Varsity Baseball Head Coach

About the role

The varsity baseball head coach will provide a clear vision and coaching philosophy that instills a strong work ethic, responsibility, teamwork, sportsmanship, competition, citizenship, leadership, and student wellness. They will communicate clear expectations to players and their parents and help players understand the program objectives. They will build positive relationships with players, faculty, administrators, parents, and other community constituencies. They will direct and oversee all aspects of the baseball program from 6th grade through 12th grade, including overseeing the JV and Middle School programs. They will recruit viable student-athletes to SCH and assist student-athletes wishing to play at the collegiate level. They will supervise and mentor assistant coaches, plan and organize tryouts and practices, attend SCH's athletic open house, league meetings, and other events, and maintain clear and consistent communications with the Director of Athletics.

Responsibilities

• Provides a clear vision and coaching philosophy that instills a strong work ethic, responsibility, teamwork, sportsmanship, competition, citizenship, leadership, and student wellness.
• Communicates clear expectations to the players and their parents and helps players understand the program objectives.
• Buils positive relationships with players, faculty, administrators, parents, and other community constituencies.
• Directs and oversees all aspects of the baseball program from 6th grade through 12th grade, including overseeing the JV and Middle School programs.
• Recruits viable student-athletes to SCH and assists student-athletes wishing to play at the collegiate level.
• Supervises and mentors assistant coaches.
• Plans and organizes tryouts and all practices, utilizing sound teaching techniques in preparation for games and practices.
• Attends SCH's athletic open house, all league meetings, sports award assemblies, commitment & signing days, and any SCH coaches' meetings/workshops.
• Provides a safe and competitive environment for our student-athletes.
• Adheres to and enforces all policies and procedures of SCH Academy and its athletic programs and keeps accurate attendance records.
• Implements fundraising initiatives in conjunction with team and department policies and procedures.
• Maintains clear and consistent communications with the Director of Athletics throughout the season and additional duties assigned by the athletic department staff.

Qualifications

• Previous high school/travel club coaching experience.
• Prior head coaching experience preferred.
• Prior independent school experience is a plus.
• Collegiate coaching experience is preferred but not required.
• Expertise, understanding, and passion for the sport of baseball.
• Demonstrated commitment to the academic success of the student, teaching correct skill techniques, and the development and support of student-athletes with an ability and desire to compete at the collegiate level.
• Proven ability to exemplify the highest standard of leadership, sportsmanship, and respect.
• Track record of success working in partnership with students, staff, and parents.
• Ability to attend all team practices, games, and events.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

Tasks involve the ability to exert heavy physical effort, including climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials weighing 20 to 50 pounds.