Head Coach - High School Baseball

Chillicothe R-II School District•Chillicothe, MO

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The Head Coach is responsible for helping each participating student achieve a high level of skill, an appreciation for the values of discipline and sportsmanship, and an increased level of self-esteem. The Head Coach reports to the Athletic Director. This role involves administrative, supervisory, record-keeping, eligibility, injury/safety, team activities, and relationship management responsibilities to ensure a positive and successful athletic program.

Requirements

A Four-Year College Degree OR Serving as a MSHSAA Approved Assistant Coach (60 College Hours) for a minimum of TWO school years.
First aid and CPR training required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in teaching, coaching, and sports medicine preferred.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrate success in area of application.

Responsibilities

Responsible with Athletic Director for all matters relating to the organization, administration, and philosophy of the sport.
Serves in a leadership capacity to the community program and oversees the high school/middle school program.
Coaches individual participants in the skills necessary for excellent achievement in the sport.
Maintains competency and follows MSHSAA rules, event procedures, coaching techniques, and general information about the sport.
Recommends to the Athletic Director teams that may be scheduled.
Works closely with the Athletic Director to schedule TCAPS facility use.
Works with coaches and/or Athletic Director to plan transportation and appropriate supervision at away contests.
Maintains appropriate rapport with players’ parents and a positive relationship with interested segments of the community.
Cooperates with newspapers, radio, and T.V.
Assumes responsibility for bringing his/her staff and team to the game physically, mentally, and emotionally prepared for competition.
Maintains self-control and provides an example of sportsmanlike conduct during games.
Accepts responsibility for the outcome of the game and congratulates or consoles players, staff, and officials.
Attends in-district meetings and sports-related clinics.
Attends and subscribes to professional organizations.
Assists Athletic Director in recruiting and hiring all coaches.
Evaluates all assistant, sub-varsity and volunteer coaches in his/her sport.
Assigns duties to coaching staff effectively, including realistic duties and opportunities to use talents.
Establishes regular meetings, realistic responsibilities for assistants, and reliable procedures.
Delegates authority with equal responsibility while remaining accountable.
Provides an atmosphere of cooperation by being receptive to suggestions and giving credit to those responsible for success.
Maintains an accurate and current team & program roster and submits copies to the Athletic Office.
Provides an adequate system for handling equipment, which may include issuing, collecting, purchasing, and accounting.
Develops a consistent and positive communications procedure through the school and media to inform parents and the general public about his/her sport.
Maintains accurate statistics, records, and results of the season.
Arranges for the presentation of team awards and banquet at the end of the season.
Enforces all rules of the MSHSAA related to his/her sport.
Enforces discipline and sportsmanlike behavior at all times, and establishes and oversees penalties for breach of such standards.
Ensures that no bullying/hazing occurs in his/her sport.
Establishes performance criteria for participation in interscholastic competition.
Checks with Athletic Office on individual athlete’s eligibility.
Cooperates with building principal and athletic department head regarding eligibility lists, equipment needs, and program information.
Cooperates with the Athletic Director to verify that no participant is issued equipment or allowed to practice until his/her physical examination and insurance coverage are complete.
Oversees the safety condition of the facility or area in which assigned sport is conducted at all times that students are present.
Enforces rules and regulations concerning conditioning of players and their health and safety.
Exercises great care in dealing with all injuries and particularly those that are of a serious nature, assuring competent medical care.
Secures signed approval of the doctor and parent before an injured athlete is allowed to participate again in athletic activities following serious or prolonged injuries.
Provides supervision of all athletes until they have left the building and/or site.
Ensures that all windows, doors, and gates are locked in any area that has been used.
Plans all practice sessions and competitions, and supervises out-of-season conditioning program.
Organizes, supervises, coordinates, and evaluates practice sessions and related activities with proper attention to players' mental and physical well-being.
Ensures a positive environment free of hazing, harassment, bullying and intimidating language and behaviors.
Plans and executes special events, Senior/Parent Night, team meals, awards banquet, other special recognition, etc.
Shows enthusiasm for working with students and has good rapport with them.
Is supportive and cooperative of other staff members and academic staff members in other non-sport activities.
Is enthusiastic for the sport itself.
Is firm, fair, and consistent when administering disciplinary action.
Uses all possible ethical means of motivation.
Emphasizes the value of competitive athletics, acceptable personal behavior, decision making, and lasting values to each individual.
Serves as an exemplary professional.
Performs other duties as assigned.