Assistant Coach - Baseball

Jefferson Parish Schools•Marrero, LA

About The Position

The Assistant Coach assists the head baseball/softball coach with developing, organizing, and implementing the program, and provides leadership to program personnel and student athletes. The coach must comply with applicable district, Jefferson Parish Public School System (JPPSS), and Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA) rules and regulations. Work is performed after the school day for the time needed to prepare the team for competition, and may sometimes include weekends and holidays depending on the team's preparation needs. The position includes helping supervise the program and maintain, inventory, and issue equipment; promoting sportsmanship and positive relations with the school and community; and ensuring student athletes have current physical examinations, required insurance coverage, and proper insurance documentation. The coach participates in professional development and must acquire 36 Continuing Learning Units per year, from July 1 through June 30. The coach reports rosters, schedules, scores, eligibility information, and incidents or injuries promptly, and works with the school athletic director and administrator in charge of athletics. Other duties may be assigned by the principal or an appropriate administrator. The coach must protect the confidentiality and security of student records and database passwords. The role requires effective oral, written, and digital communication; accurate use of telecommunication systems and data; preparation of written reports; communication with students, parents, school personnel, and media; and representation of the school or school system at various functions. Physical duties include standing, running, walking, reaching, bending, lifting, demonstrating athletic techniques, positioning or transferring athletes, and moving heavy athletic equipment. The coach must be able to provide transportation to games, work locations, and meetings, and work outdoors in extreme weather conditions. JP Schools offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience and a competitive benefits package.

Requirements

Valid Louisiana Teaching Certificate, completion of CECP, and/or compliance with current LHSAA requirements.
Possess a CDL Class B or above with P and S endorsements and no air-brake restrictions.
Meet all Louisiana Department of Education school bus driver component requirements.
Be employed by the Jefferson Parish Public School System as a teacher and/or administrator.
Meet the requirements in Article 3.3 (Faculty Coaches) of the LHSAA handbook.
Demonstrate expertise, knowledge, and competency in basic baseball/softball fundamentals.
Have professional knowledge of LHSAA and JPPSS rules and regulations for baseball/softball.
Demonstrate expertise, knowledge, and competency in sport-specific athlete conditioning.
Communicate in Standard English orally, in writing, and/or digitally.
Accurately give and receive information using a telecommunication system and communicate successfully and tactfully with students, parents, and school personnel while following JPPSS policies.
Accurately communicate with members of the media and compile and access data, summarize information, and prepare written reports.
Be able to stand, run, walk, reach, bend, and lift; demonstrate athletic techniques; physically transfer or position athletes; and move heavy athletic equipment.
Provide own transportation to games, work locations, and meeting sites.
Be able to work outdoors in extreme weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

Previous baseball/softball playing experience, preferably at the college or university level; high school-level experience is the minimum preferred level.
Previous coaching experience in baseball/softball at the junior varsity, junior high/middle school, or recreational activity level.
Expertise, knowledge, and competency in first aid for the prevention and treatment of baseball/softball injuries.

Responsibilities

Assist the head coach in developing, organizing, and implementing the baseball/softball program.
Assist in providing leadership to program personnel and student athletes and overall supervision of the program.
Comply with district, JPPSS, and LHSAA rules and regulations governing the program.
Help maintain, inventory, and issue athletic equipment.
Promote sportsmanship and positive public relations in the school and community.
Ensure student athletes have current physical examinations and adequate insurance coverage, with the required parent or legal guardian documentation to purchase or decline additional insurance.
Participate in professional development through workshops, literature, clinics, and seminars, and acquire 36 Continuing Learning Units per year from July 1 through June 30.
Promptly report rosters, schedules, scores, eligibility information, and documentation of incidents or injuries as required by parish and state requirements.
Cooperate and communicate with the school-based athletic director and administrator in charge of athletics.
Maintain the confidentiality and security of electronic and printed student records and database passwords.
Communicate with students, parents, school personnel, and members of the media; compile and access data, summarize information, and provide written reports to the supervisor.
Represent the school or school system at various functions.
Prepare the team for competition after the school day and, as needed, work weekends and holidays.
Demonstrate athletic techniques, physically transfer or position athletes as required, and move heavy athletic equipment.
Perform other duties assigned by the principal or appropriate administrator.