Asst. Varsity Baseball Coach

Job Title: Assistant Baseball Coach

Direct Supervisor(s): Head Baseball Coach / Athletic Director

Job Summary:

Position is responsible for assisting the head coach with organizing and developing the baseball program at Beech Grove High School. Position assists with conducting practices, motivating students, developing fundamental skills, and instructing student athletes in game strategies and techniques.

Essential Duties:

1. Assists the Head Baseball coach with instructing players in the basic fundamentals, rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.

2. Organizes and directs individual and small group practice activities/exercises as directed by the Head Baseball coach.

3. Assesses player’s skills, monitors players during competition and practice, and keeps the Head Baseball coach informed of the athletic performance of students.

4. Assists with determining game strategy.

5. Assists the Head Baseball Coach with supervising athletes during practices and competition.

6. Follows established procedures in the event of an athlete’s injury.

7. Models sportsmanship and maintains appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators.

8. Helps maintains the equipment room in orderly condition and assumes responsibility for its security.

9. Assists with the distribution of equipment, supplies, and uniforms to student-athletes as directed by the head coach.

10. Assists the Head Baseball Coach with submitting a list of award winners at the end of the season.

11. Participates in special activities to include parent’s night, banquets, award nights, etc.

12. Supports the Head Baseball Coach with varies administrative duties as assigned.

Other Duties:

1. Attends staff development meetings, clinics and other professional activities to improve coaching knowledge and performance.

2. Performs any other related duties as assigned by the Head Baseball Coach or Athletic Director

Job Specifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Qualifications:

Some baseball coaching and or playing experience required.

Must possess basic knowledge of the rules, regulations, strategies, and techniques of the sport.

Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other members of the coaching staff, school administrators, parents, and student-athletes.