Middle School Baseball Coach

The school seeks an experienced baseball coach who is involved in the community and dedicated to carrying out the mission of the school. This position is a part-time, exempt staff position. This position will report to the Assistant Director of Athletics and Baseball Program Coordinator. The coach will work seasonally as needed for the sport assigned.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Evaluating performance and providing suitable feedback, balancing criticism with positivity and motivation.
• Assessing strengths and weaknesses in a participant's performance and identifying areas for further development.
• Adapting to the needs and interests of group or individual participants.
• Effectively communicating instruction.
• Demonstrating an activity by breaking the task down into a sequence.
• Encouraging participants to gain and develop skills, knowledge and techniques.
• Ensuring that participants train and perform to a high standard of health and safety at all times.
• Inspiring confidence and self-belief.
• Developing knowledge and understanding of fitness, injury, sports psychology, nutrition and sports science.
• Acting as a role model, gaining the respect and trust of the people you work with.

Requirements:

• Prior years coaching or athletic experience is preferred.
• Organization and time management skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Positive attitude towards students, staff and faculty.
• High-energy positive style of engagement with students.
• Ability to coach independently and without direction.
• Displays integrity, professionalism, and high character at all times.