Assistant Coach - Baseball

Isle of Wight County Public Schools; Town of Smithfield (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Isle of Wight County Public Schools is seeking an Assistant Baseball Coach to support the Head Coach at Smithfield High. The role involves adherence to coaching policies, the organization of practice sessions, and maintaining a disciplined environment for student-athletes.

The ideal candidate must have experience in coaching and complete the required concussion course. This position is crucial for fostering a positive team atmosphere and ensuring the safety of all involved.

Qualifications

• Experience in coaching or teaching.
• Completion of the State required concussion course.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all general coaching policies.
• Act in the absence of the head coach.
• Plan and conduct organized practice sessions.
• Support school activities and maintain discipline.
• Supervise students at all times.

Job description

Assistant Baseball Coach

Position Type: Athletics/Activities/Coaching

Date Posted: 7/11/2024

Location: Smithfield High

Date Available: August 2024

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Reports to the Head Coach.

• Adheres to all general coaching policies.
• Acts in the absence of head coach.
• Completes the State required concussion course prior to the start of the first practice and works closely with the athletic trainers in providing a safe environment for the student athletes.
• Requires sound, acceptable coaching/teaching techniques:
  • Uses sound and acceptable teaching practices.
  • Runs well-organized practice sessions.
  • Completes pre-season planning well in advance of the starting date.
  • Adheres to highly efficient and technically sound programs of injury prevention.
  • Constructs a well-organized game plan.
  • Develops a system for equipment accountability.
  • Keeps assistant coaches, student managers, and statisticians well informed about expectations.
  • Cooperates fully with maintenance and transportation staff as well as others involved in the athletics program.
• Gives support to all endorsed activities of the school. Students will be polite, courteous, and fair to visiting teams.
• Responsible for every facet of discipline by modeling proper behavior. This includes attitudes toward school codes, training rules, rules of the game, ideals of good sportsmanship, and behavior of participants throughout the season. The coach represents Isle of Wight County Schools and the community that supports the school and Virginia High School League policies.
• Supervises students in their charge at all times, both before and after activities or practices.
• Carries out duties as assigned by Head Coach.