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Get Access To All JobsWELCOME TO INDIANAPOLIS PUBLIC SCHOOLS!
At IPS, we believe in the transformative power of education. We work collectively every day to prepare our students for success in the classroom and in life by providing equitable, high-quality educational experiences across our family of schools. IPS is a place to make an impact, grow your career, and ensure every student has access to a high quality education, all while earning a good living in a district on the move. While the work is challenging, it is deeply meaningful and impactful. We seek innovators and trailblazers who bring varying experiences and expertise and share our belief that every child deserves access to an exceptional education. As part of TeamIPS, you’ll create lasting connections, find a sense of belonging, and feel supported to make a meaningful difference in students’ lives.
In return, no matter your role here, we expect a commitment to excellence and accountability. You’ll be held to high standards. Resilience and passion are key—you must be adaptable, handling adversity with flexibility while putting students at the heart of everything you do. Ethical conduct, clear communication, and mutual respect are fundamental. Being a dependable, collaborative team player who builds meaningful relationships is essential.
Together, we are Proving What’s Possible by building a community where everyone belongs and each student has the opportunity to fulfill their potential.
A Career in IPS Offers…
Purpose and Impact:
- Essential Contributions: In every non-teaching and non-leadership role, your work directly supports the success of IPS students and schools. Whether you’re maintaining facilities, providing student services, or managing administrative operations, you play a key part in ensuring an equitable and high-quality educational environment.
- Belonging and Community: IPS is a place where every employee is valued. You’ll join a supportive community that promotes respect, teamwork, and a shared commitment to serving students and families.
Professional and Personal Growth:
- Training and Development Opportunities: IPS offers a variety of training programs to help staff build new skills and grow professionally. This includes access to development opportunities for administrative, technical, and operational roles, as well as pathways to becoming a certified teacher.
- Skill Enhancement: Whether you’re new to your role or seeking to deepen your expertise, IPS provides resources and support for continuous improvement.
Comprehensive Compensation and Benefits:
- Fair Compensation: IPS ensures competitive wages and regularly reviews pay structures to maintain equity.
- Extensive Benefits Package: Employees enjoy comprehensive health coverage, dental and vision plans, life insurance, disability insurance, and retirement plans. Additional financial benefits include flexible spending accounts and eligibility for federal loan forgiveness programs.
Work-Life Balance and Well-being:
- Generous Leave Policies: IPS offers vacation, personal, and sick leave, along with paid holidays. Twelve-month employees benefit from floating holidays, and unused personal leave rolls into the sick leave balance.
- Wellness Programs: IPS prioritizes staff well-being with access to wellness initiatives, including health screenings and an employee assistance program for confidential support and counseling.
What We Expect:
- Professionalism and Reliability: Every role at IPS is vital to the district’s success. We expect staff to demonstrate professionalism, dependability, and a commitment to providing excellent service to students, educators, and families.
- Collaboration and Communication: IPS values teamwork. Working collaboratively with your colleagues ensures a supportive environment for all. Clear communication and mutual respect are key to maintaining this culture.
- Flexibility and Problem-Solving: As a large, dynamic district, IPS needs staff who are adaptable and proactive in solving problems to meet the ever-changing needs of students and schools.
JOIN US!
Indianapolis Public Schools is more than a workplace; it’s a community where purpose, impact, and belonging come together to help Prove What’s Possible – in your career and in your school. If you’re ready to embrace challenges, strive for excellence, and make a meaningful impact, IPS is the place for you.
SUMMARY OF OPPORTUNITY:
Provide administrative support to school Principal and/or administration. Duties include general clerical, receptionist and project based work. Project a professional image through in-person and phone interaction.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
Summary
The Head School Softball Coach is responsible for all coaching related activities, developing and sustaining a successful program with a strong emphasis in skill development, sportsmanship, teamwork, developing character with a degree of discipline.
The Head Softball Coach will play an integral part in developing the IPS feeder system. They will develop players coming into their programs from elementary schools with varying skill levels and prepare them to potentially play at the high school level.
It is imperative that the successful candidate demonstrates a proven aptitude for coaching, illustrated by a strong work ethic, organizational skills and the ability to produce results. The Head Coach will report to the Athletic Coordinator, and performance will be evaluated by the Athletics Coordinator and Principal.
