Position Type:
Coaching/Coach
Date Posted:
7/13/2026
Location:
Bellefonte Area School District
The Bellefonte Area School District is accepting applications for the Junior High Softball Assistant Coaching position
Location: Bellefonte Area School District
Type: Part-time
Position Overview
The Bellefonte Area School District is seeking a Junior High Assistant Coach to help lead our student-athletes. This position is to be an exemplary role model for the athletes, school, community and District.
Key Responsibilities
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Enforcing district and department behavioral and academic expectations of their student-athletes.
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Supervising student-athletes before, during, and after practices and contests, including locker rooms, on buses, etc. First to arrive and last to leave.
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Coaching players, assigning positions, teaching basic fundamentals and strategies of sport, developing team goals and game strategies through a successful season.
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Conditioning and developing student-athletes with age and current fitness level appropriate activities that emphasize endurance, strength, and agility while preparing them for competitions.
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Issuing and maintaining uniforms and equipment ensuring safe return and inventory of school- owned property.
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Ensuring safe fields of play, competition surfaces, drills, and workout sessions throughout the season for both practices and competitions.
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Working as a part of a team with the head coach and junior high programs to develop and prepare student-athletes for future involvement with a more competitive atmosphere.
Education Requirements
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Minimum: High School Diploma
Experience Requirements
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Minimum:
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Prior experience coaching or participating in the sport at the high school or collegiate level.
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Excellent communication skills.
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Strong time management and organizational abilities.
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Demonstrated ability to develop individual athletes and build team unity.
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Demonstrated willingness to work with athletes at all developmental stages.
Certifications & Licenses
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Required:
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Clearances (see below)
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Additional trainings assigned by the Athletic Director
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Preferred:
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Any relevant coaching certification or license outside requirements
Physical Demands:
The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a coach to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
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Able to hear with 40 decibel loss maximum.
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Able to see with acuity of 20 inches or less and far acuity of at least 20 feet normal depth perception, field of vision and accommodation.
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Able to reach above and below the waist, walk and use fingers to pick, feel and grasp objects.
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Requires use of both hands for repetitive motion.
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Able to bend and twisting of the body required.
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Ability to Lift/Carry/Push supplies weighing up to 50 lbs.
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The noise level in this environment is generally moderate to loud.
Application Requirements
External Applicants
Please submit the following documents with your online application:
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Current employment clearances (dated within the past 5 years):
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Act 34 – Criminal History
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Act 114 – FBI Fingerprint
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Act 151 – PA Child Abuse
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Copies of degree certificates and transcripts
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Act 168 paperwork, Physical exam results, TB test results (required upon hire)
Clearances must be for employment purposes. Volunteer clearances will not be accepted. Visit https://www.basd.net/o/basd/page/clearances for more information.
Internal Applicants
Use your district login to create an internal account. Click "Internal" on the Job Listings page and follow the instructions.
Cover Letter Instructions
Address your cover letter to:
Dr. Roy Rakszawski
Superintendent of Schools
318 North Allegheny Street
Bellefonte, PA 16823
Contact Information
For general application questions, contact our
HR Department Email: [email protected]
For position-related questions, contact our
Athletic Department Email:
[email protected]
Equal Opportunity Statement
Bellefonte Area School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity it operates. Individuals may report concerns or view our non-discrimination policy at https://www.basd.net/
