Head Baseball Coach - Benson High School 26-27

Omaha Public Schools • Omaha, NE

21h • Onsite

About The Position

The Head Baseball Coach at Benson High School is responsible for leading the athletics program in a manner that serves the best interests of the school district and the student athletes. This role involves working cooperatively with school administrators to ensure program activities align with school needs, practices, and association rules. The coach must ensure all program staff and participating students adhere to the policies and regulations of the Board of Education. Key responsibilities include program leadership, supervising all levels of competition, ensuring student safety and well-being, setting high expectations for academic performance and classroom behavior, and fostering positive human relationships. The coach will develop and implement a cohesive program that teaches skills and promotes team play, while upholding eligibility criteria. They will also assist in selecting and supervising program staff, promote the athletics program through community outreach, and guide student athletes interested in pursuing higher education and collegiate athletics.

Requirements

• Three years of coaching experience is required.
• Bachelor's degree, with emphasis in Education preferred.
• Current or prospective employment as a teacher in the Omaha Public Schools and the identified site preferred.
• Must be able to meet Nebraska School Activities Association guidelines, which include Nebraska Teaching Certificate and/or Special Services Certificate with endorsement in coaching.
• High School coaching experience in the specified sport.
• Prior head coaching experience preferred.
• Deep knowledge of the sport.
• Must be able to foster positive human relationships.
• Must be able to work effectively with students, staff, parents and community.
• Must exhibit high standards of professional ethics and conduct.

Nice To Haves

• Emphasis in Education preferred.
• Current or prospective employment as a teacher in the Omaha Public Schools and the identified site preferred.
• Prior head coaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leading the athletics program in a manner that serves the best interests of the school district and student athletes.
• Working cooperatively with school administrators to ensure program activities are consistent with building needs, practices, and association rules.
• Assuring that all program staff and participating students adhere to the Policies and Regulations and the Practices and Procedures of the Board of Education.
• Supervising the athletics program in the specified sport at all levels of competition, ensuring the safety and well-being of all student participants.
• Setting and maintaining appropriately high expectations for learning and classroom performance as a condition for participation in athletics.
• Assuring that students’ academic performance is monitored and supported to ensure success.
• Setting and maintaining high behavioral expectations for student athletes and staff, assuring that all conduct presents the school and school district in a positive manner.
• Supporting the values of competitive sports including hospitality, sportsmanship, and fair play.
• Developing and communicating an administratively approved plan for teaching and supporting appropriate student behavior, including possible consequences for unacceptable behavior.
• Developing and implementing a cohesive athletics program that teaches skills and promotes team play through instruction, practice, and competitive events.
• Implementing and supporting the letter and spirit of eligibility criteria for student athlete participation.
• Assisting the Athletic Director and building principal in selecting, assigning, supervising, developing, and evaluating staff at all levels of the program.
• Promoting the athletics program through district-approved activities with elementary and middle school aged students.
• Assisting student athletes who wish to pursue higher education and participate in athletics beyond the high school level with understanding opportunities, pursuing scholarships and financial support, and selecting appropriate options.
• Communicating effectively with students, staff, parents, and the public.
• Following district guidelines in communicating with the media.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior