Varsity Baseball Coach - Men's Coach (Stipend)

Carolina International School • Concord, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Carolina International School is seeking a motivated, knowledgeable, and student-centered Head Varsity Baseball Coach to lead its varsity baseball program for the 2027 spring season. The coach will oversee the program, develop student-athletes on and off the field, build a culture of teamwork and accountability, and help establish a competitive and respected baseball program. This is a seasonal, stipend-only position for the 2026–2027 school year in Concord, North Carolina.

The position includes afternoon practices, evening games, occasional weekend activities, approved off-season development, and team travel. The coach reports to the Athletic Director, with oversight from the Head of School. The selected candidate must meet applicable school and athletic association requirements, including required coaching certifications, training, and background screening. Candidates should submit a current résumé highlighting baseball playing or coaching experience and relevant qualifications.

Requirements

• Strong working knowledge of baseball fundamentals, strategies, rules, and player development.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to motivate, instruct, and positively influence high school student-athletes.
• Commitment to academic achievement, student safety, ethical conduct, and sportsmanship.
• Ability to meet applicable coaching certification, training, background-screening, and school requirements.
• Availability for scheduled practices, games, team travel, and other required seasonal responsibilities.
• Must complete or maintain required certifications and training, including CPR/AED, concussion awareness, emergency procedures, and care and prevention of athletic injuries.
• Must comply with applicable conference regulations, school policies, and North Carolina athletic requirements.
• Submit a current résumé highlighting baseball playing and/or coaching experience, relevant qualifications, and coaching background.

Nice To Haves

• Previous baseball coaching experience at the high school, collegiate, travel, or comparable competitive level.
• Experience developing organized practices, individual skill-development plans, and competitive game strategies.
• Knowledge of pitching development, player conditioning, and injury prevention.
• Experience building or strengthening an athletic program.
• Familiarity with North Carolina high school athletics and applicable conference requirements.
• Experience mentoring young athletes and establishing positive relationships with families.
• Additional coaching education, including NFHS coursework and Accredited Interscholastic Coach certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead, organize, and oversee all aspects of the varsity baseball program.
• Establish a coaching philosophy focused on skill development, competitive excellence, sportsmanship, and character.
• Design practices that develop baseball fundamentals, including hitting, pitching, fielding, base running, and situational awareness.
• Develop appropriate strength, conditioning, and player-development activities; evaluate performance and set measurable improvement goals.
• Build a team culture that promotes accountability, discipline, leadership, and mutual respect.
• Coordinate approved off-season workouts, summer development opportunities, and preseason preparation in accordance with applicable athletic rules.
• Prepare players for competition through organized practices, scouting, game planning, and in-game coaching.
• Manage player participation, lineups, substitutions, and game strategies fairly and professionally.
• Maintain team rosters, player records, season statistics, and equipment inventories.
• Ensure student-athletes meet school and conference eligibility requirements.
• Coordinate schedules, transportation, and team activities with the Athletic Director.
• Supervise student-athletes during practices, games, travel, and team-sponsored activities.
• Model integrity, respect, self-discipline, and good sportsmanship, and promote academic achievement and student leadership.
• Maintain safe practice and competition environments, including proper use and inspection of equipment and facilities.
• Follow injury-prevention, emergency-response, concussion-management, and student-safety procedures; maintain required certifications and complete safety training.
• Build professional relationships with student-athletes, parents, school personnel, officials, and the community.
• Communicate team expectations, schedules, program goals, and other important information; conduct preseason parent meetings.
• Collaborate with the Athletic Director on program improvement, equipment needs, fundraising opportunities, and community support.
• Represent Carolina International School positively at practices, competitions, meetings, and athletic events.
• Maintain a dependable presence throughout the season, complete program documentation, and work cooperatively with school administration.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed