Assistant JV Baseball Coach

HERITAGE HIGH SCHOOL; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 3,000 - 4,200; Full time

Job summary

HERITAGE HIGH SCHOOL in Lynchburg, Virginia seeks an Assistant JV Baseball Coach to support the head coach in developing players’ skills, strategies, and fitness for competition. This role requires collaboration with the athletic staff to run drills, organize practices, and provide feedback to student-athletes after sessions.

The position emphasizes coaching experience, knowledge of baseball fundamentals, and a commitment to safety and growth of the program.

Qualifications

• Past play experience in baseball; coaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the head coach with instructing players in baseball rules, techniques, and strategy.
• Organize and direct individual and small group practice activities as directed by the head coach.
• Assess players’ skills and monitor performance during games and practices, reporting to the head coach.
• Assist with determining game strategy and supervising athletes during practices and competitions.

Education

Past play experience in baseball; coaching experience preferred

Job description

Assistant JV Baseball Coach

Lynchburg City Schools HERITAGE HIGH SCHOOL - LYNCHBURG, Virginia Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 4671013

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Aug 13, 2025 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

GENERAL INFORMATION Title: Assistant JV Baseball Coach Department: Heritage High School Salary Grade: N/A FLSA Status: Exempt Site/Location: Heritage High School Reports to: Athletic Director Date: 08/13/2025

POSITION SUMMARY

• Assist the head coach and provide instruction to student-athletes in the skills, strategies, and physical training necessary for the team and individuals playing baseball.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assists the head coach with instructing players 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 coach.
• Assesses players’ skills, monitors players during competition and practice and keeps the head baseball coach informed of the athletic performance of students.
• Assists with determining game strategy.
• Assists the head coach with supervising athletes during practices and competitions.

LYNCHBURG CITY SCHOOLS COMPETENCIES

Personal Competencies

• Honesty
• Integrity
• Ethical
• Equity Minded
• Emotional Intelligence
• Cultural Competence
• Safety
• Quality

Leadership Competencies

• Models Excellent Customer Service
• Thinks Strategically
• Shows Initiative
• Acts Decisively
• Communicates Effectively
• Works Collaboratively
• Resolves Conflict Proactively

Functional Competencies

• Technical Capabilities
• Computer Literacy
• Data Analysis and Management
• Fiscal Planning and Management
• Project Management
• Strategic Planning

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Past play experience in baseball. Preference is given to those with coaching experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• None

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• Minimal travel may be required to and/or from sporting events within neighboring localities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently stand; sit; walk; talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle, type, or feel; and stoop, kneel, or crouch.

• Hours of employment are from 2:45 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. except for game days. Game days average two (2) per week.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT LCS is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate based on age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

JOB STATUS: OPEN SALARY: Please refer to LCS Employee Pay Scales found here: https://www.lcsedu.net/departments/personnel/employee-pay-scales . DAYS: START DATE: 2025-2026 Position Type: Non-Applicable

Contact Information

• Bradford Bradley , Athletic Director
• HERITAGE HIGH SCHOOL
• Email: [e-mail]