Head Baseball Coach

About This Role

Leading a competitive baseball team, this full-time, on-site role involves planning and running practices, developing game strategies, and providing individual instruction to players. The Head Coach oversees player development, evaluates performance, and offers feedback to support continuous improvement, while fostering a safe and inclusive environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead team practices
• Develop game strategies
• Provide individualized instruction to players across key skill areas such as hitting, pitching, fielding, and base running
• Oversee player development plans
• Evaluate performance and offer constructive feedback to support continuous improvement
• Organize training schedules
• Manage lineups
• Coordinate with assistant coaches
• Maintain equipment standards
• Ensure a safe, inclusive environment for all participants
• Communicate regularly with athletes and families
• Represent the program at games and events
• Uphold the organization’s values and code of conduct

Requirements

• Strong Coaching Baseball and Baseball knowledge, including game strategy, fundamentals, and player development
• Effective Communication skills, with the ability to provide clear instruction and constructive feedback to players and families
• Coaching and Training skills to design structured practices and long-term development programs

Nice to have:

• Experience leading youth or amateur competitive baseball teams and managing a coaching staff
• Ability to create an inclusive, respectful team culture and to mentor athletes of varied skill levels
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, including scheduling, game preparation, and program administration
• Background in physical education, sports management, or related field, or equivalent coaching experience
• Knowledge of safety protocols, injury prevention, and basic athletic conditioning

About the Company

East Coast Elite Baseball is a competitive baseball organization focused on developing players’ skills and character through high-quality coaching and structured training programs. The organization emphasizes fundamentals, teamwork, and sportsmanship while preparing athletes to compete at advanced levels. East Coast Elite Baseball provides a supportive, performance-driven environment where players can grow both on and off the field. Coaches and staff work closely with athletes and families to create a positive, consistent development experience.