Baseball Assistant Coach (Internal Only)

Canon City Schools•Canon City, CO

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Cañon City High School is hiring a Baseball Assistant Coach for the 2026–2027 school year. The season runs from February through May, depending on playoffs and championship games. The role is a one-year coaching contract, with a stipend based on the Supplemental Salary Schedule and years of experience, starting at $3,362–$4,502. The assistant coach helps teach baseball skills and techniques, supports ethical and fair play, promotes sportsmanship, and contributes to students’ athletic, academic, and personal development. The coach is expected to cooperate with players, families, school and district staff, fellow coaches, officials, and the broader community; maintain discipline and high standards; and support the school’s overall athletic program. Coaches are also responsible for safe, organized practices and games, injury-prevention procedures, equipment accountability, and care of facilities.

Requirements

Coaches who assume full responsibility for students must meet at least one of the following qualifications: hold a current teaching or administrative certificate from the Colorado Department of Education; be employed as a teacher, counselor, or administrator for at least 50% of the school day in a private school; or be a registered volunteer with Cañon City Schools.

Responsibilities

Develop positive, professional relationships with students, team personnel, faculty, administration, parents, community members, spectators, officials, media representatives, and fellow coaches.
Cooperate with athletic directors, administrators, school staff, families, other programs, maintenance personnel, transportation staff, and other program supporters.
Model diligence, enthusiasm, integrity, honesty, sportsmanship, appropriate conduct, and professional appearance.
Enforce discipline and school codes, game rules, and standards of positive behavior among coaches, players, support staff, and spectators.
Motivate staff, players, and the community toward team and individual goals.
Use sound teaching practices, organize practices, plan the preseason, and prepare well-organized game plans.
Follow injury-prevention procedures; when injuries occur, follow prescribed routines and communicate with the injured person, trainer, and parents.
Maintain equipment accountability and keep assistant coaches, volunteers, student managers, and statisticians informed of expectations.
Teach sport-specific skills and techniques while promoting ethical, aggressive, fair play and good sportsmanship.
Monitor and model student behavior and academics, and contribute to athletes’ overall development.
Treat players fairly and impartially while considering individual differences, needs, interests, and abilities.
Represent the school and district positively, support school activities, and encourage courtesy and fairness among students and spectators.
Maintain high expectations and enforce them firmly, fairly, and consistently.
Communicate and cooperate with fellow coaches, support other sports and activities, and coordinate athlete participation and off-season schedules.
Continue professional growth in teaching and coaching and participate in development opportunities when possible.
Keep practice areas and locker rooms orderly, store and use equipment properly, secure locker rooms and storage areas, and submit maintenance requests for significant needs.