Assistant Varsity Softball Coach for 2025-2026 School Year

Sand Springs Schools is currently accepting applications for a Slow Pitch Softball Assistant Coach (Charles Page High School) for the 2025 season.  

A review of all applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. 

Applicants are asked to please submit their resume’, cover letter, transcripts, and references to Rod Sitton, Director of Athletics Rod.Sitton@sandites.org

Applicants must also apply through TalentEd (visit Sandites.org to apply)

Available as a lay coach position or as a Sand Springs Public Schools employee.

Must have CARE and PREVENTION of Athletic Injuries and pass an Oklahoma (OSBI) background check. 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Is responsible for organizing daily practice periods for slow pitch softball, keeping within confines of the time specified by the Principal, Athletic Director, Assistant Athletic Director, and District Policy; and is to keep proper authorities informed of practice schedules during holiday periods 
• The coach should be present at all practices
• Has primary responsibility for striving to build good sportsmanship and developing good public relations in the school and the community
• Is responsible for knowing the rules concerning slow pitch softball in the Oklahoma State Activities Association handbook and at all times abide by them
• Is responsible for seeing that each athlete turning out for the sport has had a physical examination and has adequate insurance coverage as specified by the State Association and local policy
• These forms, when completed, should be given to the Athletic Director for filing.
• Is responsible for the general health and welfare of the athletes in the sport and always gives appropriate attention to athletes who are injured, ill, or otherwise incapacitated
• Is responsible for the actions and conduct of the team whenever they are under his/her jurisdiction
• Is responsible for seeing that the members of the team are dressed appropriately for trips to other schools
• Is responsible for clearing with the Principal the departure time for trips that involve loss of school time and for seeing that the faculty is given adequate and appropriate notice
• Is responsible for seeing that all participants have transportation home when returning from road trips in the late evening hours
• Makes recommendations for letter awards and is responsible for clarification of the award policy to athletes
• The administrator shall take appropriate action to ensure that all areas used by players are clean and safe for student use. 
• Checking the designated area(s) before leaving facilitates to ensure everything is locked
• Is responsible for explaining all school district policies and high school policies to all members of the team
• Is responsible for seeing that the team members enforce all rules and regulations of the school
• Should work in harmony with the Principal and the Athletic Director at all times
• Attend OSSAA Rules Meetings and OCA Regional Meetings
• Any additional duties assigned by the Athletic Director or Assistant Athletic Director

Physical Demands: This is an overview intended for compliance with the ADA – it is not an exhaustive list of the duties to be performed. Reasonable accommodations may enable individuals to perform the essential functions of a specific position.

Regular Requirements: Stand for extended periods; walk; twist at the neck and trunk; bend and reach with hands and arms overhead, above the shoulder, and horizontally; repetitively use fingers and hands to grasp and/or operate equipment; and demonstrate lessons to students.

Occasional Requirements: Lift/move up to 25 pounds, ability to administer CPR

Visual Requirements: Close, color, peripheral, depth perception, ability to adjust focus

Hearing/Speaking Requirements: Adequate to exchange information

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

The working conditions and physical requirements described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform basic functions.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties assigned by the supervisor or appropriate administrator. Sand Springs Public Schools reserves the right to update, revise, or change job duties. This document is for communication only and is not intended to imply a written or implied employment contract. The Board of Education and Superintendent may approve alternatives to the listed qualifications.

DISCLAIMER:

Requirements represent minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the skills or aptitudes to perform each duty. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.