Assistant High School Baseball Coach

Storm Lake Community School District; Storm Lake (IA); On-site; USD 2,000 - 4,000; Full time

Job summary

Storm Lake Community School District is seeking an Assistant High School Baseball Coach to support the head coach in developing a competitive program and fostering student growth, teamwork, and school pride. This stipend position emphasizes safety, inclusivity, and high standards of conduct.

The candidate should hold Iowa coaching authorization, CPR, NFHS concussion training, mandatory reporter training, and complete a 55-hour coaching course, with prior coaching experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Iowa Coaching Authorization or Coaching Endorsement.
• Minimum age 18 and a high school diploma or equivalent.
• CPR certification required.
• NFHS concussion training required.
• Mandatory reporter training required.
• Completion of a 55-hour coaching course (or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a structured, competitive program aligned to district and state guidelines.
• Teach sport-specific skills, strategy, conditioning, and teamwork.
• Promote academic accountability and character development among student-athletes.
• Establish clear expectations for conduct, sportsmanship, and effort.
• Communicate effectively with athletes, families, staff, and the community.
• Ensure safety, compliance, and adherence to district and athletic policies.
• Model professionalism, integrity, and positive leadership.

Education

Coaching authorization

CPR certification

NFHS concussion training

Mandatory reporter training

55-hour coaching course

18+ years old

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Assistant High School Baseball Coach

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Job Details

Job ID: 5600863
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: Aug 18, 2026 1:07 PM (UTC)

Job Description

Assistant High School Baseball Coach

About Our District

Storm Lake Community School District is united as changemakers, reimagining possibilities and leaving legacies for every student we serve. We believe all students can achieve at grade level through innovative instruction, intentional family engagement, and strong, trusting relationships. Our schools are student-centered environments where culture, identity, and community are valued, and where collective responsibility drives our work.

Position Summary

This position supports the head coach in leading and developing a competitive athletic program that promotes student growth, teamwork, discipline, and school pride. The assistant coach works collaboratively with the head coach to create a safe, inclusive, and high-expectation environment where student-athletes develop skills, character, and leadership while representing Storm Lake with integrity.

Essential Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a structured, competitive program aligned to district and state guidelines.
• Teach sport-specific skills, strategy, conditioning, and teamwork.
• Promote academic accountability and character development among student-athletes.
• Establish clear expectations for conduct, sportsmanship, and effort.
• Communicate effectively with athletes, families, staff, and the community.
• Ensure safety, compliance, and adherence to district and athletic association policies.
• Model professionalism, integrity, and positive leadership.

Required Licensure

All coaches (paid or volunteer) must hold avalid Iowa Coaching Authorization or Coaching Endorsement through the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners (BoEE).

Minimum requirements include:

• At least18 years of age and ahigh school diploma or equivalent
• CPR certification
• NFHS concussion training
• Mandatory reporter training
• Completion of an approved55-hour coaching course (or equivalent coursework)

Authorization must remain current and in good standing. Candidates may be hired before obtaining authorization, but must complete all requirements and secure Iowa Coaching Authorization within a district-established timeline.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of the sport and coaching principles.
• Ability to motivate and develop student-athletes.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Required coaching authorization and certifications (as applicable).

Terms of Employment

This is a stipend position for the designated season. Employment terms, salary, benefits, and evaluation procedures are established by the Storm Lake Community School District Board of Education and applicable agreements. Continued employment is contingent upon satisfactory performance and compliance with district policies and state and federal regulations.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Storm Lake Community School District is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. It is an unfair or discriminatory practice for any educational institution to discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, age (for employment), disability, socioeconomic status (for programs), marital status (for programs), or veteran status in its educational programs or employment practices.

Position Type: Full-time
Job Categories:
Athletics & Activities > Coaching

Contact Information

• Cara Pederson
• 419 Lake Avenue
• Storm Lake, Iowa 50588
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]