About This Role
This coaching position is for a baseball head coach for the spring 2027 season, focusing on developing student-athletes both on and off the field. The role requires strong baseball knowledge, leadership, and communication skills, with a commitment to fostering a Christ-centered team culture.
Responsibilities
- Plan and lead practices, develop individual skills, implement effective game strategies, and build a competitive baseball program that encourages growth and success
- Model Christian values and help student-athletes grow in character, integrity, accountability, and sportsmanship
- Maintain consistent, professional communication with players, families, assistant coaches, and athletic department staff regarding schedules, expectations, team updates, and concerns
- Understand, communicate, and consistently follow all school, athletic department, conference, and MSHSL policies and procedures
- Organize practices, games, team activities, equipment, and other program needs in collaboration with the athletic department
- Establish clear expectations for attendance, effort, conduct, and commitment while fostering a positive, inclusive, and team-oriented environment
- Work closely with the athletic director, assistant coaches, and school staff to support the overall mission and goals of MCA Athletics
Requirements
- Strong knowledge of baseball fundamentals, strategy, rules, and player development
- Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills
- Ability to build positive relationships with student-athletes and their families
- Commitment to following school policies and working collaboratively with athletic department leadership
- A commitment to supporting Maranatha Christian Academy’s Christian mission and integrating faith and character development into coaching
Nice to have:
- Previous baseball coaching experience, preferably at the high school level
- Experience leading a team or developing a baseball program
- Experience mentoring student-athletes and building a positive, competitive team culture
Important Details
- Contract: seasonal, temporary
About the Company
Maranatha Christian Academy is seeking a head baseball coach.
