Position Type:
Athletics/Activities/Athletics
Date Posted:
6/17/2026
Location:
Central York High School
The Head Varsity Softball Coach provides leadership, mentorship, and instruction to support the development of a competitive and successful varsity softball program. This position is responsible for fostering the athletic, academic, and personal growth of student-athletes, with a strong emphasis on skill development, teamwork, discipline, sportsmanship, leadership, and character.
Mission: Central York School District provides a high-quality academic experience within a supportive, valued, collaborative community that promotes students' personal growth and the pursuit of their passions and interests.
Our Vision: Pursuing Excellence: All Panthers. Every Day. In All Ways.
Core Values: Character | Perseverance | Accountability | Community | Excellence
Why Join the CYSD Team? Central York School District is named one of the Top 50 Employers in York County by the PA Department of Labor!
Job Summary:
Promote, select, supervise and instruct student athletes in the sport. Coordinate, supervise, direct and help evaluate Assistant Coaches assigned to that sport.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
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Promote, select, supervise and instruct student-athletes on accordance with established District, Conference and PIAA standards and regulations. Team selection is subject to the Athletic Director's review and approval.
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Know the rules of the game and instruct participants using current and appropriate coaching methods and strategies that promote good health and safety practices, physical fitness, sportsmanship, and skill development.
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Project a positive model for student-athletes, the general student body, and the community at large through appearance, positive attitude and enthusiastic personality, emotional maturity, self-control, leadership, planning, preparation and good sportsmanship.
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Maintain effective communications with students, parents, staff, administration, the media and higher institutions of higher education.
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Explain the expectations of the head coach to each assistant coach as it pertains to performance and the evaluation of performance.
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Conduct and attend meetings as mandated by the PIAA, the Conference, and as assigned by the Athletic Director or assigned principal.
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Plan and schedule, in coordination with the Athletic Director, all practices and recommend use of facilities.
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Maintain accurate and timely records as mandated by the PIAA, the Conference, and as directed by the Athletic Director.
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Acquire and maintain First Aid and CPR certification yearly (provided by Central York School District), and administer emergency treatment of injuries in the absence of a trainer, physician, or other person more qualified than him/herself.
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Safeguard all equipment and facilities to assure safety and proper use.
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Maintain an up-to-date and accurate inventory of all equipment and supplies used in the sport. Annually prepare and submit a detailed requisition for equipment and supplies needed for the following year to the Athletic Director.
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Promote positive self-esteem and climate among all participants and provide for appropriate recognition of student-athlete achievement in accordance with District, Conference and PIAA standards and practices.
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Promote appropriate use of language.
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Complete additional duties as assigned by the Athletic Director or assigned principal.
Where:
Central York High School
601 Mundis Mill Road
York, PA 17406
Qualifications:
- Must demonstrate the ability to be organized and have good communication skills
- Must have ( or willing to obtain) current PA Criminal, PA Child Abuse and FBI Criminal History Background Checks
