2025-2026 Part-Time Head High School Softball Coach

Bishop Dunne Head High School Softball Coach

We seek to hire a part-time high school softball coach who will advance the mission of the school, mentor and help develop student-athletes as softball players, and be a positive participant in the school culture, including advancing the Catholic identity of the school, and develop positive relationships with school colleagues and administration.

The part-time, stipend paid position will be for the 2025-2026 Academic Year . This is a part-time coaching position only; a full-time opportunity is not associated with coaching opportunities. For full-time teaching opportunities, please visit www.bdcs.org .

Candidates must have availability Monday – Friday after 3:30 pm and occasional weekends during softball season.

Education/Experience Requirements:

· Have a minimum of 2-3 years Head Coaching experience at the high school level or above level

· Experience playing softball at the high school level or above preferred

· Teaching certificate a plus, but not required

· Complete National Federation of High School Associations (NFHS) Fundamentals of Coaching Course

· Complete annual NFHS Concussions in Sports Course

· Possess a superior knowledge of softball including, but not limited to, knowledge of training and conditioning techniques and the ability to diagnose player deficiencies and prescribe corrective activities

· Having a CDL is a plus, but not required

Necessary Outcomes :

· Softball players graduate from Bishop Dunne Catholic School

· Middle School softball players matriculate in the Bishop Dunne High School

· Head Coach is responsible for all programs - this includes assisting with JV and MS teams when needed

· Softball players develop skills to allow them the opportunity to continue to play at the collegiate level, if desired and appropriate

· Softball team works toward the goal to be competitive against TAPPS district competition

· Softball coach promotes the Catholic identity of Bishop Dunne by actively participating in mass and other religious activities

· Softball coach plays an active role in the school outside of softball as teacher, administrator, or staff member

· Softball coach will participate in admissions activities to support the enrollment efforts

· Softball coach will build softball staff who embrace the mission of the school and promote the values of Bishop Dunne

· Softball coach will work collaboratively with athletic administrators and business office to build a budget that is reasonable, and stay within that budget each year

· Softball coach will show appreciation for athletic support groups such as marching band, cheerleaders and drill team and show respect for the students and leaders of those groups

· Softball coach will embrace the history of Bishop Dunne and reach out to softball alumni and alumni parents

Competencies :

· Softball coach sees her/himself as part of a team of school staff who work together to advance the mission of Bishop Dunne Catholic School

· Softball coach appreciates and supports the Catholic identity of Bishop Dunne

· Softball coach has integrity and demonstrates it in dealings with all constituencies

· Softball coach demonstrates a deep understanding of the game of softball and can adjust to the talent and skills of current players

· Softball coach hires a staff who can develop players and appreciate the talent of the players present at Bishop Dunne

· Softball coach demonstrates an ability to be a motivator of student-athletes

· Softball coach organizes and plans in-season and off-season training

· Softball coach has the ability to communicate with a wide range of audiences: students, parents, coaches, faculty, alumni and administrators

· Softball coach understands the importance of developing an offseason training program (fall ball)

All candidates must be able to pass background checks and comply with the Diocese of Dallas Safe Environment Program.

Qualified candidates, please send a cover letter and resume with coaching history to Anna Lee Friesen, Human Resources, at ....