The Softball season will take place in the fall or spring season. Coaches will work with the Athletic Coordinator to determine try outs and practice schedules.
Required Experience \& Abilities
- Three or more years of experience playing and/or coaching Softball.
- Sufficient knowledge of the sport of Softball.
- Ability to motivate, teach and recruit qualified student-athletes.
- Ability to foster positive relationships with students, and to work effectively with staff, and parents.
- The ability to handle stressful situations and keep tempers in check.
- Familiarity with the school’s community and/or staff.
- Exhibits high standards of professional ethics and conduct.
Expectations
- Plan, organize, promote and conduct tryouts for the sport.
- Inform Athletic Coordinator and participants of final selections and maintain the integrity of the selection process as well as effectively communicating final cuts.
- May be required to work with the Athletic Coordinator to schedule contests.
- Coaches during each game.
- Develops appropriate training programs and practice schedules.
- Studies the skills and abilities of each student-athlete on the team and puts them in position to be successful and contributes to the team success.
- Knowledge of technical aspects of Softball and willingness to continue to learn and examine new ideas pertinent to Softball.
- Creates a safe environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social and emotional development of student-athletes.
- Travels with student-athletes and team personnel on the team bus both to and from games.
- Maintains necessary records and completes required paperwork in a specified time and manner.
- Enforces discipline policies and emphasizes sportsmanship and healthy lifestyles.
- Supervises student-athletes in locker rooms at home and away games and ensure appropriate behavior.
- Ensures the rules and regulations of conduct and eligibility of student-athletes are effectively communicated and followed throughout the year.
- Works to build relationships with IPS high school programs to familiarize students with playing at the next level.
- Professionally represents the school and the district in interactions with students, parents, crowd, staff, officials, competition, and others.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but should be expected to increase in certain circumstances.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully preform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly to talk or listen. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee may need to lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and /or move athletic equipment weighing up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The employee must have the ability to demonstrate the proper techniques and skills needed for athletic participation.
WHAT YOU’ll BRING: SKILLS AND MINDSETS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS:
FLSA CLASSIFICATION:
Exempt
ELIGIBILITY FOR REMOTE WORK:
Not eligible
Physical Requirements:
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
EEOC STATEMENT:
Indianapolis Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, will not discriminate in its programs, facilities, or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, homelessness or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations, or ordinances. Indianapolis Public Schools does not tolerate any form of retaliation or bias-based intimidation, threat, or harassment that demeans individuals’ dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work.
DISCLAIMER:
Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the above representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This job description is illustrative only, and is not a comprehensive list of all essential functions and duties performed by the occupant of this position. Factors such as regular and punctual attendance are not routinely listed in job descriptions, but are an essential function.
WELCOME TO INDIANAPOLIS PUBLIC SCHOOLS!
At IPS, we believe in the transformative power of education. We work collectively every day to prepare our students for success in the classroom and in life by providing equitable, high-quality educational experiences across our family of schools. IPS is a place to make an impact, grow your career, and ensure every student has access to a high quality education, all while earning a good living in a district on the move. While the work is challenging, it is deeply meaningful and impactful. We seek innovators and trailblazers who bring varying experiences and expertise and share our belief that every child deserves access to an exceptional education. As part of TeamIPS, you’ll create lasting connections, find a sense of belonging, and feel supported to make a meaningful difference in students’ lives.
In return, no matter your role here, we expect a commitment to excellence and accountability. You’ll be held to high standards. Resilience and passion are key—you must be adaptable, handling adversity with flexibility while putting students at the heart of everything you do. Ethical conduct, clear communication, and mutual respect are fundamental. Being a dependable, collaborative team player who builds meaningful relationships is essential.
Together, we are Proving What’s Possible by building a community where everyone belongs and each student has the opportunity to fulfill their potential.
A Career in IPS Offers…
Purpose and Impact:
- Essential Contributions: In every non-teaching and non-leadership role, your work directly supports the success of IPS students and schools. Whether you’re maintaining facilities, providing student services, or managing administrative operations, you play a key part in ensuring an equitable and high-quality educational environment.
- Belonging and Community: IPS is a place where every employee is valued. You’ll join a supportive community that promotes respect, teamwork, and a shared commitment to serving students and families.
