Head JV Baseball Coach - St. Petersburg Catholic High School
About The Position
St. Petersburg Catholic High School is seeking an experienced, passionate, and highly motivated Head Junior Varsity Baseball Coach to oversee the JV program and serve as an integral member of the Barons Baseball coaching staff. The coach will prepare student-athletes to compete successfully at the varsity level through a consistent developmental philosophy emphasizing skill acquisition, baseball IQ, character development, and a championship mindset. The successful candidate will be an exceptional teacher of the game, understand long-term player development, and uphold the standards, expectations, and Catholic values of St. Petersburg Catholic High School.
Requirements
- Collegiate playing and/or coaching experience.
- Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to teach advanced baseball fundamentals.
- Pass a Level II background screening and complete Diocesan safe environment protocols.
Nice To Haves
- Previous high school coaching experience.
Responsibilities
- Plan, organize, and execute structured daily practices that maximize player development and emphasize attention to detail, discipline, and competitive excellence.
- Develop individualized player development plans covering offense, defense, baserunning, mental performance, and baseball IQ.
- Teach advanced offensive concepts, including mechanics, approach, situational hitting, pitch recognition, bunting, and baserunning strategies.
- Instruct players at all defensive positions in proper footwork, throwing mechanics, communication, positioning, defensive priorities, and game awareness.
- Develop players’ understanding of situational baseball, including offensive and defensive decision-making, game management, and execution under pressure.
- Evaluate player performance through consistent observation, objective assessment, and ongoing communication with the varsity coaching staff.
- Maintain detailed practice plans, player evaluations, and records of developmental progress throughout the season.
- Foster a positive, disciplined, and competitive team culture rooted in accountability, integrity, and servant leadership.
- Communicate professionally and effectively with student-athletes, parents, faculty, administration, and the varsity coaching staff.
- Assist with offseason player development, youth camps, fundraising, and community outreach, and actively promote athletes to college recruiters.
- Serve as a positive role model and mentor student-athletes academically, athletically, spiritually, and personally.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
