Assistant Coach - Baseball - Kennebunk High School

Maine RSU 21•Kennebunk, ME

About The Position

The Assistant Baseball Coach supports the development and operation of the Kennebunk High School baseball program. The role focuses on developing student athletes and promoting a program distinguished by integrity, citizenship, character, work ethic, and resilience. The coach instructs students to respect themselves, their opponents, and officials regardless of competition outcomes, and assists the Head Coach with practices, competition, player development, and program administration. This is a stipend position paying $3,105. Salary and benefits are otherwise governed by the Collective Bargaining Agreement and Board policies. Performance is evaluated annually by the Building Principal. The district may use employer surveillance technology to monitor activity and communications.

Requirements

Experience as a player or coach.
Knowledge and expertise in the strategies, methods, and techniques needed for a successful baseball program.
Ability to manage all aspects of a sports program.
Must have earned or will earn Maine Coaches credentials.

Nice To Haves

Employment in the Kennebunk School Department is preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise student athletes in the program and serve as a role model.
Prepare students appropriately for competition through planning and preparation.
Supervise and manage offseason programs to help players improve their abilities.
Assist the Head Coach in teaching sport rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques.
Organize and direct individual and small-group practices and exercises as directed by the Head Coach.
Assess player skills, monitor performance during practices and competitions, and keep the Head Coach informed.
Assist in determining game strategy.
Assist the Head Coach with supervising athletes during practices and competitions.
Follow established procedures when an athlete is injured.
Model sportsmanlike behavior and maintain appropriate conduct toward players, officials, and spectators.
Distribute equipment, supplies, and uniforms as directed by the Head Coach.
Assist the Head Coach in submitting the end-of-season list of award winners.
Participate in activities such as parents’ night, banquets, and award nights.
Support program administration by distributing and maintaining eligibility forms, emergency data cards, and related records.
Model nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
Promote and support the philosophy and objectives of the athletic department.
Work with the trainer and Director of Athletics to ensure appropriate medical assistance is available and emergency plans are in place.
Administer District athletic codes.
Maintain orderly records of issued equipment and uniforms and work with the athletic department to collect materials as directed by the Head Coach.
Perform other duties consistent with the position as determined by the principal/athletic director or Head Coach.