Middle School Baseball Coach

University Preparatory AcademySeattle, WA
22h$2,500 - $3,100

About The Position

Under minimal supervision, coach and facilitate our University Prep Middle School Baseball Program. Season begins on March 16, 2026, and concludes the week of May 15, 2026. Practices are held Tuesday and Thursdays with games played throughout the week.

Requirements

  • High School diploma or GED required
  • Demonstrated competence and experience in coaching Baseball required
  • Must possess or be willing to obtain valid First Aid/CPR card
  • Must be a strong, successful baseball player and coach
  • Deep knowledge of the intricacies of the game of baseball rules and instruction
  • Understanding of the developmental needs of upper school- aged students
  • Efficient, well organized, and able to handle a variety of duties simultaneously
  • Flexibility and adaptability to meet the needs of the students and program
  • Professional manner, discretion, and appearance
  • Sense of humor, energy and enthusiasm and ability to hold students and oneself to high expectations
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent customer service skills and strong work ethic
  • Ability to work with students from diverse backgrounds
  • Ability to work and communicate well with all levels of faculty and staff
  • Ability to work and communicate well with students and their parents
  • Ability to maintain confidential information
  • Proficient in appropriate computer skills and office equipment
  • Ability to stand for long periods
  • Awareness of proper body mechanics to prevent injury
  • Ability to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, walk, and talk
  • Ability to use hands and finger, handle or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
  • Some local travel may be required

Nice To Haves

  • Bachelor’s degree in physical education or related field from a four-year college or university preferred
  • Recent successful coaching experience in a school environment preferred

Responsibilities

  • Teaches appropriate fundamentals, techniques, strategies and skills
  • Is responsible for health and safety of the athletes
  • Articulates a well-defined and understandable coaching philosophy to players and families
  • Applies developmentally appropriate and age-appropriate methods to coaching student-athletes
  • Prepares detailed practice and game plans
  • Emphasizes sportsmanship and leadership among athletes
  • Clearly communicates to players, parents, administrators and staff
  • Positively motivates athletes and promotes teamwork
  • Inventories and organizes gear and uniforms; requests new purchases as needed
  • Attends all meetings required by league and/or Athletic Director
  • Is familiar with and complies with all policies and regulations as put forth in the school’s documents
  • Since safety and security are everyone’s responsibility, takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, faculty, staff, equipment, materials and facilities
  • Performs other duties as assigned
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