Varsity Baseball Coach

Suttons Bay Public Schools is hiring a Varsity Baseball Coach to lead our team for the 2026-2027 school year. Experience coaching is preferred, although those who have played the game will also be considered.

Qualifications:

• Experience coaching baseball preferred
• Experience working with high school age student athletes
• Leadership and organizational skills

Performance Responsibilities:

• Must conduct regular practice and team conditioning, both in and out of season
• Ability to motivate and lead student athletes
• Instruct the team on game strategies, techniques and skill building
• Demonstrate strong leadership skills and sportsmanship
• Responsible, alongside the Athletic Director, for all matters relating to the organization, administration and philosophy of the sport
• Adhere to the MHSAA Coaches Guidebook and Suttons Bay Coaches Handbook
• Act as a positive role model on and off the field
• Engage with local and community programs related to the sport
• Maintain competency in MHSAA rules, event procedures, coaching techniques and general information about all aspects of the sport
• Communicate effectively with the Athletic Department regarding scheduling, budget, injuries, etc.
• Communicate effectively with Suttons Bay Athletic Boosters in support of their program
• Communicate effectively with parents and the community regarding all aspects of the program
• Follow district policies and procedures regarding facility use, transportation, purchasing, fundraising, etc
• Alongside the Athletic Director, assign duties, supervise and evaluate sub-varsity coaches
• Help to recruit and retain sub-varsity coaches
• Provide adequate supervision of events until all athletes have left the facilities
• Maintain adequate records of rosters, stats and awards
• Effectively recognize the efforts of student-athletes and plan special events in this regard (banquets, Senior/Parent night, etc.)
• Establishe and maintain the importance of the meaning of student-athlete, including check-ins with all stakeholders regarding student eligibility

Terms of Employment

• Part-time, sport season position
• Pay is based on Schedule B of the SBEA contract
• Athletic positions are for a period of one season (school year) and require yearly Board of Education approval with positive evaluations.