Assistant Baseball Coach
About The Position
The Assistant High School Baseball Coach works with coaches and athletic directors to design, implement, and maintain a cohesive grades 7–12 baseball program aligned with the district’s athletics philosophy. The position reports to the Athletic Activities Director and/or Building Principal. The coach supports the head coach in planning and delivering instruction, practices, games, and athlete development; promotes academic achievement, safety, sportsmanship, and eligibility awareness; and helps oversee student athletes, managers, and statisticians. The role also supports injury prevention and response, equipment and uniform accountability, required documentation, and coordination with school staff and families. The job requires travel to off-campus athletic events and competitions and may involve extended hours, including evenings and weekends.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Job-related experience in a specialized field is required.
- CPR and First Aid certifications.
- Maintain required certificates and/or licenses.
- Criminal background clearance.
- Complete the minimum required in-service hours per year.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities, administer first aid, apply relevant policies and regulations, and organize and communicate information.
- Knowledge of activity-program equipment, injury prevention and treatment protocols, participant eligibility, attendance and discipline guidelines, public relations protocols, professional standards, and safety practices.
- Ability to schedule activities and meetings, organize data, use job-related equipment, analyze issues, and develop action plans.
- Ability to communicate with people from varied educational and cultural backgrounds, maintain confidentiality, meet deadlines, handle interruptions, demonstrate leadership, motivate athletes, and apply firm, fair, consistent discipline.
- Model and enforce sportsmanship among students.
- Ability to work extended hours that may include evenings and weekends.
- Ability to travel to off-campus athletic events and competitions.
Nice To Haves
- Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) certification preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in a job-related area preferred.
Responsibilities
- Know and follow district and Kansas State High School Activities Association (KSHSAA) policies and guidelines.
- Collaborate with the lead or high school head coach to develop a comprehensive program that builds fundamental baseball skills.
- Represent Geary County Schools USD 475 with confidence and respect in conduct and public communications.
- Emphasize academic excellence, set high standards, and monitor student athletes’ academic progress.
- Help prepare student athletes for the next level and inform them about KSHSAA, NCAA, NAIA, and NJCAA eligibility requirements and opportunities.
- Assist with advance preseason planning and participate in meetings before, during, and after the season.
- Provide guidance and leadership to student athletes, managers, and statisticians regarding expectations and assigned duties.
- Cooperate with maintenance, transportation, and other staff involved in the athletic program.
- Provide a safe environment for practices and games and use sound teaching practices and coaching techniques.
- Help organize practice sessions, make effective use of staff, and prepare and implement game plans.
- Follow sound training principles and maintain an effective injury-prevention and rehabilitation program.
- Follow prescribed procedures when injuries occur and communicate with the injured person, trainer, doctor, and parents.
- Help maintain accountability for uniforms and equipment, including inventory, repair, reconditioning, and replacement.
- Complete required paperwork, reports, and other documents.
- Communicate with the lead or head coach about equipment and uniform maintenance and purchases, and request facility repairs when needed.
- Attend meetings as required by the lead or head coach, athletic director, or principal.
- Perform other related duties as assigned to support effective department operations.
- Lead, guide, or coordinate others and track budget expenditures.
- Travel to off-campus athletic events and competitions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
