Assistant Coach - Baseball

Olympia School District•Olympia, WA

About The Position

The Assistant Coach at the high school level assists with the education, leadership, supervision, and organization of the assigned interscholastic sport or activity. For baseball, the assistant coach provides leadership and organization as directed by the Head Coach and building Athletic Director; supervises athletes, managers, and support personnel; teaches safety; monitors compliance with applicable rules; and supports the district’s goals for student activities. The role also requires reporting unsafe equipment or facilities and injuries, communicating with the Head Coach about injuries and return-to-play timelines, and reporting suspected rule violations within 24 hours. The position may involve assisting other personnel and participating in meetings, conferences, professional development, hearings, or site meetings. The Olympia School District encourages candidates who can contribute to increased staff diversity to identify their relevant strengths and experiences. The district provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities and does not discriminate in its programs or activities on the stated protected grounds.

Requirements

Prior experience as an Assistant, Head, or Approved Volunteer Coach in the designated sport or activity; the posting specifically requires prior experience coaching baseball at the high school level or above.
Demonstrated ability to work and communicate respectfully and professionally with coaches, staff, students, parents, and community members.
Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance.
Current First Aid/CPR certification and current WIAA/OSD-approved training in Head Injuries/Concussions; required before the first day of practice.
At least WIAA Continuous Training Level status.
Successfully pass WIAA Rules tests and/or the WIAA Officials test for the specific sport.
Ability to motivate student athletes; communicate with individuals and groups from varied educational and cultural backgrounds; work cooperatively with coaches, administrators, staff, and support personnel; organize and manage assigned aspects of the sport or activity; and support district and building philosophy, goals, and objectives for student activities.
Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods; perform specialized and responsible tasks; maintain records; establish and maintain cooperative professional working relationships; and meet schedules and established deadlines.

Nice To Haves

WIAA Experienced or Preferred Coaching Standard status.
Further WIAA/OSD-required training completed within the first two weeks of the season.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and organization for the assigned sport or activity as directed by the Head Coach and building Athletic Director.
Direct and supervise athletes, managers, and support personnel before, during, and after practices, conditioning sessions, games, travel, and other assigned school-sanctioned events.
Maintain current knowledge of national, state, league, and district rules and regulations related to the sport or activity, student participation, and parent or community involvement.
Report in writing to the Head Coach any equipment or facility found to be unsafe.
Teach and emphasize safety procedures and precautions to athletes throughout the season.
Complete the annual evaluation process within established timelines.
Immediately report injuries using the OSD Accident Report Form and established process, and communicate with the Head Coach about injuries and return-to-play timelines.
Monitor student compliance with the OSD Athletic Code, OSD Student Rights and Responsibilities Policy, building and team rules, and WIAA rules.
Report violations or suspected violations of established rules to the Head Coach and building Athletic Director within 24 hours of becoming aware of them.
Assist other personnel as required to support completion of their work activities.
Participate in meetings, including parent conferences, professional development, hearings, and site meetings, to receive or provide information or meet credential requirements.