Model Lab School Baseball Assistant Coach

Eastern Kentucky University•Richmond, VA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Model coaching positions are seasonal appointments. The baseball season is generally from February - June. Positions will ensure that KHSAA and EKU regulations and policies are observed during practices and events, provide coaching, role modeling and oversight of activities, and supervise students.

Requirements

High school diploma and completion of KHSAA training or minimum of 64 college credit hours is required.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must complete KHSAA and Model Lab School training requirements.
National and state criminal history background check.
Letter provided by the individual, from the Cabinet for Health and Family Services stating the applicant has no administrative findings of child abuse or neglect found through a background check of child abuse and neglect records maintained by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services.

Nice To Haves

Successful baseball experience as a competitor and/or coach.
Highly knowledgeable about the rules of the game and experience in working with student athletes.

Responsibilities

Work with Athletic Director and head coach to schedule practices and games.
Ensure presence at all scheduled baseball events.
Train and practice with student athletes using best practices for baseball and in accordance with all KHSAA and other national and state laws and guidelines.
Serve as a Model representative and liaison when interacting with Model parents and with employees, students, parents and community members of others schools.
Complete all required training for coaches, including Model orientation and review of the coaches handbook.
Serve as a role model, using appropriate behaviors and coaching techniques for student athletes.
Assist in selection and oversight of assistant coach and ensure proper behaviors are maintained.
Ensure proper maintenance and care of all athletic equipment.
Adhere to student confidentiality policies and procedures.
Follow proper protocol for student travel to competitions.
Learn and communicate with students and parents through the school-approved ROOMS communication system.
Complete other duties as assigned/requested by the Head Coach, Superintendent or Director of Athletics.