The Junior High Baseball Coach is responsible for providing leadership, instruction, and supervision to student-athletes participating in the junior high baseball program. The coach will develop fundamental baseball skills, promote teamwork, sportsmanship, discipline, and respect, and provide a positive and developmentally appropriate athletic experience for all participants.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Plan, organize, and conduct baseball practices that develop individual skills, team fundamentals, and overall player development.
• Teach fundamental baseball skills, including throwing, catching, fielding, hitting, base running, pitching, and defensive positioning.
• Develop age-appropriate practice plans, game strategies, and player rotations.
• Provide opportunities for all student-athletes to learn, participate, and improve their baseball skills.
• Promote good sportsmanship, teamwork, discipline, respect, and positive attitudes.
• Supervise student-athletes during practices, competitions, team activities, and athletic travel.
• Maintain a safe, positive, and supportive environment for all student-athletes.
• Communicate effectively with student-athletes, parents, athletic administration, and other coaching staff.
• Properly care for and maintain athletic equipment, uniforms, fields, and facilities.
• Follow all district policies, athletic department procedures, and applicable state athletic association guidelines.
• Attend required coaching meetings, trainings, and professional development opportunities.
• Report injuries, safety concerns, or disciplinary issues to the appropriate school personnel.
• Serve as a positive role model and representative of the school district.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director or administration.