What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coach - Baseball, Junior Varsity position at Bellingham High School?
BELLINGHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS
BELLINGHAM, MASSACHUSETTS
Title: Baseball, Junior Varsity Coach
NOTE:
This appointment is subject to sufficient participation to appropriately support this coaching position. When designated by Athletic Director, Coach will drive students to/from athletic events where 14 or fewer student-athletes are traveling with the team. Incumbent is anticipated to apply and be appointed.
Function:
- To plan, direct and supervise all phases of the total Junior Varsity Baseball Program in accordance with the MIAA, Tri-Valley League, Athletic Department and School policies.
- To oversee the physiological and skill development of student-athletes in the program.
- To develop each student participant to maximum potential in a program of skill, learning and improvements.
- Directly responsible to the Head Coach and Athletic Director, in liaison with the High School Principal.
- Works under the direction of the Varsity Head Coach to ensure that a consistent philosophy of skill development in student athletes is followed.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assumes responsibility as designated by the Athletic Director and Head Coach.
- Assumes responsibility for organizing, coaching and administering in a manner consistent with the total Junior Varsity Baseball Program.
- Adheres to the adopted policies of the Bellingham School Committee.
- Follows the policies and procedures in the Athletic Department Staff Handbook.
- Follows sound coaching practices in teaching all skills including aspects of health and safety.
- Assumes responsibility for equipment inventory.
- Enforces disciplined and sportsmanlike behavior.
- Provides input and guidance to the Head Coach.
- Oversees the safety conditions of the facility or assigned area including the locker rooms.
Qualifications:
- Dedication to the School, to the Student-Athlete and to the Athletic Program.
- Comprehensive knowledge of the sport and the ability to demonstrate and teach individual skills.
- Ability to motivate the student-athlete to maximum potential.
- Professional in appearance and actions.
- Prior experience as a Junior Varsity Baseball Coach preferred.
- Certification CPR, First Aid or the equivalent preferred.
- Employment as a member of the teaching staff preferred.
Salary : $4,622 - $5,831
