About This Role
An Assistant Baseball Coach helps the Head Coach with all aspects of the team, from recruiting and skill assessment to practice planning and game strategy. This role involves direct instruction of players, monitoring academic performance, and maintaining high standards of conduct.
Responsibilities
- Organize meetings for team prospects and encourage potential athletes to participate in the sport
- Assess player’s skills and assign team positions
- Develop a regular practice schedule and organize practice time to provide both individual and team development
- Work with the athletics director in scheduling facilities for practices and competition
- Assign duties to assistant coaches as necessary
- Coach and instruct players, individually or in groups, regarding the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport
- Observe players, during competition and practice to determine the needs for individual or team improvement
- Determine game strategy based on the team’s capabilities
- Establish and maintain standards of behavior and provide proper supervision of athletes at all times
- Monitor the academic performance of team members to ensure that eligibility requirements are met; and encourage student athletes to maintain a high academic standard
- Follow established procedures in the event of an athlete’s injury
- Conference with parents/guardians, as necessary, regarding the athletic performance of their student
- Model positive behavior and maintain appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators
- Act as a team representative and promote the sport by communicating with the booster clubs, service clubs, and other organizations
- Follow established procedures for the proper care, maintenance, and requisitioning of equipment, supplies, and uniforms
- Work with the athletic director to develop a policy for awards and submit a list of award winners at the end of the season
- Participate in special activities to include parent’s night, banquets, award nights, and pep assemblies
- Maintain eligibility forms, emergency data cards, insurance records, equipment inventory, and other related records
- Potentially drive athletes using district transportation to and from off campus games
- Model non-discriminatory practices in all activities
- Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must possess a valid Level One IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
Nice to have:
- Prior coaching experience
