Junior Varsity Baseball, Head Coach

Phillips Academy • Andover, MA

81d

About The Position

Phillips Academy seeks a Head Coach for the JV Baseball program for Spring 2026. Head Coach responsibilities include planning and executing team practices with JV assistant coach support, coaching in all regular season games as scheduled, and supporting varsity tryouts at the start of the spring season, beginning March 23 through the 3rd week in May. The commitment is approximately 20-25 hours per week (Monday – Saturday) with practices occurring weekdays from 3:15-5 p.m. as well as games typically on Wednesday and Saturday afternoons. The Head Coach will collaborate with the Head Varsity baseball coach on player development, game strategies, and practice plans when appropriate. Additionally, the Head Coach is expected to stay current in and expand knowledge of coaching techniques and model and ensure diversity and cultural competency in all position responsibilities.

Requirements

• Ability to positively motivate, inspire and be a role model to high school students, on and off the field.
• At least 2 years’ experience coaching in club, high school or college setting, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Baseball playing experience at high school, college or higher level.
• Ability and willingness to manage a Monday-Saturday practice/game schedule which includes travel to away opponents.

Responsibilities

• Plans and executes team practices with JV assistant coach support.
• Coaches in all regular season games as scheduled and as possible.
• Supports varsity tryouts at the start of the spring season.
• Collaborates with Head Varsity baseball coach on player development, game strategies, and practice plans.
• Stays current in and expands knowledge of coaching techniques.
• Models and ensures diversity and cultural competency in all position responsibilities.

What This Job Offers