly regarded preschool program.
As the heart of the community, Garfield Heights City Schools fully prepares students to pursue their dreams and give back as engaged citizens and future leaders. Our vision is to become a premier educational institution recognized throughout Ohio for preparing students with the real-world skills needed to contribute to a global society.
Our district is committed to academic excellence, career readiness, positive behavioral supports, and a wide range of co-curricular opportunities. With over 18 varsity sports and numerous award-winning arts and leadership programs, Garfield Heights City Schools provides students with opportunities to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.
Garfield Heights City Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, genetic information, race, color, age, religion, disabilities, military status, sexual orientation, or national origin in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.
Application Deadline: Until position has been filled.
To Apply: On-line
Athletics/Student Activities/Coaching
Date Posted:
11/13/2025
Location:
Garfield Heights High School
Closing Date:
Until Filled
APPLICATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION(S) FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR:
Position: Varsity Head Softball Coach
Location: Garfield Heights High School
Position Type: Part Time, Stipend
Job Description:
Garfield Heights City Schools is seeking an experienced and motivated Head Softball Coach to lead the high school softball program. The Head Coach will be responsible for developing a competitive and positive program, mentoring student-athletes, and promoting sportsmanship, discipline, and teamwork. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, softball expertise, the ability to collaborate with staff and families, and a commitment to upholding all district and OHSAA regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
* Leadership & Athlete Development: Provide direction, mentorship, and support to student-athletes while fostering personal growth, teamwork, accountability, and respect.
* Program Management: Develop, organize, and maintain a comprehensive softball program that emphasizes skill development, competitive excellence, and a positive team culture.
* Compliance & Eligibility: Ensure all athletes meet academic, behavioral, and eligibility standards in accordance with OHSAA and Garfield Heights City Schools policies.
* Practice & Game Preparation: Design and execute structured practice plans, develop game strategies, and make in-game decisions that enhance individual and team performance.
* Staff Supervision: Recruit, train, and oversee assistant coaches to ensure effective program delivery and alignment across all levels of softball.
* Safety & Conduct: Promote a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment during all practices, games, travel, and team activities.
* Community Engagement: Build strong relationships with students, families, school staff, and the broader community to encourage support for the softball program.
* Athletic Development: Collaborate with the athletic department on strength, conditioning, and injury prevention initiatives to support athlete performance and well-being.
* Program Operations: Manage scheduling, equipment, uniform coordination, team communication, and all operational needs of the softball program.
* Professional Growth: Stay current on coaching trends, OHSAA regulations, best practices, and softball-specific development methods.
* Other Duties: Perform other related responsibilities as assigned by the Athletic Director or school administration.
Qualifications:
* Valid Pupil Activity Permit with the Ohio Department of Education
* Satisfactory BCI/FBI background checks
* Prior coaching or playing experience preferred (minimum 3-5 years strongly encouraged)
* Strong understanding of softball fundamentals, strategy, and player development
* Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with students, families, and staff
* Demonstrated commitment to academic success, sportsmanship, and student well-being
About Our District:
The Garfield Heights City Schools collaboratively and cooperatively serve students and families of the City of Garfield Heights. Located in Cuyahoga County and bordered on the north by the City of Cleveland and surrounded by first-ring communities, our District proudly serves approximately 3,500 students in three elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school, along with a highly regarded preschool program.
As the heart of the community, Garfield Heights City Schools fully prepares students to pursue their dreams and give back as engaged citizens and future leaders. Our vision is to become a premier educational institution recognized throughout Ohio for preparing students with the real-world skills needed to contribute to a global society.
Our district is committed to academic excellence, career readiness, positive behavioral supports, and a wide range of co-curricular opportunities. With over 18 varsity sports and numerous award-winning arts and leadership programs, Garfield Heights City Schools provides students with opportunities to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.
Garfield Heights City Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, genetic information, race, color, age, religion, disabilities, military status, sexual orientation, or national origin in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.
Application Deadline: Until position has been filled.
To Apply: On-line