Head Baseball Coach

Supervisor: Assistant Principal - Athletic Director

About the Role

The Head Varsity Coach supervises practice, contests, travel, equipment, and other requirements related to the sport. They ensure student safety and eligibility for participation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an accurate and updated list of supplies and equipment.
• Submit a season wrap-up form to the Athletic Director within two weeks of the last contest, including major equipment/uniform needs.
• Check in equipment at the end of the season and charge students for lost items.
• Store and secure uniforms, equipment, and supplies within two weeks of the last contest.
• Ensure each participant submits a physical examination form to the office prior to practice.
• Collect insurance forms and training rules before the first practice.
• Submit team policies to the Athletic Director.
• Organize, conduct, and supervise practices throughout the season; notify the Athletic Office of practice schedules and changes.
• Clear athletes from the gymnasium, locker room, and weight room before leaving the building.
• Supervise students during practices and games, including locker rooms, gymnasiums, and gym lobbies.
• Ride the bus to and from all contests.
• Require participants to maintain acceptable standards of behavior and decorum.
• Provide team and player publicity to local media.
• Attend the end-of-season awards banquet and present season awards.
• Establish written expectations for assistants and provide copies to coaching staff and administrators.
• Develop comprehensive off-season programs.
• Check eligibility each grading period and resolve discrepancies through the Athletic Director.
• Provide all necessary information on time to appropriate offices (e.g., excused absence list prior to departure).
• Accept additional responsibilities and duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

• Appropriate National and/or State Coaching Certifications.

Physical Requirements

• Sitting, standing, lifting and carrying (up to 50 pounds), reaching, squatting, kneeling.
• Prolonged typing and physical ability to use a keyboard terminal.
• Moving equipment as required.

Equipment/Technology

Must know how to properly operate or be willing to learn equipment related to the sport, computers, and other necessary technology.

Work Environment

• Work within various degrees of noise, temperature, and air quality.
• Handle routine interruptions; flexibility and patience are required.
• Must be self-motivated and able to complete job assignments without direct supervision.
• After-hours work may be required.

Terms of Employment

Salary and work calendar established yearly by the district.