Middle School Baseball Coach

Position Title: Baseball Coach

Department: Extra and Co Curricular Programs

Reports to: Principal, Athletic Director

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency required
• Prior coaching, playing, or youth mentoring experience preferred
• Must hold valid DOE fingerprinting certification (CHRC)
  
  

General Position Description

To provide leadership, fundamental instruction, and guidance to student-athletes in a safe, positive, and

supportive environment. The Baseball Coach is responsible for promoting sportsmanship, skill development,

teamwork, and healthy habits aligned with the educational values of RSU #48.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct structured, age-appropriate practices focusing on fundamental skills, rules, and
  
  

strategies of the sport.

• Adapt coaching methods to support athletes of varying skill levels and developmental stages.
• Encourage active participation, fair play, positive attitudes, and team cohesion.
• Supervise student-athletes at all times during practices, home games, away games, and team travel.
• Ensure all equipment, athletic fields, and indoor facilities are used safely and properly maintained.
• Respond promptly and appropriately to injuries or emergency situations according to district health
  
  

protocols and guidelines.

• Maintain proactive, transparent, and professional communication with student-athletes,
  
  

parents/guardians, and school leadership regarding schedules, expectations, and updates.

• Manage team rosters, equipment distribution, and game preparations in coordination with the AD.
• Represent RSU #48 with professionalism and high ethical standards during all interactions with
  
  

officials, opponents, and community members.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

• Ability to active-demonstrate sport fundamentals, walk/stand for long periods, and lead active drills.
• Work environment includes indoor gymnasiums and outdoor athletic fields subject to seasonal weather
  
  

conditions.

• Standard schedule includes after-school practices and game times, with travel for away contests.
  
  

Terms Of Employment

Seasonal; year-to-year basis. Stipend rate to be determined by the Athletic Director considering experience level

and pay rate chart.

To Apply

non-teaching application

Send to Kim Lane

Athletic Director

559 Main Street

Damariscotta, ME 04543