Assistant Baseball Coach

Usd 309; Kansas; On-site; USD 2,000 - 6,000; Part time

Job summary

Usd 309 in Kansas seeks an Assistant Baseball Coach for the upcoming season. The role supports the head coach in practices, skill development, and game preparation, with travel to events and some evenings/weekends. The position emphasizes academic encouragement and positive student leadership.

Candidates should have a high school diploma (college coursework preferred) and strong organizational and communication skills. Safety and district policy adherence are essential parts of the job.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; college coursework preferred.
• Knowledge of high school athletic rules and procedures preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Coach in organizing and conducting practices.
• Attend practices, games, meetings, and required travel (evenings and weekends).
• Supervise students during practices, games, travel, and other activities.
• Assist with schedules, registrations, and tournament logistics.
• Promote academics, teamwork, and positive attitudes among participants.
• Maintain team records, statistics, and other documentation.
• Communicate with students, parents, staff, and administration about schedules and events.
• Ensure safety and adhere to district policies and procedures.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Supervising students

Travel with students

Education

HS diploma preferred

Job description

Summary

Nickerson High School is seeking a passionate and dedicated individual to join our Baseball Staff as an Assistant Baseball Coach for the upcoming season. This seasonal position offers an exciting opportunity to work closely with the head coach in developing student-athletes and developing a great program, academic excellence teamwork and leadership. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of encourage academic achievement , teamwork and positive attitude among participants, and the ability to inspire and motivate young student participants.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Coach in organizing and conducting practices.
• Knowledge of baseball rules, skills, strategy, and age-appropriate instruction.
• Ability to attend practices, games, meetings, and required travel, including evenings and weekends.
• Help prepare students for competitions through practice and fundamentals and skill development activities.
• Supervise students during assigned practices, games, travel, and other team activities.
• Encourage academic achievement, teamwork, and positive attitudes among participants.
• Assist with supervising students during practices, competitions, and travel.
• Help coordinate competition schedules, registration, and tournament logistics.
• Monitor student eligibility requirements and encourage academic success.
• Support the Head Coach in maintaining team records, statistics, and other necessary documentation.
• Assist with communication to students, parents, staff, and administration regarding schedules and events.
• Promote sportsmanship, teamwork, academic responsibility, and respectful conduct.
• Ensure student safety and adherence to district policies and procedures.
• Assist with equipment inventory, uniforms, field preparation, and care of facilities.
• Perform other duties related to the baseball program as assigned by the Head Coach or Principal.

Requirements

• High school diploma required; college coursework preferred.
• Knowledge of High School athlete competition rules and procedures preferred.
• Ability to work effectively with students, staff, and parents.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to supervise students in a safe and positive manner.
• Must meet all district employment requirements and coaching certifications as required by KSHSAA and the district.
• Ability to supervise students in classroom and competition settings.
• Ability to travel with students to competitions as required.
• Ability to sit, stand, and move for extended periods during practices and events.
• Completion of district background screening and required approvals before beginning duties.

Terms

• Supplemental position compensated according to the district's extracurricular salary schedule.
• Length of employment and duties are determined annually by the district and administration.
• Completion and maintenance of applicable district and athletic association coaching and safety requirements, including CPR and first aid when required.

Must be able to pass a background check, physical, and TB test.