Job Description Date of Posting:

July 1, 2026 THE

FOLLOWING SUPPLEMENTAL POSITION IS OPEN FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR AT MARPLE NEWTOWN HIGH SCHOOL

2nd

Assistant Coach, Softball Duration:

2027

Spring Season Number of Units:

6

Location:

Marple Newtown High School Number of Positions:

1

Job Description :

Supervises, coordinates and promotes all phases of the PIAA program. The coach assumes responsibility for teaching student-athletes the sportand utilizes demonstrations of skill development progression to teach fundamental skills and team strategy. Teaches sportsmanship and stresses responsibility to one's team and respect for others; plans and schedules conditioning activities to develop sport fitness needed to achieve a degree of individual and team success. The person is directly responsible to the principals and athletic director and works in cooperation with the faculty manager.

Qualifications:

Experience :

Coaching experience preferred.

Skills :

Written and verbal communication, Interpersonal skills, Ability to connect and related to high school age students, and Leadership.

Education :

Minimum of High School Diploma/GED and Coaching preferred.

Essential Functions :

Ability to teach techniques, rules, strategies and playing tactics. Ability to teach sportsmanship, cooperation and responsibility to team members. Demonstrates through experience, a commitment to devote long hours and weekends to the program. Where applicable and in accordance with PIAA and district policies, conducts a pre-season and post-season conditioning program. Ability to supervise and conduct safe practices and contests. Ability to accurately assess the talents and abilities of team members. Ability to promote athletes to college recruiters. Participate in a successful recruitment program. Ability to display competency in coaching philosophy, knowledge of PIAA rules and regulations, MNSD School Board Policy, and NCAA Student

• Athletic Eligibility requirements.

Ability to respond to player injuries by using first aid techniques. Must be able to maintain uniforms, equipment and school facility. Must be able to supervise bus, locker room and team members. Must be able to monitor team members' attendance, grades and personal conduct. Has read and understands obligations as outlined in MNSD School Board Policies. Conducts other duties as assigned by the Principal and/or Athletic Director of the school. Frequency of meetings : Daily practices during the spring season. Approximate number of students enrolled :

TBD Clearances :

In accordance with school code, Act 24 and all related clearances. MNSD Supplementary Contract Unit Values 2026-2027 1-2 years experience

• $438.00 3, 4, 5 years experience
• $475.00 6 years & over experience
• $510.

00

Application Procedure:

Interested candidates should submit an on-line application. The position holder must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. It is the responsibility of the employee to inform the MNSD Director of Human Resources of any and all reasonable accommodations that will be required. If you are offered a position with Marple Newtown School District, please be advised that the following information will be required before you are able to begin working: State Police Clearance (Act 34) Child Abuse Clearance (Act 151) FBI Fingerprints (Act 114) School Health Record

• includes physical & tb test from within a year Act 24 (PDE Form 6004)
• Arrest/Conviction Report PA Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release The Marple Newtown School District is an equal opportunity education institution and will not discriminate in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, ancestry, disability, or other legally protected classification.

This policy is in accordance with state and federal laws, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; and The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Inquiries may be directed to Human Resources at 610-359-4361. Primary Location Marple Newtown Senior High School Salary Range Per Year Shift Type Part-Time