Professional and Personal Growth:
- Training and Development Opportunities: IPS offers a variety of training programs to help staff build new skills and grow professionally. This includes access to development opportunities for administrative, technical, and operational roles, as well as pathways to becoming a certified teacher.
- Skill Enhancement: Whether you’re new to your role or seeking to deepen your expertise, IPS provides resources and support for continuous improvement.
Comprehensive Compensation and Benefits:
- Fair Compensation: IPS ensures competitive wages and regularly reviews pay structures to maintain equity.
- Extensive Benefits Package: Employees enjoy comprehensive health coverage, dental and vision plans, life insurance, disability insurance, and retirement plans. Additional financial benefits include flexible spending accounts and eligibility for federal loan forgiveness programs.
Work-Life Balance and Well-being:
- Generous Leave Policies: IPS offers vacation, personal, and sick leave, along with paid holidays. Twelve-month employees benefit from floating holidays, and unused personal leave rolls into the sick leave balance.
- Wellness Programs: IPS prioritizes staff well-being with access to wellness initiatives, including health screenings and an employee assistance program for confidential support and counseling.
What We Expect:
- Professionalism and Reliability: Every role at IPS is vital to the district’s success. We expect staff to demonstrate professionalism, dependability, and a commitment to providing excellent service to students, educators, and families.
- Collaboration and Communication: IPS values teamwork. Working collaboratively with your colleagues ensures a supportive environment for all. Clear communication and mutual respect are key to maintaining this culture.
- Flexibility and Problem-Solving: As a large, dynamic district, IPS needs staff who are adaptable and proactive in solving problems to meet the ever-changing needs of students and schools.
JOIN US!
Indianapolis Public Schools is more than a workplace; it’s a community where purpose, impact, and belonging come together to help Prove What’s Possible – in your career and in your school. If you’re ready to embrace challenges, strive for excellence, and make a meaningful impact, IPS is the place for you.
SUMMARY OF OPPORTUNITY:
Provide administrative support to school Principal and/or administration. Duties include general clerical, receptionist and project based work. Project a professional image through in-person and phone interaction.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
Summary
The Head School Softball Coach is responsible for all coaching related activities, developing and sustaining a successful program with a strong emphasis in skill development, sportsmanship, teamwork, developing character with a degree of discipline.
The Head Softball Coach will play an integral part in developing the IPS feeder system. They will develop players coming into their programs from elementary schools with varying skill levels and prepare them to potentially play at the high school level.
It is imperative that the successful candidate demonstrates a proven aptitude for coaching, illustrated by a strong work ethic, organizational skills and the ability to produce results. The Head Coach will report to the Athletic Coordinator, and performance will be evaluated by the Athletics Coordinator and Principal.
The Softball season will take place in the fall or spring season. Coaches will work with the Athletic Coordinator to determine try outs and practice schedules.
Required Experience \& Abilities
- Three or more years of experience playing and/or coaching Softball.
- Sufficient knowledge of the sport of Softball.
- Ability to motivate, teach and recruit qualified student-athletes.
- Ability to foster positive relationships with students, and to work effectively with staff, and parents.
- The ability to handle stressful situations and keep tempers in check.
- Familiarity with the school’s community and/or staff.
- Exhibits high standards of professional ethics and conduct.
Expectations
- Plan, organize, promote and conduct tryouts for the sport.
- Inform Athletic Coordinator and participants of final selections and maintain the integrity of the selection process as well as effectively communicating final cuts.
- May be required to work with the Athletic Coordinator to schedule contests.
- Coaches during each game.
- Develops appropriate training programs and practice schedules.
- Studies the skills and abilities of each student-athlete on the team and puts them in position to be successful and contributes to the team success.
- Knowledge of technical aspects of Softball and willingness to continue to learn and examine new ideas pertinent to Softball.
- Creates a safe environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social and emotional development of student-athletes.
- Travels with student-athletes and team personnel on the team bus both to and from games.
- Maintains necessary records and completes required paperwork in a specified time and manner.
- Enforces discipline policies and emphasizes sportsmanship and healthy lifestyles.
- Supervises student-athletes in locker rooms at home and away games and ensure appropriate behavior.
- Ensures the rules and regulations of conduct and eligibility of student-athletes are effectively communicated and followed throughout the year.
- Works to build relationships with IPS high school programs to familiarize students with playing at the next level.
