Assistant Baseball Coach 26/27 SY

ReNEW Schools; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 20,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

ReNEW Schools in Indianapolis is looking for an Assistant Baseball Coach responsible for supporting the head coach in all activities related to baseball. The role emphasizes skill development, sportsmanship, and building strong character among student-athletes.

The Assistant Coach will help manage the program and promote it within the community, engaging with students and their families to improve athletic participation. They will also be responsible for maintaining compliance with IHSAA rules and ensuring a positive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in coaching baseball or similar sports.
• Familiarity with IHSAA and NFHS rules.
• Ability to foster positive relationships with students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist head coach with organizing and conducting tryouts.
• Develop training programs and practice schedules.
• Monitor academic progress of student-athletes.

Skills

Understanding the fundamentals of the game

Motivating and teaching student-athletes

Ability to make quick decisions under pressure

Strong organizational skills

Ability to work well with others

Education

Prior baseball coaching experience

IHSAA and NFHS Coaching Certification

First Aid and CPR certified

Job description

SUMMARY OF OPPORTUNITY

The Assistant Baseball Coach is responsible for assisting the head soccer coach with all coaching related activities, developing and sustaining a successful program with a strong emphasis in skill development, sportsmanship, teamwork, developing character with a high degree of discipline.

Additionally, the Assistant coach is responsible for monitoring the academic progress of their student‑athletes, engagement in community service activities, promoting the program throughout the community and through social media, and the overall program management during the calendar year.The Assistant Baseball Coach will be expected to help develop relationships with IPS feeder schools to enhance skill developmentand provide guidance at the younger levels with a strong emphasis on increasing athletic participation throughout the IPS pipeline.

It is imperative that the successful candidate demonstrates a strong work ethic, organizational skills and the ability to produce results. The Assistant Coach will report to the Head Coach and performance will be evaluated by the Head Coach and Athletic Director based upon this job description.

TheBaseball/Softball season will take place in the fall or spring season. Coaches will work with the Athletic Coordinator to determine try outs and practice schedules.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Follow and maintain knowledge of all IPS and IHSAA rules regulation and guidelines governing the sport of baseball.
• Instructs and demonstrates skill sets and technique necessary for individual and team development.
• Assists the head coach with planning, organizing, advertising and conducting tryouts for the sport.
• Assists the head coach with developing training programs and practice schedules.
• Assists the head coach with putting student athletes in position to be successful and contributes to the team success.
• Assists the head coach with devising plays and playing strategies for games.
• Knowledge of technical aspects of baseball and willingness to continue to learn and examine new ideas pertinent to baseball.
• Assists the head coach with implementation of a preseason and postseason plan that focuses on enhancing skill development, conditioning and academic achievement.
• Assists the head coach with parent informational meetings at the beginning of each season.
• Assists the head coach with creating a safe environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social and emotional development of student‑athletes.
• Travels with student‑athletes and team personnel on the team bus both to and from games.
• Assists the head coach with maintaining necessary records and completes required paperwork in a specified time and manner.
• Supervises student‑athletes in locker rooms at home and away games and ensure appropriate behavior.
• Ensures the rules and regulations of conduct and eligibility of student‑athletes are effectively communicated and followed throughout the year.
• Assists the head coach with working to facilitate playing opportunities at the post‑secondary or collegiate level for graduating student‑athletes.
• Interacts thoughtfully and respectfully with students, staff, parents, fellow coaches, administrators and officials and resolves conflicts in a professional manner.
• Professionally represents the school, IPS, and IHSAA in interactions with students, parents, the community, staff and the media.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Understands the fundamentals of the game.
• The ability to motivate, teach and recruit qualified student‑athletes to reach their full potential.
• Must have the ability to serve as a mentor figure for student‑athletes and serve as a disciplinarian when appropriate.
• The ability to make quick decisions under pressure.
• The ability to handle stressful situations and keep tempers in check.
• The ability to adapt to changing environments.
• The ability to work well with others from diverse backgrounds; focuses on resolving conflict.
• The ability to execute coaching tasks as assigned by the head coach.
• The ability to communicate fluently verbally and in writing.
• The ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, procedures manuals and regulations.
• The ability to write general reports and correspondence.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS

• Prior baseball coaching experience required, assistant high school coaching experience preferred.
• Candidate must be familiar with Indiana High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) and National Federal of State High School Associations (NFHS) rules concerning the sport of baseball.
• IHSAA and NFHS Coaching Certification preferred (this can be completed after the hire).
• First Aid and CPR certified as well as knowledge and understanding of the concussion protocol.
• Ability to motivate, teach and recruit qualified student‑athletes.
• Ability to foster positive human relationships and to work effectively with students, staff, parents and the community.
• The assistant coach must exhibit high standards of professional ethics and conduct.

FLSA CLASSIFICATION

Exempt

ELIGIBILITY FOR REMOTE WORK

Not eligible

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly to talk or listen. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move athletic equipment weighing up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The employee must have the ability to demonstrate the proper techniques and skills needed for athletic participation.

EEOC STATEMENT

Indianapolis Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, will not discriminate in its programs, facilities, or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, homelessness or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations, or ordinances. Indianapolis Public Schools does not tolerate any form of retaliation or bias‑based intimidation, threat, or harassment that demeans individuals’ dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work.

DISCLAIMER

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the above representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This job description is illustrative only, and is not a comprehensive list of all essential functions and duties performed by the occupant of this position. Factors such as regular and punctual attendance are not routinely listed in job descriptions, but are an essential function.