Head Coach (Boys) - Baseball - East - 26-27 SY

About the role

The Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) is seeking a Head Baseball Coach to lead a high-performing baseball program. The ideal candidate must be passionate about working with student-athletes, possess a strong commitment to developing their character and skills, and be willing to collaborate with community youth programs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee training of student-athletes in all positions in conjunction with other coaches.
• Develop training plans for student-athletes in conjunction with other coaches.
• Assist in overseeing the running of specific events as needed at home games as directed by the Athletic Director and Assistant Athletic Director.
• Direct game line-up planning for other coaches.
• Attend and coach at all practices and games.
• Maintain team members' school and practice attendance, monitor participation, and academic performance.
• Create and enforce team expectations and policies.
• Provide student-athletes with feedback about their performance related to their disposition, behavior, and team skills.
• Manage program budget and organize fundraising efforts for the baseball program.
• Cookordination competition and practice schedules with the Athletic Director and Assistant Athletic Director.
• Cookordination off-season training and conditioning for the baseball program.
• Successful completion of the required WIAA Rules Exam for baseball by the 2027 spring sports season.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of instructional techniques for competitive baseball.
• Current certification or must obtain within one month of employment, and maintain CPR/AED certification from a national certifying organization.
• If no teaching license, successful completion of an approved coach's education course (ASEP) or the ability to complete the course prior to the second season of coaching.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully coach in a diverse population.
• Ability to initiate and maintain open communication with staff, student-athletes, and families.
• Competitive baseball experience at the high school level.
• Previous coaching experience with preference for those with prior baseball experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of, and ability to design and implement, a developmentally appropriate program for students in baseball.
• Evidence of knowledge of WIAA eligibility standards and willingness to reinforce good sportsmanship and compliance with athletic code from members of the East Baseball team.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and supervise athletic teams with respect to schedules, equipment, student eligibility, and safety.

Skills

• Ability to work under generally safe and comfortable conditions where exposure to environmental factors is minimal and poses little to no risk of injury.
• Manual dexterity is necessary for completing general tasks while operating office equipment.
• Ability to perform work in a variety of indoor and outdoor environments throughout the year, including in inclement weather, spaces without air conditioning, and areas where temperatures may be uncomfortable or fluctuate rapidly.

Benefits

The Madison Metropolitan School District offers a competitive compensation package, including health insurance, retirement benefits, and professional development opportunities.

Pay

$3,534.00 MMSD minimum compensation.

Schedule

The WIAA 2026 Spring Sports Season.