Head Coach - Baseball

Alpine School District•Westlake, UT

About The Position

The Head Coach - Baseball leads the school baseball program, promoting school spirit and sportsmanship at athletic and other school events while maintaining a balanced emphasis on competitive success. The position does not require a teaching certificate. The coach will teach an hourly conditioning class. A teaching position may also be available if the candidate’s skills match positions currently hiring at the school. More information will be provided during interviews. The head coach coordinates team selection and tryouts; organizes safe, effective practices that address athletes’ needs; prepares teams for local and national competitions; and develops athletes’ sport-specific skills. The coach also supports student-athletes’ academic efforts, provides constructive individual instruction, works effectively with athletes, staff, families, administrators, and support staff, and represents the school and team positively in the community. Responsibilities include managing team resources and fundraising in accordance with Alpine School District policies and procedures, overseeing local and out-of-state trips and events, maintaining equipment and ordering uniforms and gear, and participating in the hiring and instruction of assistant coaches. This is a non-contract, stipend-paid position with no benefits. Eminently qualified head coaches who teach classes may receive the hourly teacher rate for one class period during an estimated 45–90 days of the school year, in addition to the district-approved extracurricular stipend.

Requirements

Must be able to coordinate team selection and tryouts and run safe, effective practices.
Must be able to communicate and collaborate effectively with athletes, staff, parents, administration, and support staff.
Must be able to support student-athletes’ academic efforts and provide constructive individual instruction.
Must adhere to state and NFHS safety guidelines, rules, and regulations for the sport or activity.
Must be able to manage team resources, budgets, fundraising, and trips in accordance with district policies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

Candidates are desired to have experience and knowledge in coaching at the high school, travel ball, and/or college levels.
Eminent qualifications to teach classes may qualify the head coach for the hourly teacher rate for one class period during the school year.

Responsibilities

Coordinate team selection and tryouts.
Coordinate and conduct safe, effective practices that address athletes’ needs.
Select and prepare the competition team for local and national competitions.
Work, communicate, and collaborate effectively with athletes, staff, parents, administration, and support staff in support of the school’s vision for the team.
Maintain a positive image for the school, community, and team.
Engage in school and community events.
Support and motivate student-athletes to do their best in academic studies.
Develop sport-specific skills in athletes.
Provide individual instruction and guidance to student-athletes in a constructive manner.
Adhere to state and NFHS safety guidelines, rules, and regulations for the sport or activity.
Manage, plan, and budget resources in conformity with Alpine School District regulations, policies, and procedures (PACE).
Manage, plan, and provide fundraising opportunities for the team and individual costs associated with the team (PACE).
Oversee local and extended or out-of-state trips and events that benefit the team and school.
Maintain team equipment and order uniforms and gear.
Participate in hiring and instructing assistant coaches.
Teach an hourly conditioning class.