Head Varsity Baseball Coach, Upper School

The Harker School•San Jose, CA

About The Position

The Harker School seeks a Head Varsity Baseball Coach for its Upper School Athletic Program. The season begins in February and runs through May 2027. Coaches are expected to support the personal development of student-athletes by teaching sport-related skills, fostering a competitive nature, promoting ethical behavior and good sportsmanship, and helping students develop leadership and life skills. The coach will manage students safely and effectively, organize practices and games, communicate with the Athletic Director, staff, students, and parents, and follow the Upper School Coaches Handbook and related guidelines. The position may involve extended periods of standing or walking. Most of the time may be spent indoors in a gym environment, with some outdoor exposure possible during team travel. Pay is determined according to the school's established pay scale, based on relevant education and experience as evaluated by Human Resources. The posted range represents the full pay scale; most new hires are expected to fall within its lower to middle portion based on their qualifications and experience.

Requirements

At least 18 years of age.
First Aid/CPR certified.
Experience working with children is preferred; must be comfortable working with and around school-age children.
Experience coaching students ages 13–19.
Experience in or a strong background in baseball.
Ability to model and promote a positive team culture and sportsmanship.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with children.
One to two years of coaching experience.

Responsibilities

Safely and effectively manage groups of students.
Organize practice plans and game plans.
Communicate effectively with the Athletic Director, other staff, students, and parents.
Stay informed about weekly sports emails, updated developments, and changes.
Follow the guidelines in the Upper School Coaches Handbook.
Complete miscellaneous tasks and duties as requested.
Attend coaches meetings and mandatory seasonal parent meetings.
Ensure students participate in a fair and sportsmanlike manner.
Ensure the safety and decorum of students while traveling to away games.
Maintain knowledge of applicable league, section, and state bylaws.
Provide guidance for middle and/or lower school programs where applicable.
Assume related duties as required or assigned.
Teach sport-related skills and support student-athletes’ personal, leadership, and life-skill development.