Assistant Baseball Coach

Independence School District; Middle School; On-site; AUD 43,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Independence School District in the USA is seeking a Middle School Assistant Coach to support an inclusive extracurricular sports program. You will assist the head coach with coaching assignments, practice planning, and student development.

The role emphasizes safety, adherence to MSHSAA rules, and collaboration with staff, parents, and the community. The position is seasonal with annual review by the Board of Education.

Qualifications

• Must meet qualifications set forth by MSHSAA.
• CPR, AED, First Aid certification and concussion knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Coach assignments and other duties under head coach.
• Develop and support athletic programs aligning middle and high school levels.
• Know and apply sport rules and fundamentals.
• Follow Athletic Handbook and MSHSAA regulations.
• Promote safety and positive relations with students, parents, staff, and community.
• Assist in player placement, practice planning, and season scheduling.
• Attend in-service trainings for off-season preparation.
• Support academic achievement and manage equipment inventories.

Skills

Coaching

Sports program development

Safety awareness

Education

CPR, AED, First Aid Certification and NFHS concussion training

Tools

CPR/AED/First Aid Certification

Job description

• Position Type: Athletics/Activities/ Coaching
• Date Posted: 10/27/2026
• Location: 230-Bingham Middle School
• Date Available: 2026-2027 school year

INDEPENDENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT
JOB DESCRIPTION
MIDDLE SCHOOL ASSISTANT COACH
Qualifications:

• Current Substitute Certificate? Must meet the qualifications set forth by MSHSAA
• CPR, AED, First Aid Certification and National Federation of High School Concussion

Fair Labor Standards Act Status: To be determined at the time of hire
Reports to:
Middle School Head Coach
Athletic Director
Building Principal
Job Goal:
To build a successful and comprehensive extracurricular sports program.
Performance Responsibilities:

• Responsible to the head coach for coaching assignments and other responsibilities
• Help develop and support an athletic program which embraces the alignment of youth athletic programs, middle school athletic programs and high school athletics under the direction of the head coach
• Comprehensive knowledge of the rules and fundamentals of the sport assigned to coach
• Adhere to all policies and guidelines set forth by Athletic Handbook and MSHSAA rules and regulations
• Help to maintain a conductive and safe environment at all times in order to promote the benefits derived from wholesome athletic competition
• Develop and maintain positive relations and team morale with students, parents, staff and community
• Work in conjunction with the head coach to develop and place a team on the field of competition and substitute players appropriately as a part of a well-organized plan
• Attend in-service trainings conducted by head coach in order to support and participate in preparation during the off-season with coaching staff and potential athletes
• Promote academic achievement through high standards of academic performance
• Help maintain, issue and provide an accurate inventory of school equipment
• Work under and adhere to ISD Board Policies and Regulations

Terms of Employment: The Assistant Coach will be a seasonal employee. The salary and work year will be established annually by the Board of Education.
Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated by the immediate supervisor, using the Assistant Coach Performance Based Evaluation.