Assistant Coach - Baseball (Leuzinger HS)

Centinela Valley Union High School District•Lawndale, CA

7h•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Coach supports the Head Coach in supervising and preparing players in the baseball program at Leuzinger High School for the 2026–2027 school year. The role assists with coaching a varsity team and supports the development of lower-level teams. Assistant Coaches follow the Head Coach’s game plan and expectations, carry out assigned program responsibilities, and comply with CIF, district, and athletic-administration rules and regulations. The position includes supervising players and athletic activities, contests, and practices; helping develop athletic skills, teamwork, discipline, respect, and sportsmanship; assisting with game-day field preparation and logistics; assessing players’ skills; supporting game strategy; and maintaining the safety, equipment, uniforms, and facilities used by the program. Coaches represent the district professionally, maintain nondiscriminatory practices, and attend professional-development activities to improve coaching performance. Compensation is a coaching stipend under the Collective Bargaining Agreement for current employees, or $4,476 per season for walk-on coaches.

Requirements

Experience playing or coaching the sport for which applying.
Ability to explain, demonstrate, and analyze fundamental skills and strategies.
Ability to meet all CIF coaching requirements and certifications.
Ability to communicate and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders.
Knowledge of CIF rules and regulations for the sport.
Comprehensive knowledge of the game and extensive knowledge of current coaching techniques and procedures.
Knowledge of NFHS rules and regulations.
Ability to instruct and supervise student-athletes.
Ability to communicate in spoken and written form; excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to relate to students and teach them on and off the field.
Willingness to accept a high level of accountability.
Required certificates: NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching or Sport Specific; NFHS Concussion in Sports (every two years); NFHS Sudden Cardiac Arrest (every two years); NFHS Heat Illness Prevention (every two years); and a valid CPR/First-Aid card.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of experience as a varsity coach at the high school, college, or professional level in the sport.
Experience as a college or professional athlete.
Demonstrated success developing a team with high academic achievement.

Responsibilities

Assist the Head Coach with coaching the varsity team and supporting development of lower-level teams.
Support the Head Coach in preparing and supervising players, and follow the Head Coach’s game plan, expectations, and assignments.
Supervise athletic activities, contests, and practice sessions to promote athletic skills, teamwork, discipline, respect, and sportsmanship.
Prepare fields or courts on game days and support logistics as directed by the Head Coach.
Use instructional techniques and media to address student-athletes’ needs and improve their abilities.
Assess players’ skills and support game strategy as determined by the Head Coach.
Apply and enforce student discipline during contests, practices, and trips off school property.
Encourage sportsmanlike conduct among coaches and athletes throughout athletic participation.
Take precautions to protect student-athletes, equipment, and facilities, including protecting students from hazing and bullying.
Maintain and secure equipment and uniforms, and oversee their cleaning, repair, and storage.
Represent the district and program professionally and maintain nondiscriminatory practices.
Attend staff-development meetings, clinics, and other professional activities to improve coaching performance.
Perform other related duties assigned by the Athletic Director or another appropriate administrator.