Head Baseball Coach - High School

Woodburn SD 103•Woodburn, OR

About The Position

POSITION SUMMARY: The primary purpose of this position is to organize and coordinate all aspects of the assigned athletic program, including the duties of any assistant coaches or volunteers, as well as perform coaching duties for one or more designated teams. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum age 18 years. Background and Criminal History Clearance. First Aid and CPR Certification. NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching and Oregon State Component Certification (High School only). Demonstrates high level of communication skills and meets District standards for oral and written language proficiency in English, and if applicable, in Spanish or Russian. Skill in leadership and facilitation, including problem solving and conflict resolution. Excellent organizational skills for effectively managing multiple tasks. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Knowledge of rules and coaching strategies for assigned sport. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board or administration may deem appropriate and acceptable. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Communicates effectively in English in both oral and written form. Communicates effectively in Spanish or Russian (if assigned) in both oral and written form. Schedules and conducts regular practice sessions to improve skills and knowledge of the athletes and team in general. Instructs and coaches athletes in performance skills and techniques during practices and contests. Models good sportsmanship and enforces appropriate team rules and team discipline. Adheres to athletic eligibility requirements, District Athletic Handbook, league or association SOPs, and applicable OSAA rules. Supervises and/or arranges for proper supervision of athletes during practice, games, travel, and any related activities. Coordinates the duties and responsibilities of any assigned Assistant Coaches or volunteers. Provides program information to parents and notifies media of program and contest information. Monitors expenditures in relation to allocation, monitors proper use, care, and return of uniforms and other assigned equipment, and submits rosters and equipment inventories as required. Consults with the Athletic Director/Coordinator on a regular basis regarding individual, team, or program issues or needs. Establishes and maintains appropriate standards of student behavior and maintains order in a consistent and fair manner. Notifies and involves parents/guardians regarding a student’s behavior in accordance with school and District requirements. Follows all safety rules and takes all reasonable precautions to provide a safe and secure learning environment for all assigned students. Demonstrates support for District Core Values, District Mission, District Strategic Plan, and Schoolwide Improvement Plan. Establishes and maintains a positive and respectful learning environment and working relationship with students, staff, administration, parents/guardians, and community members. Assists parents and community members as needed. Demonstrates an awareness of and sensitivity to multicultural and multilingual values and environments. Complies with professional development activities as required by the District. Actively seeks out and participates in professional development activities designed to improve professional competence. Participates in various meetings for the purpose of receiving information or sharing information and expertise with students, colleagues, and parents/guardians. Holds expectations for high performance of self and students. Assesses results of performance for improvement on a regular basis. Demonstrates computer literacy and operates software programs as related to job responsibilities. Maintains accurate, complete, and confidential records as required by law and District policy and regulations. Maintains the integrity of confidential information relating to a student, family, colleague, or district patron, and uses or relays academic, social, or personal information only in the course of performing assigned responsibilities and in the best interest of the individuals involved. Follows all laws, District policies, rules, regulations, memos, announcements, and reasonable requests by proper authority.

Requirements

Minimum age 18 years.
Background and Criminal History Clearance.
First Aid and CPR Certification.
NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching and Oregon State Component Certification (High School only).
Demonstrates high level of communication skills and meets District standards for oral and written language proficiency in English, and if applicable, in Spanish or Russian.
Skill in leadership and facilitation, including problem solving and conflict resolution.
Excellent organizational skills for effectively managing multiple tasks.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Knowledge of rules and coaching strategies for assigned sport.

Responsibilities

Organize and coordinate all aspects of the assigned athletic program.
Perform coaching duties for one or more designated teams.
Communicate effectively in English, Spanish, or Russian (if assigned) in both oral and written form.
Schedule and conduct regular practice sessions.
Instruct and coach athletes in performance skills and techniques.
Model good sportsmanship and enforce team rules and discipline.
Adhere to athletic eligibility requirements, District Athletic Handbook, league or association SOPs, and applicable OSAA rules.
Supervise athletes during practice, games, travel, and related activities.
Coordinate the duties of Assistant Coaches or volunteers.
Provide program information to parents and notify media.
Monitor expenditures, proper use of uniforms and equipment, and submit rosters and inventories.
Consult with the Athletic Director/Coordinator.
Establish and maintain appropriate standards of student behavior.
Notify and involve parents/guardians regarding student behavior.
Follow all safety rules and provide a safe learning environment.
Demonstrate support for District Core Values, Mission, Strategic Plan, and Schoolwide Improvement Plan.
Establish and maintain a positive and respectful learning environment.
Assist parents and community members as needed.
Demonstrate awareness of multicultural and multilingual values.
Comply with professional development activities.
Participate in meetings for information sharing.
Hold expectations for high performance.
Assess performance for improvement.
Demonstrate computer literacy.
Maintain accurate, complete, and confidential records.
Maintain the integrity of confidential information.
Follow all laws, District policies, rules, regulations, memos, announcements, and reasonable requests.