NHS: Baseball Assistant Coach (Job ID #4069)

Calvert County Public School District•Frederick, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Baseball Assistant Coach at Northern High School is responsible for helping student athletes develop athletic skills while fostering their social and emotional growth through a positive, ethical sports program. The coach develops an athlete-centered philosophy and creates opportunities for athletes to learn responsibility and leadership. The role includes planning and conducting practices and training, preparing for and managing games, supporting athlete safety and injury response, and maintaining effective relationships and records for the program. The position reports to the School Principal/Activities Director. Employment takes effect for the 2026–27 school year, and the position remains open until filled. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience under the current Extra Pay for Extra Duty Longevity Pay Schedule.

Requirements

Excellent communication skills.
Demonstrated management, leadership, and human relations skills.
Ability to exercise good judgment in making decisions.
Demonstrated success accomplishing tasks similar to the listed duties and responsibilities.
Complete a Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association-approved course in the care and prevention of athletic injuries by the end of the first year of coaching.
Earn Accredited Interscholastic Coach certification from the National Federation of High Schools by the end of the first year of coaching.
Such alternatives to the listed qualifications as Calvert County Public Schools may find appropriate and acceptable.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement an athlete-centered coaching philosophy.
Identify, model, and teach positive values and behaviors through sports, and demonstrate ethical conduct.
Ensure facilities and equipment are safe and appropriate; monitor environmental conditions and modify participation as needed.
Recognize injuries and provide immediate and appropriate care.
Design and implement team training, conditioning, recovery, and nutritional programs.
Create a positive athletic environment that facilitates athletes’ social and emotional growth and provides opportunities to learn responsibility and leadership.
Develop and monitor goals for individual athletes and the program.
Organize and plan practices to maximize performance, time on task, and resources.
Use appropriate instructional, communication, and motivational strategies to enhance learning and performance.
Understand and teach the skills and strategies associated with baseball.
Scout, plan, prepare, and analyze games, and manage games effectively.
Build positive relationships with parents, the school, and the community.
Maintain fiscal and organizational records for the program.
Facilitate and document an emergency action plan for the program.
Implement effective evaluation techniques for team, coach, and player performance.
Fulfill legal responsibilities and risk management procedures associated with coaching.
Complete a Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association-approved course in the care and prevention of athletic injuries by the end of the first year of coaching.
Earn Accredited Interscholastic Coach certification from the National Federation of High Schools by the end of the first year of coaching.
Perform related work as required or assigned by the Principal and/or Activities Director.