Varsity Baseball Coach

JobID: 21753 Position Type: Athletics/Activities Date Posted: 10/4/2023 Location: Kent City High School District: Kent City Community Schools Kent City Varsity Baseball Coach Posting Kent City High School is seeking qualified applicants for the Varsity Baseball Coaching Position for the 2024 season.
The Kent City Athletic Department is looking for an individual who wants to build a complete program and who meets the following criteria: Baseball Coaching Experience Leadership An individual who will lead by example and strive to push each student-athlete to achieve excellence both in and out of the competitive arena: Demand self-discipline and excellence in the classroom from his/her student-athletes.
Enforce discipline and sportsmanlike behaviors at all times, and establish and oversee penalties for breach of such standards by individual students.
Assume responsibility for team conduct at all times.
Attend other events at Kent City Community Schools when able, supporting student-athletes throughout the year.
Communication An individual who will communicate effectively with school administration/teachers, student-athletes, and parents: Work with the athletic office to determine transportation methods and departure times.
Plan and conduct a pre-season parent meeting to discuss program guidelines, schedule, transportation, etc.
Counsel with parents, athletes, and teachers when necessary.
Develop and distribute written team/program guidelines, calendars/schedules and other information related to the program.
Post articles on our athletic website regarding results, awards, etc.
Communicate results to local media and any other necessary organizations aimed at promoting high school student-athletes.
Communicate equipment needs to the athletic director.
Organization An individual with strong organization skills: Schedule, plan, and conduct all practice sessions.
Aid in scheduling.
Supervise the issuing, collecting, cleaning/repair, and storage of all equipment.
Assist at all program events and help find volunteers to run lower level games at both the middle school and high school levels.
Organize and conduct fundraisers as needed for additional equipment and other program needs.
Program Development An individual who will bring new ideas using a program-wide approach: Work collectively with all levels of participants and coaches (High School/Middle School/Little League) Offer off-season opportunities for strength and conditioning Provide opportunities for our student-athletes to improve their skills through the use of off-season training (4 player workouts, batting, and pitching).
Solicit help from assistant coaches and sub-varsity staff.
Strive to improve coaching knowledge and techniques by attending clinics, meeting with other coaches, and researching best practices.
The above list is not all-inclusive, applicants will be expected to perform other necessary and customary coaching duties needed to run a first class program.
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume through AppliTrack.