St Agnes Academy·Houston, Texas
Assist the head coach in organizing the softball program, conducting practices, and instructing student-athletes in game strategies. Ensure the promotion of Dominican educational pillars and maintain athlete eligibility and safety standards.
Rooted in the Catholic, Dominican tradition, St. Agnes Academy challenges young women through exceptional academic preparation and transformational experiences to lead with integrity, joy and a commitment to social justice.
Position is responsible for assisting the head coach with organizing the Softball program. Position assists with conducting practices, motivating students, and instructing student athletes in game strategies and techniques.
Faith, Community, and Dominican Charism · Ensure that the four pillars of a Dominican education (prayer, study, community, preaching) are developed and promoted among the school community. · Develop an active faith community and model Christian values. · Support prayer and spiritual formation within the student, faculty/staff, and parent communities. · Uphold and implement the Dominican charism and the Houston Dominican Sisters’ congregational goals. · Demonstrate a commitment to equity and inclusion by honoring the dignity of each member of the St. Agnes Academy community.
· Ensures that the four pillars of a Dominican education (prayer, study, community, preaching) are developed and promoted throughout the sports program · Instructs, guides, and motivates students to be successful on and off the playing field · Holds organizational meetings for team prospects and encourages potential athletes to participate in the sport; Assesses player’s skills and assigns team positions; Keeps statistics · Develops a regular practice schedule providing for both individual and team developments · Coaches all players within the sports program and creates a safe, supportive, learning environment · Works with the Varsity Head Coach and Director of Athletics to schedule facilities for practices and competitions · Observes players, during competition and practice to determine the needs for improvement · Determines game strategy based on the team’s capabilities and individual stats · Establishes and maintains standards of athletes’ behavior and provides proper supervision of athletes Monitors the academic performance of team members to ensure that eligibility requirements are met; and encourages student athletes to maintain a high academic standard · Follows established procedures in the event of an athlete’s injury; communicates regularly with the athletic trainer in the rehabilitation of athletes · Model Christian values and maintains appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators · Acts as a team representative and promotes the sport by communicating with the news media, VTV, booster club, student council, and other organizations · Ensures the proper care, maintenance, and requisitioning of equipment, supplies, and uniforms · Works with the Varsity Head Coach and Director of Athletics to develop a policy for awards and submits a list of award winners at the end of the season; Nominates all deserving athletes for all-tournament teams, all-district, all-state, and academic all-state · Maintains eligibility forms, emergency data cards, insurance records, equipment inventory, and other related records
Other duties · Attends all coach’s meetings, staff development meetings, clinics, and other professional activities to improve coaching performance · Participates in special activities to include Open House, Athletic Awards Night, pep rallies, 9th grade registration, etc. · Performs any other related duties as assigned by Varsity Head coach, Director of Athletics or any other appropriate administrator
Market context
In Texas, assistant softball coaching openings often draw candidates with prior varsity playing or coaching experience, so schools may screen closely for leadership and program fit. This stipend-only role is competitive because it asks for 60 college hours, with a bachelor’s degree preferred, plus a valid driver’s license and Safe Haven training. Review the AI-summarized job requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your coaching background and training status before applying.