What are the responsibilities and job description for the Varsity Head Baseball Coach (School Year 2026-2027) position at Bishop Ireton High School?
Varsity Head Baseball Coach (starting in 2026-2027 school year)
Bishop Ireton High School – Alexandria, Virginia
Bishop Ireton High School is seeking a dedicated, experienced, and dynamic leader to serve as the Varsity Head Baseball Coach. Bishop Ireton is a Catholic, co-educational, college preparatory diocesan school located in historic Alexandria, Virginia, with a proud tradition of academic excellence and competitive athletics.
Bishop Ireton competes in the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference (WCAC), one of the premier high school athletic conferences in the country. The WCAC baseball schedule requires excellence, preparation, and coach commitment throughout the school year. The successful candidate will be prepared to lead a highly competitive program against top level competition.
The Varsity Head Baseball Coach will direct and coordinate all aspects of the baseball program in alignment with the school’s Catholic mission and educational philosophy. The coach must demonstrate the ability to build a championship-level culture rooted in faith, player development, accountability, discipline, sportsmanship, and team unity. The goal is to compete at the highest level while forming young men of character.
Responsibilities Include:
- Leadership and oversight of the entire baseball program (Varsity, JV, and developmental levels)
- Development and implementation of a year-round program including off-season training and skill development
- Management of assistant coaching staff
- Management of program budget and equipment
- Organization and supervision of pre-season, in-season, and off-season activities
- Promotion of student-athlete academic success and college recruitment opportunities
- Building strong relationships within the Bishop Ireton community and the broader DMV baseball landscape
The position reports to the Athletic Director and receives a seasonal stipend. The spring season runs from February through May, with off-season leadership expected.
Applicants Will Be Evaluated On:
- Experience coaching high school-aged student-athletes
- Demonstrated success in building and sustaining competitive baseball programs
- Vision for leading a WCAC-level baseball program
- Commitment to the values of a Catholic, college preparatory institution
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
- Proven ability to build meaningful relationships with student-athletes, families, faculty, and alumni
- Familiarity with the competitive DMV high school and travel baseball environment
Prior high school coaching experience is required. Collegiate playing or coaching experience is strongly preferred.
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and the names and telephone numbers of at least two references to personnel@bishopireton.org.
About Bishop Ireton
Founded in 1964, Bishop Ireton High School is a Catholic, co-educational, college preparatory school serving more than 900 students in Alexandria, Virginia. The school offers a faith-filled, rigorous academic program with a three-tiered focus on STEM, humanities, and fine arts. A strong commitment to faith, academics, service, leadership, and character formation defines the Bishop Ireton experience.