Assistant Baseball Coach

Assistant Baseball Coach

The Guadalupe Centers Charter Schools serves 1600 students from PreK-12 and is a free, open-enrollment public charter school. Over 92% of our students are Latinx. Our school system consists of Guadalupe Centers High School, Guadalupe Centers Middle School, and Guadalupe Centers Elementary School. Our system grew out of Guadalupe Centers’ educational programming. Guadalupe Centers is the longest continuously operating agency serving the Latinx community in the US since 1919. Our roots in our community run deep.  

There are many benefits to working at GCCS with some of them being:

• Student and Families: GCCS teachers strive to form strong relationships with our students and their families. Our organization grew out of Guadalupe Centers, the longest continuously operating agency serving the Latinx community in the US. These community ties are integral to who we are. 

• Staff Autonomy: Teachers at GCCS appreciate having the autonomy to try proven and new approaches in their classroom and are encouraged to innovate. The experience of teachers is valued and they are given space to collaborate and share their best practice. 

• Coaching and Development: Staff at GCCS collaborate with their leaders on their growth and development. GCCS teachers set a professional development goal in collaboration with their coaches, and colleagues, and in district initiatives. All staff members are aligned in working on their development over the year. 

Summary:

The Baseball Assistant Coach will coordinate, instruct, motivate, and organize the High School Baseball Team. This position is primarily at Guadalupe Centers High School and their athletic fields. This position is appointed annually for the term of the baseball season.

Reports To: Athletic Director, Principal & Vice Principal

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assist the Head Coach in planning and organizing daily training sessions for the wrestling team
• Help athletes improve their technical skills, physical fitness, and overall performance
• Provide individualized coaching and feedback to team members during practices and competitions
• Assist in developing game strategies and analyzing opponents' strengths and weaknesses
• Support the Head Coach in supervising team members during training and competition
• Mentor and motivate student-athletes, promoting teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship
• Maintain the safety and well-being of team members at all times
• Contribute to the development of young athletes' character and leadership skills

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent; bachelor's degree in a related field preferred
• Previous experience as a baseball coach at the high school or college level
• Strong knowledge of baseball techniques, rules, and strategies
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively connect with student-athletes and their parents
• Passion for working with young athletes and helping them reach their full potential
• Flexible schedule to accommodate practices, competitions, and travel as required
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a coaching team and support the vision and goals set by the Head Coach.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to traverse various athletic grounds and facilities.
• Prolonged periods of standing or walking.
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds at a time.

Application Process: 

Please complete an application which may be found at www.gck12.org/o/gc/page/work-for-gccs. If a position requires a degree, please upload a copy of transcripts and/or degree certification to your application. Other attachments such as a cover letter or resume can also be uploaded and attached to the application.

Guadalupe Centers, Inc. conforms to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities’ individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, who fully and actively supports equal access for all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information or Testing, Family and Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, and prohibits retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination.