Assistant Baseball Coach

Milken Community School; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Milken Community School in Los Angeles is seeking an Assistant Baseball Coach to support the program under the direction of the Head Baseball coach and Athletics leadership. You will assist with instruction, practice planning, and supervision to promote safety, sportsmanship, and discipline on and off the field.

The role emphasizes student‑athlete welfare, academic progress, and involvement in season events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and at least two years of baseball coaching experience.
• Experience with student programs in a high school setting.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Ability to understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.
• Knowledge and understanding of all aspects of the specified sports program.
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
• Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments

Responsibilities

• Assists the Head Baseball coach with instructing athletes in the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.
• Organizes and directs individual and small group practice activities/exercises as directed by the head baseball coach.
• Assesses player’s skills and monitors players during competition and practice.
• Assists the head baseball coach with supervising athletes during practices and competition.
• Models sports-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators.
• Maintains the equipment room (if used) in orderly condition and assumes responsibility for its security.
• Assists the head baseball coach with submitting a list of award winners at the end of the season.
• Participates in special activities to include parent’s night, banquets, and award nights.
• Performs support tasks such as maintaining eligibility forms, emergency data cards, and other related records.
• Adhere to all rules, regulations and policies as mandated by the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) and Milken Community School.
• Promote the sport with students, alumni, and members of the community
• Other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director, the Baseball program head and Head Baseball Coach.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Safety procedures knowledge

Cooperative work environment

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Our School, founded on Jewish values, is about who our children can become and how they can help others become who they might be. Because the world our children will create tomorrow is born in the School we build today, our mission is to educate our children so they can surpass us.

Our School, founded on Jewish values, is about who our children can become and how they can help others become who they might be. Because the world our children will create tomorrow is born in the School we build today, our mission is to educate our children so they can surpass us.

Position Overview

Under the direction of the Head of Athletics, the Athletic Director, the Baseball Program Head and the Varsity Baseball Head Coach, the Assistant Baseball coach provides leadership, direction, and supports the program where needed. They must adhere to Milken Community School rules and regulations. The Assistant Baseball Coach must support the student‑athlete concept and demonstrate concern for the health, safety, and welfare of each student‑athlete. They must support, encourage, and monitor student‑athletes’ academic progress. Additional duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Head Baseball coach with instructing athletes in the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.
• Organizes and directs individual and small group practice activities/exercises as directed by the head baseball coach.
• Assesses player’s skills and monitors players during competition and practice.
• Assists the head baseball coach with supervising athletes during practices and competition.
• Models sports-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators.
• Maintains the equipment room (if used) in orderly condition and assumes responsibility for its security.
• Assists the head baseball coach with submitting a list of award winners at the end of the season.
• Participates in special activities to include parent’s night, banquets, and award nights.
• Performs support tasks such as maintaining eligibility forms, emergency data cards, and other related records.
• Adhere to all rules, regulations and policies as mandated by the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) and Milken Community School.
• Promote the sport with students, alumni, and members of the community
• Other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director, the Baseball program head and Head Baseball Coach.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree and at least two years of baseball coaching experience.
• Experience with student programs in a high school setting.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Ability to understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.
• Knowledge and understanding of all aspects of the specified sports program.
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
• Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments