Head Baseball Coach

Academy School District 20•Colorado Springs, CO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Head Baseball Coach provides coaching, athlete development, and supervisory responsibilities for the baseball program at Air Academy High School. The position is responsible to the Athletic Director and/or a head coach. Compensation for this extra-pay position depends on District approval of the associated athletic event during the school year. The coach builds and maintains a program that supports individual and team growth, communicates expectations, develops athletes’ character and skills, and creates opportunities for success in competition. The role includes preparing detailed practice plans, supervising athletes and facilities, maintaining equipment, managing program-related fiscal and administrative responsibilities, communicating with stakeholders, and complying with applicable governing-body rules and regulations. The position also includes monitoring injuries and coordinating with the athletic trainer and parents to ensure medical clearance before athletes return to play. This role works in a professional school environment, primarily independently and frequently with others, indoors regularly and outdoors occasionally. The work environment may range from quiet to loud and involves regular in-person and other communication with students, the public, and staff. Scheduled work hours or days may be extended as directed.

Requirements

ASEP Certification – American Sport Education Program.
CHSAA Certification – Colorado High School Activities Association.
High school diploma or equivalent.
NFHS Coaching Fundamentals Certification – National Federation of State High Schools.
Ability to be flexible and patient in work demands.
Ability to assist students in assigned areas.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, administrators, coworkers, staff, students, parents, the public, and people from diverse backgrounds and professions.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions and interact with the public courteously and professionally.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and understand data privacy laws and their implications for the educational community.
Ability to manage simultaneous demands, set clear priorities, and work days, hours, locations, and assignments as directed within the position responsibilities.
Commitment to students’ education as a primary responsibility.
Ability to work well with others in a team setting.
Effective organizational and time-management skills; detail-oriented.
Cooperative, collaborative, and problem-solving skills.
Student-centered and relationship-focused approach that promotes a positive climate, culture, and community.
Demonstrates citizenship, compassion, courage, discernment, excellence, honesty, hope, integrity, patience, perseverance, reliability, respect, responsibility, and trustworthiness.
Energetic, creative, innovative, and flexible.

Nice To Haves

Colorado Department of Education Initial Teacher License.
Colorado Department of Education Professional Teacher License.

Responsibilities

Report consistently for work as scheduled and perform other duties as assigned.
Meet established performance standards and actively seek feedback and professional growth.
Communicate high expectations for athlete behavior and reinforce program expectations.
Communicate regularly with the Athletic Director and maintain clear, consistent, and proactive communication procedures.
Manage program finances and meet fiscal responsibilities in a timely manner.
Demonstrate knowledge of baseball, sport policies and rules, game management strategies, athlete development, and governing-body regulations.
Provide fair, patient, understanding, and tolerant leadership that fosters a positive environment.
Communicate professionally and in a timely manner with stakeholders, and build positive, respectful relationships.
Build and maintain a program that fosters individual and team growth and development.
Create a competitive environment in which athletes can experience individual and team success.
Identify and apply strategies and tactics to maximize opportunities for success in competitions.
Maintain, inventory, store, and reorder equipment before the season begins.
Evaluate assistant coaches, where applicable.
Monitor athlete injuries, communicate with the athletic trainer and parents, and ensure athletes are medically cleared before returning to play.
Plan character development for athletes on a daily, weekly, monthly, and annual basis.
Prepare detailed practice plans supporting individual skill progression and strategy development.
Submit rosters, transportation requests, and certifications before deadlines.
Supervise facilities and athletes before, during, and after practices and competitions.