Assistant Coach - Boys Baseball

KIPP Public Schools Northern California•San Lorenzo, CA

61d•$17

About The Position

We are a thriving nonprofit network of 23 free, public charter schools open to all students. At KIPP, we believe all children should grow up free to create the future they want for themselves and that schools can and should be a critical factor in making that vision a reality. Together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose—college, career, and beyond—so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world. Our student community consists of over 7,000 elementary, middle, and high school students in East Palo Alto, Oakland, San Francisco, San Lorenzo, San Jose, and Redwood City, and Stockton. 81% qualify for free or reduced price lunch, 34% are multilingual learners, and 12% have special needs. We strive to cultivate a representative team of teachers and leaders that reflect our students’ diversity.

Requirements

Ability to follow and uphold the policies and mission statement of KIPP King Collegiate.
All school coaches should be familiar with the rules and regulations of the sports they are assigned to coach
Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with faculty, staff, administrators, students, parents, and community members
Ability to manage a class in a professional manner
Flexible, reliable, punctual, professional and has an enthusiastic approach
Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to communicate effectively via email and phone.
Access to reliable transportation throughout the Bay Area.
Ability to work independently and within a small team
Ability to coach athletes of different skill levels
Complete required safety training for basic first aid and injury prevention available through SafeSchools and NFHS Learn, including, but not limited to: Annually-mandated reporter, bloodborne pathogens, concussion in sports, sudden cardiac arrest, heat illness prevention https://www.nfhslearn.com/.
Every Two Years- CPR and First Aid: https://www.cprcertified.com/

Nice To Haves

Previous coaching experience at the high school, college, or club level.
Strong knowledge of baseball fundamentals, strategy, and player development.
Experience mentoring student-athletes and fostering teamwork and discipline.
Ability to assist with practice planning, skill instruction, and game management.
Effective communication and leadership skills, with a positive and supportive coaching style.
Valid CA license (Class C) and current insurance coverage
Safe driving record (will be ask to provide a DMV report)
2-3 years of High school or Travel Baseball coaching experience required
High School diploma or equivalent (Bachelor's degree preferred)

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and direct the particular and assigned team.
Instruct and demonstrate skill sets and techniques necessary for individual and team development.
Ensure that team rules and regulations regarding conduct and eligibility of the athletes are clearly communicated and followed.
Plan, organize, advertise, and conduct tryouts for the particular sports program; inform the Athletic Department and participants of final selections. Maintain the integrity of the selection process.
Consult with the Athletic Director regarding any off-season training programs including scheduling dates for summer camps/practices, uniform fitting, pre-post tryout informational parent meetings.
Create a safe environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
Supervise athletes at all times during practices, transport to games, games and until athletes have been picked up by guardians, or make arrangements to ride public transportation.
Model good sportsmanship behavior and maintain appropriate conduct towards the opposing team, fans, parents, officials, spectators and community.

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