Head Boys Baseball Coach

This position must be tied to a contracted teaching position.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
• Valid, current Nebraska teaching certificate
• Previous teaching and head coaching experience preferred
• First aid and CPR certified
• Knowledge of conference rules and regulations
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Activities Director finds appropriate

Responsibilities

• Oversees 9-12 program development
• In conjunction with the Senior High athletic directors, oversees program staffing
• Consistent and punctual “on site” attendance at the worksite
• Interacts thoughtfully and respectfully with student athletes, fellow coaches, staff, parents, and community members
• Reinforces strong academic accountability and the importance of education
• Practices positive communication strategies
• Teaches fundamental skills and develops advanced skills
• Develops positive personality traits, such as self-esteem, confidence, punctuality, and loyalty
• Communicates and enforces expectations regarding student conduct and eligibility guidelines
• Schedules and leads informational parent meetings
• Creates a safe environment conducive to learning and appropriate social/skill development
• Works directly with athletic training personnel to ensure safety and prevent injuries
• Models good sportsmanship
• Instills a sense of fair play and a positive attitude toward winning and losing
• Improves the physical condition of student/athletes
• Obeys decisions of referees and officials
• Sets example of exemplary behavior at all times
• Cooperates with teaching staff and enforces eligibility requirements for participating students
• Records attendance and performance of each student
• Encourages students to participate in more extracurricular activities, to develop well-rounded student athletes
• Ensures availability of youth club and summer programs for all levels of participants
• Inventories equipment and keeps records of damage and losses
• Recommends equipment and supply budget to Activities Director
• Attends professional meetings, follows new developments in the sport
• Maintains proper endorsements/authorization through meetings, workshops, and courses
• Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator

Skills

• Exhibits patience, openness, and concern in dealing with students and parents
• Mutual respect and positive rapport between students and coach is evident within and outside the learning environment
• Detail-oriented
• Exhibits tact and self-control in dealing with parents and students
• Accepts suggestions and directions from the building principal and activities director with a growth mindset
• Visual and hearing acuity
• Skills in organization, problem solving, and conflict management
• Skills in effective resource management
• Ability to handle stress and pressure from parents and fans
• Skills in assessment and evaluation

Schedule

Extra duty assignment aligned with standard nine-month teaching contract.