BASEBALL - ASSISTANT COACH - J.H. KNOX INTERMEDIATE

Young World Physical Education; Salisbury (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a dedicated Assistant Coach for Baseball at J.H. Knox Intermediate School in Salisbury, North Carolina. This full-time position involves organizing and supervising sports programs, mentoring student athletes, and ensuring compliance with athletic policies.

The ideal candidate should demonstrate previous coaching experience, substantial knowledge of baseball, and serve as a positive role model for students. Responsibilities also include training staff and maintaining equipment.

Qualifications

• Ability to organize and supervise a total sports program.
• Previous successful coaching experience in the assigned sport preferred.
• Substantial knowledge of technical aspects of baseball.

Responsibilities

• Thorough knowledge of athletic policies and implementation.
• Delegate duties, supervise implementation, and evaluate assistants.
• Mentor athletes, promoting trustworthiness and respect.

Skills

Organizational skills

Coaching experience

Knowledge of technical aspects of baseball

Role model for student athletes

Job description

BASEBALL - ASSISTANT COACH - J.H. KNOX INTERMEDIATE

Location: Salisbury, North Carolina

Job ID: 5653270

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Athletic Coach

Reports To: Head coach and athletic director, in conjunction with the middle school principal.

Supervises: Coaching staff of middle school coaches, as guided by the athletic director and principal.

Qualifications

• Ability to organize and supervise a total sports program.
• Previous successful coaching experience in the assigned sport (preferred).
• Substantial knowledge of technical aspects of baseball, while continuously studying new theories and procedures.
• Serves as a role model for student athletes through instruction and actions.

General

• Understanding that athletic programs influence community image; maintaining sportsmanship and student mental health.
• Awareness of extended time, injury risk, and due‑process considerations.
• Assume common sense and good judgment when responsibilities are not explicitly detailed; yearly evaluation and possible renewal.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Thorough knowledge of athletic policies approved by the board of education and responsible for implementation.
• Knowledge of state and league regulations; consistent implementation and interpretation for staff.
• Understand proper administrative chain of command and refer requests or grievances through proper channels; attend required meetings.

Staff Responsibilities

• Establish fundamental philosophy, skills, and techniques for assistants; design conferences, clinics, and meetings to promote program awareness.
• Train and inform staff; encourage professional growth through clinic attendance.
• Delegate duties, supervise implementation, analyze staff effectiveness, and evaluate assistants at season's end.
• Maintain discipline, address grievances, and foster morale and cooperation.
• Perform additional duties assigned by the athletic director or principal.

Administrative Duties

• Ensure safeguards for maintenance and protection of assigned equipment.
• Advise head coach and recommend policy, method, or procedural changes.

Student Responsibilities

• Mentor athletes, promoting trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship.
• Monitor student athlete grades and conduct.
• Provide assistance, guidance, and safeguards during practices, games, and travel.
• Communicate training rules, schedules, calendars, and sport regulations to athletes and parents.
• Follow injury, medical, and emergency policies.
• Direct student managers, assistants, and statisticians.
• Assist athletes in college or advanced education selection.

Finance, Facility and Equipment

• Accountable for all equipment.
• Mark and identify equipment before issuing or storing.
• Monitor equipment rooms and coach offices; authorize access.
• Ensure athletes are in authorized areas at appropriate times.
• Inspect locker rooms before and after practices and games; ensure cleanliness and maintenance of sport‑specific facilities.
• Teach players respect for equipment and school property.

Public Relations

• Promote the sport within the school via recruitment and external outreach through media, little league programs, or other avenues.
• Maintain good public relations with media, booster club, parents, officials, volunteers, and fans.

Position Type

Full‑Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

Contact Information

• Ashley Lemley, Director of Talent Acquisition
• 500 N Main St, Salisbury, NC 28144, USA
• Phone: 704‑636‑7500
• Email: [e-mail]