Head Coach, JV Baseball

Job Title: Head Coach, JV Baseball

Department: Athletics

Reports to: Athletic Director

Summary:

The Head Coach for JV Baseball at Three Rivers Community Schools, guided by the Athletic Director, will champion Wildcat athletics and overall physical fitness. Emphasizing skill development, they will cultivate a positive extracurricular experience that enriches the academic journey for our students.

Education and Experience:

• Demonstrated satisfactory performance in current position, exhibiting traits such as outgoing, positive, energetic, self-motivated, and capable of working independently and without supervision. Must consistently maintain a professional demeanor.
• Possession of a High School Diploma.
• Ability and willingness to communicate effectively and positively with students, staff, administrators, parents, the community, and the press/media.
• Proficiency in teaching the fundamentals of baseball, including regulations, rules, and strategies.
• Familiarity with facilities, equipment, and basic emergency first aid procedures.
• Dedication to the philosophy of fair play and sportsmanship.
• Commitment to supporting the school, school district, and athletic conference by attending related meetings.
• Availability for practices, competitions, and bus trips, including those scheduled on weekends. Demonstrating regular and reliable attendance is a fundamental job requirement.
• Eagerness to pursue opportunities for personal and programmatic improvement.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Education.
• Previous track record of positive coaching and competitive experience in baseball.
• Knowledge of MHSAA rules and regulations.

Qualification Requirements: 

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to: Compare, analyze, and synthesize information relevant to job tasks. Communicate both orally and in writing effectively. Coordinate, instruct, compute, evaluate, and negotiate as needed. Use interpersonal skills to interact with colleagues, students, and stakeholders.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to: Stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms. Climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as needed for job tasks. Talk, hear (in a quiet or noisy environment), taste, and smell as necessary for communication and safety. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.Have specific vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust/focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Coaches operate within various athletic facilities such as gyms, fields, tracks, and courts. These environments may vary in size, condition, and amenities  While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly meets deadlines amidst a fast-paced environment with severe time constraints. 

Union Representation:

Please note:  Salary, terms and other conditions of employment established by the Three Rivers Education Association (TREA).

FLSA Status:

This is an Exempt FLSA position. Exempt employees are not eligible for overtime pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act. 

Reasonable Accommodations:

Three Rivers Community Schools  is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities.  To request an accommodation during the application process, please contact the Human Resources Office at 269-273-1104.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement:

Three Rivers Community Schools is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Three Rivers Community Schools that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, (collectively, "Protected Classes"), be excluded from participation in, be denied benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination during any program, activity, in hiring or in employment. 

Additional Information:

• Compensation and Benefits: Stipend salary and retirement benefits package.
• Salary, terms and other conditions of employment established by the Three Rivers Education Association (TREA) & TRCS Board of Education.
• Application: Open until filled. Internal and external candidates are welcome.

How to Apply:

• External Candidates: Submit application, resume, and relevant credentials through the school district's online portal:https://trschools.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx

• Internal TREA Candidates: Internal candidates from the TREA may submit a letter of interest directly to Matt Stofer at mstofer@trschools.org.