Head Baseball Coach

Canon City Schools•Canon City, CO

21h•Onsite

About The Position

This is an INTERNAL ONLY position for the Head Baseball Coach for the 2026-2027 school year, with the season running from August to December, potentially extending for playoffs and championship games. The role is based at Cañon City High School.

Requirements

Hold a current teaching or administrative certificate from the Colorado Department of Education.
OR 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 strong rapport with diverse individuals and groups, including team personnel, students, faculty, administration, maintenance staff, parents, community members, spectators, officials, fellow coaches, media representatives, and the broader community.
Exhibit a high level of cooperation in all duties and responsibilities, collaborating effectively with athletic directors, school administrators, other staff members, team members, and parents.
Display diligence, enthusiasm, integrity, honesty, and a passion for the sport.
Maintain exemplary personal appearance and dress, including proper coaching attire and physical condition.
Uphold a positive public demeanor and etiquette that reflects well on the team, athletic department, school, and community.
Enforce discipline among coaches, players, and support staff.
Serve as a role model by upholding school codes, game rules, and ideals of good sportsmanship.
Promote and teach only ethical, aggressive, and fair play while always stressing good sportsmanship.
Teach skills and techniques pertinent to the sport and continually model and monitor behavior and academics.
Aid in the development of the overall person.
Be fair and impartial with players and sensitive to individual differences, needs, interests, temperaments, attitudes, and tolerances.
Create confidence in the coach, the school, and the district through actions.
Owe the school maximal effort and loyalty.
Strive for excellence throughout the program, department, and school.
Treat the faculty, staff, and student body with dignity and respect.
Support all endorsed school activities.
Encourage the student body to be polite, courteous, and fair to everyone involved in a contest.
Maintain high discipline and expectations and be firm, fair, and consistent in enforcing those expectations.
Continue professional growth in both academic teaching and athletic coaching.
Encourage assistant coaches to think independently and allow for the exchange of ideas.
Discuss disagreements with fellow coaches privately and promptly.
Communicate expectations clearly to staff before the season.
Value and praise assistant coaches for their contributions.
Ensure assistant coaches have a strong sense of allegiance to the program and are willing to fulfill responsibilities.
Support, promote, and cooperate with all other coaches and activity sponsors for the well-being of the program as a whole.
Communicate regularly about athletes and off-season schedules so athletes can participate in various activities.
Cooperate with every faculty member.
Keep the practice area and locker rooms in order.
Store equipment and use equipment properly.
Keep locker rooms and storage areas locked.
File proper maintenance requests for large items of need.
Use sound and acceptable teaching practices.
Run well-organized practice sessions.
Complete pre-season planning well before the start date.
Adhere to a highly efficient and technically sound program of injury prevention.
Follow a prescribed routine and communicate well with the patient, trainer, and parents when injuries occur.
Construct a well-organized game plan.
Develop a sound system for equipment accountability.
Keep assistant coaches, volunteers, student managers, and statisticians informed about expectations.
Cooperate fully with building staff, other programs, media, support staff, and administration.
Cooperate fully with maintenance staff, transportation, and others supporting the program.