Assistant Baseball Coach- Varsity

Department:                    Athletics

Job Title:                      Assistant Baseball Coach- Varsity

                                      (Seasonal position - Spring)

Reports To: Head Baseball Coach/Athletic Director / Principal

Position Summary:

To support the head coach in all aspects of the baseball program, including training, strategy, player development, safety, sportsmanship, and compliance with VHSL and school district rules and policies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Head Coach in planning, organizing, and conducting practices, workouts, and conditioning sessions.
• Assist in teaching baseball fundamentals- hitting, fielding, pitching, base running, defense- appropriate to players’ positions and levels.
•  Support game preparation: help develop game strategy, scout opponents, assist with game-day duties (substitutions, warm-ups, base coaches, etc.)
• Monitor and enforce team rules, discipline, and conduct in line with school, district, and VHSL policies.
• Ensure student-athlete safety: observe proper technique, maintain safe equipment, and adhere to athletic training protocols and first aid or emergency procedures.
• Assist in scheduling, coordinating travel, and supervising athletes during games, off-site tournaments, and other team activities, under direction of Head Coach.
• Help with equipment management: ordering, upkeep, inventory, storage.
• Assist with maintaining accurate player and game records (attendance, eligibility, and statistics).
• Facilitate communication with players, parents, and school administration as directed.
• Attend required coach training, VHSL rules clinics, and certification sessions as necessary.
• Foster a learning environment that promotes sportsmanship, teamwork, character development, and academic achievement.

Qualifications:

• Experience playing or coaching baseball at high school or comparable level preferred.
• Knowledge of baseball fundamentals, rules, and strategies.
• Familiarity with VHSL rules, eligibility requirements, and regulations.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• CPR/First Aid certification (or ability to obtain).
• Teaching certification (preferred, may vary by school/district).
• Compliance with background checks; school district hiring and VHSL certification requirements.

Work Conditions:

• Practices and games usually after school, evenings, weekends, and some school holidays.
• Outdoor work in varied weather conditions.
• Travel required for away games.
• Supplemental (stipend) position rather than full-time faculty role in many cases.

Performance Standards:

• Compliance with VHSL and school district rules and policies, including eligibility, safety, and ethical conduct.
• Contributes positively to team culture, student-athlete development
• Reliability: attending all practices, games, required meetings, and trainings.
• Maintain good communication with Head Coach, athletic department, players, and parents.
• Proper care and maintenance of equipment and facilities.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

The Sussex County School Board is an equal opportunity employer; as such, it does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, religion, political affiliation, handicapping condition, or sex in its educational programs or employment.  No person shall be denied employment solely because of any impairment which is unrelated to the ability to engage in activities involved in the position or program to which the application has been made.