About This Role
An Assistant Baseball Coach will join a high school athletic program, working under the Head Baseball Coach to instruct student-athletes in baseball mechanics, tactical strategies, physical conditioning, and situational gameplay. This role involves fostering a safe, disciplined, and competitive culture while complying with OHSAA standards.
Responsibilities
- Teach fundamental and advanced baseball techniques for specific position groups (e.g., pitchers, catchers, infielders, or outfielders), emphasizing proper throwing mechanics, hitting fundamentals, base running, and defensive approaches
- Assist in planning and executing daily structured practices, batting practice, fungo drills, and field maintenance
- Help manage in-game bench operations, chart pitches or tendencies, and coach bases as assigned by the Head Coach
- Assist in leading sport-specific strength, agility, and mobility routines, arm-care/throwing programs, and injury prevention protocols per OHSAA safety guidelines
- Model and promote high standards of integrity, discipline, work ethic, teamwork, and respect both on the field and in the community
- Help monitor student-athletes' academic progress to ensure ongoing eligibility, supervise team travel, and ensure all field/equipment operations run smoothly
Requirements
- Strong background in competitive baseball (high school, collegiate, or club coaching/playing experience preferred)
- Deep understanding of OHSAA baseball rules, pitch-count restrictions, and safety regulations
- Valid (or ability to obtain prior to the start of the season) OHSAA Pupil Activity Permit (PAP), including:
- CPR/AED Certification
- First Aid for Coaches
- Concussion Training (NFHS / Ohio Dept. of Health)
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest (Lindsay's Law) Training
- Student Mental Health Training
- Successful completion of FBI/BCI criminal background checks and district hiring requirements