Assistant Baseball Coach

Catawba County Schools•Newton, NC

13h

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Assistant Baseball Coach assists the Board in fulfilling its obligations to students and staff through coaching duties beyond those of a classroom teacher. The role involves implementing athletic policies and regulations, supporting the administration of the sports program, supervising staff and participants, and maintaining the safety, organization, and effective operation of the program. The coach reports to the school principal and athletic director. The coach establishes the program’s philosophy, skills, and techniques; communicates expectations to staff and athletes; and oversees discipline, eligibility, equipment, facilities, and event preparation. The position also involves coordinating with families, school employees, community members, and news media, and performing other duties assigned by the school principal consistent with applicable policy and law.

Requirements

Administrative and organizational skills.
Thorough knowledge of Catawba County Schools athletic policies and procedures and the North Carolina Administrative Code and Statutes.
Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, parents, and the community.
Must meet applicable requirements established by the North Carolina High School Athletic Association, North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, Catawba County Board of Education, and school administration.
Previous successful coaching experience in the assigned sport.

Nice To Haves

Teacher licensure and employment as a teacher by the Catawba County Board of Education are strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Implement Catawba County Schools athletic policies and ensure staff follow school system, state, and conference regulations.
Follow the administrative chain of command and route requests and grievances through proper channels.
Attend required public, staff, and departmental meetings.
Establish the fundamental philosophy, skills, and techniques to be taught by program staff.
Organize conferences, clinics, and staff meetings; inform staff about the program; and encourage professional growth and clinic attendance in accordance with local policy.
Delegate duties, supervise their implementation, and evaluate assistant staff at the end of the season.
Maintain discipline, address grievances, and promote morale and cooperation.
Assist the Athletic Director with scheduling, transportation, and tournament and special-event requirements.
Prepare for scheduled sports events and practices and observe facility schedules.
Coordinate the program with maintenance and school employees.
Maintain documentation required for physical examinations, parental consent, and athlete eligibility.
Safeguard and maintain assigned equipment and sites.
Advise the Athletic Director and recommend policy, method, or procedural changes.
Provide athletes with sport-specific training rules and regulations.
Monitor student-athletes’ grades and conduct.
Be present at all practices and games and provide participants with assistance, guidance, and safeguards.
Establish and implement policies and programs concerning injuries, medical attention, and emergencies.
Submit paperwork for disabling athletic injuries to the athletic office within 24 hours.
Direct student managers, assistants, and statisticians.
Establish discipline procedures, including due process, and contact parents when a student is dropped from the program or becomes ineligible.
Assist athletes with college or advanced-education selections.
Work with the Athletic Director on budgeting and requirements for the next season.
Recommend equipment guidelines, including type, style, color, and technical specifications; operate within budget appropriations.
Account for equipment and collect fees for equipment that is lost or not returned.
Arrange for issuing, storing, and reconditioning equipment; submit an annual inventory and maintain current records.
Mark and identify equipment before issuing or storing it; monitor equipment rooms and coaches’ offices; control access and equipment requisitions.
Ensure athletes are in authorized building areas at appropriate times.
Inspect locker rooms before and after practices and games for general cleanliness.
Maintain the cleanliness and condition of sport-specific equipment.
Secure building doors, lights, windows, and locks when custodians are not on duty.
Encourage players to respect, care for, and properly use equipment and school property.
Organize pre-season meetings for parents, coaches, players, and guests.
Promote the sport within the school by recruiting athletes who are not participating in another sports program.
Promote the sport outside the school through news media, community recreation programs, or other feasible means.
Ensure the quality, effectiveness, and validity of oral and written releases to local media.
Maintain good public relations with news media, the Booster Club, parents, officials, volunteers, and fans.
Provide news media with information about schedules, tournaments, and results.
Perform other duties assigned by the school principal consistent with Catawba County Board of Education policy and North Carolina Administrative Code and Statutes.