2024-2025 Baseball Assistant Coach

Nutley Board of Education; Nutley (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking an Assistant Coach to provide leadership and oversee coaching duties for an interscholastic athletic program. This role involves assisting in training, competition preparation, and fiscal management while ensuring compliance with NJSIAA regulations. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, a solid understanding of the sport, and the ability to foster a cooperative environment. Join a dynamic team dedicated to promoting student athletes' success both on and off the field, making a significant impact in the lives of young athletes.

Qualifications

• Teacher Certification and coaching experience required.
• Knowledge of NJSIAA bylaws and regulations essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in promoting team welfare and student athlete goals.
• Organize and conduct practices and competitions.
• Manage daily operations of the athletic program.

Skills

Communication Skills

Leadership

Knowledge of NJSIAA Regulations

Interpersonal Skills

Ability to Foster Cooperative Work Environment

Education

Teacher Certification

Coaching Experience

Tools

Computer Applications

Job description

• Position Type:
  Athletics/Activities/ Coaching
  
  
• Date Posted:
  11/14/2024
  
  
• Location:
  Nutley High School (HS)
  
  

Position Summary: Under direct supervision of head coach, provides leadership, and oversees all coaching duties delegated to him/her for an interscholastic athletic program operating under NJSIAA operating bylaws and regulations. Assists in directing and coordinating all aspects of training, preparing and planning for an athletic competition, fiscal management and program activities.

Qualifications: Teacher Certification/Coaching experience/knowledge of NJSIAA bylaws and regulations.

Essential Duties: The Assistant Coach has the duties and responsibilities commonly associated with this position, including (but not limited to) the following, which are performed directly or through the proper delegation of authority, within the framework of the general laws of New Jersey, the regulations of the NJ State Department of Education, the policies and rules of the Nutley School District, and the terms of the contract with the Nutley Education Association, with all of which he/she is expected to be familiar.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Assist in promoting the general welfare of the team and help student athletes achieve both team and personal goals.
2. Assist in promoting philosophies and theologies of the head coach.
3. Assist in organizing, preparing, and conducting individual and team practices, training and competition in order to properly prepare for week-to-week opponents.
4. Assist in directing all aspects, areas, and components of the football team (i.e. defense, offense, and various individual positions).
5. Assist in coordinating strategic aspects of the program.
6. Represent program at various in and out of school events, programs, and responsibilities; including but not limited to fund raising, student activities groups, parents, and general public.
7. Assist in managing daily operations of their program.
8. Prepare daily practice regimen for said position responsibilities to be incorporated into team practice schedule.
9. Assist in various evaluation programs both athletic and academic.
10. Perform miscellaneous job related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Responsibilities Required:

1. Knowledge and understanding of all aspects of their particular sport.
2. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
3. Knowledge of NJSIAA guidelines and regulations.
4. Ability to lead and guide high school athletes.
5. Ability to read, understand, follow and enforce safety procedures.
6. Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
7. Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.

Evaluation of Performance: Performance of this position will be evaluated annually in accordance with the New Jersey Administrative Code and Board of Education policy.

Additional Responsibilities: Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as the principal or superintendent may assign or delegate.

Computer Skills: Proficient in computer applications pertinent to support the position.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described in this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.