- Professionally represents the school and the district in interactions with students, parents, crowd, staff, officials, competition, and others.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but should be expected to increase in certain circumstances.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully preform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly to talk or listen. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee may need to lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and /or move athletic equipment weighing up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The employee must have the ability to demonstrate the proper techniques and skills needed for athletic participation.
WHAT YOU’ll BRING: SKILLS AND MINDSETS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS:
FLSA CLASSIFICATION:
Exempt
ELIGIBILITY FOR REMOTE WORK:
Not eligible
Physical Requirements:
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
EEOC STATEMENT:
Indianapolis Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, will not discriminate in its programs, facilities, or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, homelessness or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations, or ordinances. Indianapolis Public Schools does not tolerate any form of retaliation or bias-based intimidation, threat, or harassment that demeans individuals’ dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work.
DISCLAIMER:
Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the above representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This job description is illustrative only, and is not a comprehensive list of all essential functions and duties performed by the occupant of this position. Factors such as regular and punctual attendance are not routinely listed in job descriptions, but are an essential function.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Assistant Softball Coach
Frame your credentials around specialty occupation
An Assistant Softball Coach role qualifies as a specialty occupation when tied to a specific degree field like kinesiology, exercise science, or sport management. Pull your O*NET profile to document which degree-level tasks define the position before you apply.
Target athletic departments at H-1B-filing institutions
NCAA Division I and II universities file H-1B visa petitions far more routinely than high schools or club programs. Use Migrate Mate to identify athletic departments with verified H-1B visa LCA sponsorship history so you're not cold-pitching employers unfamiliar with the process.
Get a site-specific LCA for every campus location
If you coach at multiple campuses or travel to affiliated practice facilities, each distinct worksite requires its own certified LCA from DOL. Confirm with your employer that every regular work location is covered before your I-129 is filed with USCIS.
Document sport-science duties in your offer letter
An offer letter listing only on-field coaching tasks will invite an RFE from USCIS. Ask the athletic department to specify degree-dependent duties, such as biomechanical analysis, strength program design, or athlete health monitoring, in writing before the petition is filed.
Look up the prevailing wage before salary negotiations
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Run the OFLC Wage Search using the correct SOC code for coaches before your offer is finalized so you know the minimum wage the LCA must certify.
Track your cap-subject status against the 60-day grace period
If your current employer ends your appointment before a new H-1B is approved, you have a 60-day grace period to secure a new petition. File a new I-129 with USCIS before that window closes, since coaching seasons create predictable appointment end dates that require proactive planning.
H-1B Visa Assistant Softball Coach: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Assistant Softball Coach role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
It qualifies when the employer structures the position to require a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field such as kinesiology, exercise science, or sport management. If the role is defined primarily by on-field duties without a degree requirement, USCIS will likely issue a Request for Evidence or deny the petition. The job description in the LCA and I-129 must clearly tie coaching responsibilities to degree-level knowledge.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Assistant Softball Coaches?
NCAA Division I and Division II university athletic departments are the most common sponsors because they have dedicated HR and legal infrastructure for H-1B filings. Some junior colleges and private universities also sponsor, but club programs and high school programs rarely do. Browse Migrate Mate to find institutions with active H-1B LCA filing history for coaching and sport-science roles.
What documents should I prepare before approaching a university about H-1B sponsorship?
Gather your academic transcripts showing a degree in kinesiology, sport management, or a related field, along with any coaching certifications and letters confirming professional experience. Having an O*NET printout for the relevant SOC code helps the athletic department's HR team confirm the role qualifies. USCIS will also require the employer to document that the position normally requires a degree in a specific discipline.
Can my H-1B cover coaching at multiple facilities or away game venues?
No. Each regular, non-incidental worksite requires a separately certified LCA from DOL before work begins there. Away games at other institutions are generally considered short-term placements and may be covered under specific DOL short-term placement rules, but your primary practice and administrative sites each need their own certified LCA. Confirm worksite coverage with your employer before the I-129 is submitted to USCIS.
How long does H-1B status last for a coaching position, and what happens at the end of a season contract?
USCIS grants H-1B status for up to three years, extendable to a six-year maximum. If your contract ends with the season, your status technically ends and a 60-day grace period begins. To stay in status, your employer must file an H-1B extension or amendment before the grace period expires, or you must secure a new petition with another sponsor.