Middle School Baseball Coach

As a MS Baseball Coach, you will assist in delivering measurable results in developing, enhancing and promoting an athletic program that will be distinguished by the teams’ display of integrity, citizenship, character, work ethic, and their ability to overcome adversity. To instruct students in appropriate methods of baseball and to be respectful of themselves, their opponents, and officials regardless of the outcome of their event.

Must have knowledge and expertise in the strategies, methods and techniques for a successful sport offering.

• Work with the Varsity coach in order to have proper preparation for competition at the middle school level as well as carrying over to the high school level of competition.
• Serve as a role model for students.
• Instruct players in the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of baseball.
• Supervise athletes during practices and competition.
• Follow established procedures in the event of an athlete’s injury.
• Model sports-like behavior and maintain appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators.
• Distribute and collect equipment, supplies, and uniforms to students at the beginning and end of the season.
• Participate in special activities to include parent’s night and awards night.
• Model nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.

• Work to enhance and display the philosophy and objectives of the department.
• Work with the athletic trainers, MS Athletic Liaison, Director of Athletics to ensure proper medical assistance is available and plans are in order for emergency situations.
• Administer the District athletic codes.
• Perform such other duties, consistent with this position, as determined by the MS Athletic Liaison, principal/athletic director.

• Schedule must be flexible.
• Good communication skills.
• Previous experience working with middle-school aged athletes preferred.