Baseball Coach

Job Summary

Coach baseball in secondary school athletic program

Performance Responsibilities

This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge or skills associated with this position, but is intended to accurately reflect the essential job elements. Any combination of the job functions shown below may be performed.

Knowledge And Abilities

• Fundamentals of sport;
• Health and safety regulations;
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
  
  

Ability To

• Assist other coaches;
• Understand and follow oral and written directions;
• Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, polices & procedures;
• Demonstrate the ability to work effectively with students, peers, and parents;
  
  

Performance Responsibilities

• Promote sport in the schools and community
• Plan the wrestling program.
• Organize and supervise practices
• Teach individual fundamental skills, team play, team strategy and rules and regulations of the game
• Teach good sportsmanship and self-control
• Check eligibility of participants, including insurance coverage and parent consent
• Provide students a proper role model, emotional support, patience, a friendly attitude and general guidance
• Determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines
• Present a positive image of the district to parents and community
• Demonstrate concern with the education, growth and development of each student
• Seek to develop a positive relationship between home and school
• Recommend the purchase of equipment, supplies and uniforms as appropriate for the health, safety and welfare of student athletes
• Adhere to the Newport Board of Education Policies and Procedures
• Perform related duties as assigned.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED certification, preferred;
• 21 years of age;
• Has met requirements of a criminal records check and child abuse background check as specified by KY State Law;
• Successful completion of all trainings courses as specified by KHSAA;
• Demonstrates knowledge of sporting rules, regulations, and guidelines.
  
  

Days Worked And Salary

• Seasonal
• Paid per the approved athletic extra-service salary schedule