Varsity Assistant Boys Baseball Coach

Southeast Dubois County School Corporation•Forest Park, IN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Varsity Assistant Boys Baseball Coach is responsible for assisting in the organization and supervision of the baseball program, instructing athletes in fundamental skills and strategy, and promoting positive character development. This role requires substantial knowledge of the sport, effective communication with athletes and staff, and adherence to school and league policies. The coach will also assist with administrative duties related to scheduling, transportation, and equipment, and serve as a mentor to student athletes, guiding them in both athletic and academic pursuits. Additionally, the position involves fostering good public relations with the community, media, and parents.

Requirements

Has the ability to organize and supervise a total sports program.
Has previous successful coaching experience in assigned sport.
Must have substantial knowledge of the technical aspects of the sport and continue to examine new theories and procedures pertinent to the field.
Must serve as an appropriate role model for student athletes through his/her instructions and actions.
Thorough knowledge of all the athletic policies approved by the Southeast Dubois County School Corporation's Board of Education and responsible for their implementation by the entire staff of the sports program.
Knowledge of existing system, state and league regulations; implements same consistently and interprets them for staff.
Understands the proper administrative line of command and refers all requests or grievances through proper channels.
Aware of all public/staff/departmental meetings that require attendance.
Delegates specific duties, supervises implementation and, at season's end, analyzes staff effectiveness and evaluates all assistants.
Performs such other duties which may be assigned by the athletic director/principal.
Assists the athletic director in scheduling, providing transportation and requirements for tournament and special sport events.
Assists in the necessary preparation to hold scheduled sport events or practices and adheres to scheduled facility times.
Provides documentation to fulfill state and system requirements concerning physical examinations, parental consent and eligibility.
Provides proper safeguards for maintenance and protection of assigned equipment sites.
Advises the athletic director and recommends policy, method or procedural changes.
Serves as a mentor to each athlete to promote the development and demonstration in student athletes the character traits of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship.
Gives constant attention to a student athlete's grades and conduct.
By his/her presence at all practices games and while traveling, provides assistance, guidance and safeguards for each participant.
Provides training rules and any other unique regulations of the sport to each athlete who is considered a participant.
Initiates programs and policies concerning injuries, medical attention and emergencies.
Completes paperwork on all disabling athletic injuries on proper forms and submits to athletic office within 24 hours.
Directs student managers, assistants and statisticians.
Determines discipline, delineates procedures concerning due process when the enforcement of discipline is necessary and contracts parents when a student is dropped or becomes ineligible.
Assists athletes in their college or advanced educational selection.
Participates in the budgeting function with the athletic director by establishing requirements for the next season.
Recommends equipment guidelines as to type, style, color or technical specifications.
Is accountable for all equipment and collects the cost of any equipment lost or not returned.
Arranges for issuing, storing and reconditioning of equipment and submits annual inventory and current records concerning same.
Properly marks and identifies all equipment before issuing or storing.
Monitors equipment rooms and coaches' offices, authorizes who may enter, issue or requisition equipment.
Permits the athletes to only be in authorized areas of the building at the appropriate times.
Examines locker rooms before and after practices and games, checking on general cleanliness of the facility.
Responsible for cleanliness and maintenance of specific sport equipment.
Secures all doors, lights, windows and locks before leaving building if custodians are not on duty.
Instills in each player a respect for equipment and school property, its care and proper use.
Organizes parents, coaches, players and guests for preseason meetings.
Promotes the sport within the school through recruiting athletes who are not in another sports program and promotes the sport outside the school through news media or in any other feasible manner.
Responsible for the quality, effectiveness and validity of any oral or written release to local media.
Responsible for maintaining good public relations with news media, booster club, parents, officials, volunteers and fans.
Presents information to news media concerning schedules, tournaments and results.

Nice To Haves

Preference given to candidates who, through the interview process, past experience, and references have demonstrated the ability to interact with students, staff, and the community.

Responsibilities

Organize and supervise a total sports program.
Instruct athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy, and physical training necessary for individual and team success.
Instruct and demonstrate behaviors that lead to socially acceptable character development, self-discipline, self-confidence, and pride of accomplishment.
Upgrade knowledge and skills through coaching clinics, observations, and consultation.
Implement athletic policies approved by the Board of Education.
Implement and interpret system, state, and league regulations.
Establish the fundamental philosophy, skills, and techniques to be taught by staff.
Train and inform staff, encouraging professional growth and clinic attendance.
Delegate specific duties, supervise implementation, and analyze staff effectiveness.
Maintain discipline, adjust grievances, and work to increase morale and cooperation.
Assist the athletic director in scheduling, providing transportation, and requirements for tournament and special sport events.
Assist in the preparation for scheduled sport events or practices and adhere to scheduled facility times.
Coordinate program with maintenance and school employees.
Provide documentation for physical examinations, parental consent, and eligibility.
Provide proper safeguards for maintenance and protection of assigned equipment sites.
Advise the athletic director and recommend policy, method, or procedural changes.
Serve as a mentor to each athlete to promote character traits.
Give constant attention to a student athlete's grades and conduct.
Provide assistance, guidance, and safeguards for each participant at practices, games, and while traveling.
Provide training rules and other unique regulations of the sport to each athlete.
Initiate programs and policies concerning injuries, medical attention, and emergencies.
Complete paperwork on all disabling athletic injuries.
Direct student managers, assistants, and statisticians.
Determine discipline and delineate procedures concerning due process.
Contract parents when a student is dropped or becomes ineligible.
Assist athletes in their college or advanced educational selection.
Participate in the budgeting function with the athletic director.
Recommend equipment guidelines.
Account for all equipment and collect the cost of any lost or unreturned equipment.
Arrange for issuing, storing, and reconditioning of equipment.
Submit annual inventory and current records concerning equipment.
Properly mark and identify all equipment before issuing or storing.
Monitor equipment rooms and coaches' offices.
Examine locker rooms before and after practices and games.
Secure all doors, lights, windows, and locks before leaving the building if custodians are not on duty.
Instill in each player a respect for equipment and school property.
Organize parents, coaches, players, and guests for preseason meetings.
Promote the sport within and outside the school.
Be responsible for the quality, effectiveness, and validity of any oral or written release to local media.
Maintain good public relations with news media, booster club, parents, officials, volunteers, and fans.
Present information to news media concerning schedules, tournaments, and results.