Head Varsity Baseball Coach

The Varsity Head Coach Position is responsible for coaching and overall direction of the Liberty High School Baseball Program. The Varsity Head Coach motivates student-athletes, and assumes a major role in fostering cooperation, teamwork, sportsmanship, fan involvement, and the overall development of student-athletes.

Essential Duties:

• Hold organizational and informational meetings for prospective student athletes and parents.
• Holds organizational meetings for team prospects and encourages potential athletes to participate in the sport.
• Develops and communicates a regular practice schedule and organizes practice time to provide both individual and team development.
• Works with the athletics director in scheduling facilities for practices and competition.
• Assigns duties to assistant coach(es) as necessary.
• Assesses:
• student’s skills and assigns team positions.
• Coaches and instructs students, individually or in groups, regarding the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.
• Observes students, during competition and practice to determine the needs for individual or team improvement.
• Determines game strategy based on the team’s capabilities.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior and provides proper supervision of athletes at all times.

Qualifications:

• Some experience as a head coach or assistant coach at the high school or college level is preferred.
• Must possess effective coaching techniques and skills.
• Must possess a thorough knowledge of the rules, regulations, strategies, and techniques of the sport.
• Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school administrators, parents, students, and the community.