Junior Varsity Assistant Softball Coach

Milton Hershey School (MHS) is one of the world's best private schools, where students from lower-income families seeking greater opportunity can explore their individual interests to the fullest. Thanks to the generosity of Milton and Catherine Hershey, the school is fully endowed with the resources to ensure every student has what they need to succeed. The school has prepared almost 12,000 graduates to lead fulfilling and productive lives and is expanding to serve more students. MHS provides enrolled students with a multitude of opportunities, including numerous athletic options with access to state-of-the-art athletic facilities led by a committed coaching staff.

MHS is currently seeking a Junior Varsity Softball Assistant Coach for a one-year ancillary position at the High School. The assistant coach is responsible for co-leading the program year-round to develop students athletically and competitively, as well as instilling character so they excel in their sport and in life. The season runs from March 1st through May 31st. Practices are Monday - Friday 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm with occasional Saturdays. Off-season work is flexible and necessary for this position. Some of the responsibilities include:

• Assisting the JV Head coach with planning and supervising the team.
• Ensuring the program is competitive and character-building.
• Recruiting students to participate and collaborating with the primary and middle schools to develop talent pipelines.
• Collaborating with all coaches in the sports program to establish year-round strategies and processes to train & invest in student skill development.
• Creating skill enrichment programs and opportunities.
• Providing exceptional personal coaching and leadership of the players.
• Implementing creative strategies to offset unique circumstances of MHS's programs.