What are the responsibilities and job description for the Baseball Head Coach position at Living Word/Maranatha Christian Academy?
Position Summary Maranatha Christian Academy is seeking a Head Baseball Coach for the spring 2027 season who is passionate about developing student-athletes both on, and off, the field. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong baseball knowledge, leadership, communication, and a commitment to fostering a Christ-centered team culture that emphasizes character, discipline, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
Responsibilities
- Player Development: Plan and lead practices, develop individual skills, implement effective game strategies, and build a competitive baseball program that encourages growth and success.
- Faith and Character Development: Model Christian values and help student-athletes grow in character, integrity, accountability, and sportsmanship.
- Communication: Maintain consistent, professional communication with players, families, assistant coaches, and athletic department staff regarding schedules, expectations, team updates, and concerns.
- Policy Adherence: Understand, communicate, and consistently follow all school, athletic department, conference, and MSHSL policies and procedures.
- Program Leadership: Organize practices, games, team activities, equipment, and other program needs in collaboration with the athletic department.
- Team Culture: Establish clear expectations for attendance, effort, conduct, and commitment while fostering a positive, inclusive, and team-oriented environment.
- Collaboration: Work closely with the athletic director, assistant coaches, and school staff to support the overall mission and goals of MCA Athletics.
Qualifications
- Strong knowledge of baseball fundamentals, strategy, rules, and player development.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
- Ability to build positive relationships with student-athletes and their families.
- Commitment to following school policies and working collaboratively with athletic department leadership.
- A commitment to supporting Maranatha Christian Academy’s Christian mission and integrating faith and character development into coaching.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous baseball coaching experience, preferably at the high school level.
- Experience leading a team or developing a baseball program.
- Experience mentoring student-athletes and building a positive, competitive team culture.
This is a seasonal, temporary position with no benefits offered.
Salary : $5,500 - $6,500