Head Middle School Baseball Coach

Qualifications:

• Certified as a teacher by the West Virginia Board of Education or holds coaching authorization granted by the State Superintendent of Schools.
• Exhibit knowledge of the assigned sport, as well as of the duties and responsibilities of a head coach and the ability to perform the duties and responsibilities as demonstrated in the personal interview.
• Specialized training in the area of assigned sport.
• Good evaluations and/or recommendations from professional associates, employers, and/or supervisors.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, school personnel and parents
• Ability to work cooperatively with others.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Implement clinics and schedule times for a weight training program year round.
• Inventory and maintenance of equipment before and after the season.
• Determine eligibility of players. Be sure all athletes have turned in the proper paperwork before participating (i.e. birth certificates, physical forms, and insurance forms).
• Take an active role in the prevention of drugs, alcohol, and tobacco abuse.
• Work closely with the athletic trainer to prevent injuries and stress injury prevention to athletes.
• The head coach will be responsible for all coaching and teaching activity concerning sport.
• Strive to set an example of the highest ethical and moral conduct, and emphasize sportsmanship.
• Develop, implement and manage the athletic program.
• Foster a climate conducive to learning and good sportsmanship.
• Establish and maintain proper record keeping systems.