Baseball Assistant Coach

Lee County Public Schools•Fort Myers, FL

About The Position

Typical duties include but are not limited to: Plan, organize, and conduct regular practice sessions. Develop and implement game strategies and tactics. Teach fundamental skills, techniques, and sports rules to student-athletes. Supervise student-athletes during practices, games, and school-sponsored trips. Monitor academic progress and support students in balancing athletics and academics. Promote discipline, responsibility, and good sportsmanship among players. Ensure compliance with school, district, and state athletic regulations. Manage and maintain team equipment and uniforms. Collaborate with the athletic director on scheduling, budget, and facility use. Maintain open communication with parents and guardians. Provide mentorship and guidance to student-athletes on personal development and college opportunities. Enforce all school policies and codes of conduct. Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent.
Valid FHSAA certification.
Valid Adult and Child First Aid/CPR/AED certificate issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Valid Florida Driver’s License.
Knowledge of the sport’s rules, techniques, and safety practices.
Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills.
Ability to collaborate with school staff, parents, and community partners.
Ability to work evenings, weekends, and during school breaks as needed.

Nice To Haves

Coaching experience at the high school level.
Experience mentoring youth and fostering a positive team culture.
Familiarity with academic eligibility requirements for student-athletes.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and conduct regular practice sessions.
Develop and implement game strategies and tactics.
Teach fundamental skills, techniques, and sports rules to student-athletes.
Supervise student-athletes during practices, games, and school-sponsored trips.
Monitor academic progress and support students in balancing athletics and academics.
Promote discipline, responsibility, and good sportsmanship among players.
Ensure compliance with school, district, and state athletic regulations.
Manage and maintain team equipment and uniforms.
Collaborate with the athletic director on scheduling, budget, and facility use.
Maintain open communication with parents and guardians.
Provide mentorship and guidance to student-athletes on personal development and college opportunities.
Enforce all school policies and codes of conduct.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.