Assistant Coach - Baseball(Paid by School Funds)

PATRICK TAYLOR SCIENCE & TECHN; Avondale (LA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

PATRICK TAYLOR SCIENCE & TECHN in Avondale, LA seeks an Assistant Coach for baseball to support the head coach in developing and implementing the program, while ensuring compliance with district and state athletic rules and safeguarding student athletes. The role requires after-school hours and occasional weekends.

The candidate will assist with supervision, equipment, and communication with school personnel, parents, and media, starting immediately and working within the school system.

Qualifications

• Valid Louisiana Teaching Certificate with CECP and/or current LHSAA requirements.
• CDL Class B with P and S endorsements; no air brake restrictions.
• Must meet Louisiana DOE bus driver component requirements.
• Experience in education or coaching within a school system.

Responsibilities

• Assist the head coach in development, organization, and implementation of the baseball/softball program.
• Provide leadership to baseball/softball personnel and student athletes.
• Adhere to LHSAA, JPPSS, and LHSAA rules and regulations.
• Work after the school day; some weekends and holidays as needed.
• Maintain records and assist with rosters, schedules, and documentation.

Skills

Communication in English

Public relations

Data reporting

Telecommunication

Education

Louisiana Teaching Certificate

CDL Class B with P and S endorsement

LHSAA bus driver component

Job description

Assistant Coach - Baseball(Paid by School Funds)

Jefferson Parish Schools PATRICK TAYLOR SCIENCE & TECHN - Avondale, Louisiana Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Jefferson Parish Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5942775

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 28, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position Description:

• To assist the head baseball/softball coach in the development, organization and implementation of the entire baseball/softball program, as well as in the provision of leadership to baseball/softball personnel and student athletes.
• The coach must adhere to all LHSAA assigned district, Jefferson Parish Public School System (JPPSS) and the Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA) rules and regulations relative to the baseball/softball program.
• Work day consists of time, after completion of the school day, necessary to adequately prepare the coach’s team for competition.
• Also, he/she must sometimes work weekends and holidays as determined by the preparedness of his/her team.

Security Statement:

• The coach must maintain security of electronic and print records with regard to confidentiality of student information and passwords that are issued for access to databases.

Scope of Responsibility:

• Assists the head coach in providing overall supervision of the baseball/softball program.
• Assists the head coach in maintenance, inventory, and issuance of all equipment.
• Builds sportsmanship as well as provides good public relations in the school and community.
• Ensures all student athletes have a current physical exam.
• Ensures that all student athletes have adequate insurance coverage as specified by the JPPSS and the LHSAA, and that proper documentation on each student signed by the parent / legal guardian to purchase or decline extra insurance exists.
• Participates in professional development through workshops, literature, clinics and seminars.
• Acquires thirty-six (36) Continuing Learning Units (CLUs) per year (July 1 through June 30).
• Adheres to Parish and State requirements for promptly reporting rosters, schedules, scores, eligibility or documentation of incidents or injuries.
• Cooperates, communicates and works with the school based athletic director and administrator in charge of athletics.
• Performs all duties as assigned by the principal and or appropriate administrator. Skills and Qualifications:
• The coach must be able to communicate in Standard English, both orally and in writing and or digitally.
• Must have the ability to accurately give and receive information via telecommunication system and be able to communicate successfully and tactfully with students, parents and school personnel while following JPPSS policies.
• The coach must accurately communicate with members of the media.
• The coach must be able to represent the school and or school system at various functions.
• The coach must be able to accurately compile and access data, summarize information and provide written reports to his/her supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid Louisiana Teaching Certificate, CECP completion and/or current LHSAA requirements Possess a CDL class B or above with a P and S endorsement free of air brake restrictions.
• Meet all requirements of the Louisiana Department of Education school bus driver component.
• Employment with the Jefferson Parish Public School System as a teacher and/or administrator. Must meet the requirements in Article 3.3 (Faculty Coaches) of the LHSAA handbook.
• Demonstrated expertise, knowledge and competency in basic baseball/softball fundamentals.
• Professional knowledge of LHSAA and JPPSS rules and regulations for baseball/softball.
• Expertise, knowledge and competency in conditioning of athletes sport specific. Desirable

Qualifications:

• Previous playing experience in baseball/softball preferred (on college or university level; minimum experience on high school level).
• Previous coaching experience on the junior varsity, junior high/middle school or other recreation activity level in baseball/softball.
• Expertise, knowledge and competency in first aid for the prevention and treatment of baseball/softball injuries.

Physical Involvement:

• Standing, running, walking, reaching, bending and lifting is required.Must be able to demonstrate athletic techniques and physically transfer or position athletes as required.He/she must be able to move heavy athletic equipment.
• Ability to provide own transportation to games, work locations and meeting sites.
• Ability to work outdoors in extreme weather conditions.

Compensation:

• JPPSS offers a competitive salary that is commensurate with experience.
• JPPSS also offers a competitive benefits package.

Position Type: Part-Time

Job Categories: Athletics & Activities > Coaching

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Shawn Rome , Principal
• PATRICK TAYLOR SCIENCE & TECHN
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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