Freshman Baseball Head Coach

Overview

Job Title: Head Coach -- Freshman Baseball Team -- Upper Arlington High School
Reports to: Director of Student Life

Organization: Upper Arlington City Schools / Upper Arlington City School District

Summary: This position is responsible for coaching and providing direction to student athletes so that they achieve a high level of skill as well as an appreciation for discipline, sportsmanship and teamwork in baseball. This position works closely with the other Athletics staff.

• Follows and maintains knowledge of all District policies and procedures.
• Instructs and teaches skill sets and techniques necessary for individual and team achievement in baseball.
• Establishes a fair and objective manner for executing athlete selection and effectively communicates with students regarding selection decisions for team rosters.
• Demonstrates a willingness to meet with the parent(s) or guardian(s) of any student who is a member or trying out for the team.
• Demonstrates the ability and/or experience to create and maintain an inclusive team culture.
• Plans and sets up activities, practices, and games in conjunction with the Department of Student Life.
• Ensures a certified coach is present at all baseball practices and meets.
• Develops appropriate training programs and practice schedules.
• Ensures that proper cleaning, storage, and maintenance of all athletic equipment and uniforms and updated inventories are adhered to.
• Arranges game transportation for athletic participants in conjunction with the Department of Student Life.
• Travels with student athletes for all events or assigns a School District approved designee to travel with all other levels, on the team bus both to and from games.
• Adheres to all financial policies of the district in regard to the collection and disbursement of money, expenses, and receipts.
• Makes recommendations regarding the purchase of uniforms, equipment and supplies.
• Works directly with the Director of Student Life in preparing baseball practice and game schedules.
• Maintains necessary records and completes required paperwork in a specified time and manner.
• Ensures that proper form(s) (insurance, attendance, medical) are obtained and current.
• Ensures that all student athletes practicing or competing have been cleared through the Director of Student Life’s office.
• Enforces discipline policies and emphasizes sportsmanship and healthy lifestyles. Supervises students in locker rooms at home and away games and ensures appropriate behavior.
• Checks and secures all office, storage room, outside doors, locker rooms and all lights after the last player leaves after games and practices (Head Coach may delegate this responsibility to an Assistant Coach).
• Ensures that appropriate rules and regulations regarding the conduct and eligibility of athletic activities and athletes are explained and followed.
• Maintains a safe environment and facilities for student athletes at all times.
• Coordinates with the Press and reports meet results. Follows OHSAA rules and regulations and Ohio Capital Conference rules and regulations.
• Provides guidance for the youth and middle school baseball programs.
• Assists in the selection and training of Assistant Coaches.
• Works with Athletic Training when reporting injuries.
• Reports and secures approval from the district for all adults associated with their sport.
• Submits athlete rosters to the Director of Student Life three weeks before the first game, notifies of any roster changes, inventories, final season statistics and alphabetical list of award winners immediately following the season (list includes the number of awards earned and the class of the athlete).
• Consults with the Director of Student Life regarding any off-season training programs.
• Assigns duties to all assistant coaches under his/her jurisdiction, including pre-season practice sessions.
• Interacts thoughtfully and courteously with students, staff, parents, fellow coaches, and officials and resolves conflicts professionally.
• Maintains and secures confidential records and inquiries appropriately.
• Professionally represents the school and the District in interactions with students, parents, community, staff and the media.
• Maintains appropriate certifications and training hours as required.
• Attends work regularly and is punctual.

• Attends inservice training and staff meetings as needed.
• Sanitizes and cleans equipment.
• Inspects facilities and fields for health and safety concerns.
• Chaperones/supervises athletic events, as needed.

All school employees have some responsibility for supervising standards and assisting in maintaining a safe environment.

Education and/or

Experience:

Pupil Activity Permit and three years coaching experience preferred. Prior successful experience working in a school setting or coaching student athletes strongly preferred.

Other Credentials and requirements listed in the original description include:

• Accurate Reporting:
  Educators shall accurately report…