EJMS Baseball Assistant Coach 2026-2027 School Year

Jessamine County School District•Nicholasville, KY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Assist coaches in various secondary school athletic programs. This role involves supporting the head coach in all aspects of the athletic program, including planning, organizing practices, teaching fundamental skills and strategies, and fostering good sportsmanship. The assistant coach will also play a role in ensuring participant eligibility, providing guidance to student athletes, and recommending necessary equipment.

Requirements

High school diploma or G.E.D. Certificate as required by Kentucky law and 64 semester hours college credit.
Proof of Adult CPR/First Aid/ AED Certification
NFHS Coaching Principles Certification
KRS 160.445– Heat Related Emergency Training
Official transcripts and diplomas
Coaches Code of Ethics Form
Current W4 Form
Current Medical Exam with TB test
Criminal records check
Copy of driver’s license and Social Security Card, verifying minimum age of 21 years old.
Concussion training
Application
Physical Restraint & Seclusion Training
Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Training
KMA/KHSAA Sports Safety Course
KHSAA Sport Specific Rules Clinic
Ability to lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of fundamentals of various sports.
Knowledge of health and safety regulations.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
Ability to assist coaches on one or more sports.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.
Ability to read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

Assist in promoting sports in the school and community.
Assist the head coach in planning the athletic program.
Assist the head coach in organizing and supervising practices.
Assist the head coach in teaching individual fundamental skills, team plan, team strategy and rules and regulations of the game.
Assist the head coach in teaching good sportsmanship and self-control.
Assist in checking eligibility of participants, including insurance coverage and parent consent.
Assist students by providing a proper role model, emotional support, patience, a friendly attitude and general guidance.
Conduct learning experiences, under the direction of the coaches, with small groups of student athletes.
Recommend the purchase of equipment, supplies and uniforms as appropriate for the health, safety and welfare of student athletes.
Perform related duties as assigned.