Baseball - Assistant I/Head 9th Grade SY26/27

Young World Physical Education; Lodi Township (OH); On-site; USD 4,000 - 6,000; Part time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is hiring a Part-Time Head Coach for 9th Grade baseball, with immediate starting date. The position requires the ability to inspire and coach young athletes, maintaining the responsibilities set by the athletic director.

Key responsibilities include managing the team, conducting practices, and establishing team rules. The coach must hold a valid State of Ohio Teacher's Certificate and obtain additional certifications. A stipend ranging from $4,106.61 to $5,556 is offered.

Qualifications

• Obtain Pupil Activity Supervision Validation and CPR Certification.
• Ability to diagnose player deficiencies and prescribe corrective activities.
• Demonstrate aptitude for successful completion of tasks assigned.

Responsibilities

• Attend Athletic Boosters Club meetings.
• Supervise all team members before, during, and after practice and games.
• Establish team rules concerning attendance, practice and training rules.

Skills

Coaching and administrative abilities

Ability to relate to and inspire young athletes

Knowledge of training and conditioning techniques

Organizational skills/resources

Education

State of Ohio Teacher’s Certificate (preferred)

Job description

Baseball - Assistant I/Head 9th Grade SY26/27

Job ID: 5403679

Application Deadline: Apr 01, 2027 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Jul 01, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Title: Baseball - 9th Grade Head Coach/Assistant I

Reports to: Athletic Director, principal, local superintendent

Work Activity Classification: Medium

Employment Status: Part-time

FLSA Status: Exempt

Qualifications

• State of Ohio Teacher’s Certificate (preferred, not required)
• Coaching and administrative abilities
• Obtain Pupil Activity Supervision Validation and CPR Certification
• Ability to relate to and inspire young athletes
• Knowledge of the care of and prevention of athletic injuries
• Organizational skills/resources to enhance the program
• Skill in oral presentations
• Able to get along with other coaches
• Desire to invest time during season
• Knowledge of training and conditioning techniques
• Ability to diagnose player deficiencies/prescribe corrective activities
• Demonstrate aptitude for successful completion of tasks assigned

Essential Functions

• Attend Athletic Boosters Club meetings
• Athletic Council meetings
• Rules interpretation meetings
• Clinics in your sport area
• Proper attire shall be worn during practice and games
• Actively participate in all conference, sectional, district and state level meetings and obligations
• Establish team rules concerning attendance, practice and training rules, and enforce them; make sure each athletic director and each athlete gets a copy of them prior to the beginning of practice
• Publicize results, win or lose, to athletic director, student body, and news media
• Supervise all team members before, during and after practice and games
• Aid in any way possible in planning schedules, transportation, officials and setting up for home games
• Correspond with college coaches who are interested in any of our players as potential collegiate student athletes
• Submit awards list to athletic director as soon as possible. Secure all league, local, district and state awards and submit to athletic director
• Coordinate the total interscholastic baseball program in the Cloverleaf Schools
• Communicate baseball needs with grounds keeper/custodian whenever it is needed to provide a better place to practice and play
• Assist in scheduling the non-conference games for varsity, junior varsity and freshman teams
• Make sure that O.H.S.A.A. tournament games take precedence, then conference games, and thirdly, non-conference games; re-schedule non-conference games only if it can be done easily by both schools
• Responsible for assisting in obtaining assistant coaching positions
• Selecting a squad will be the final decision of the coach or coaches
• Be responsible for the information in the Athletic Handbook and see that all assistants are also aware of this material
• Be responsible for the distribution and collection of all uniforms and equipment. Inform athletic director when difficulties arise
• Carry required emergency forms for all players, scorekeepers and managers for all practices and games
• Responsible for physical cards, emergency medical authorization forms and code of conduct for all players in your program
• By the end of the first week of practice, the coach shall provide the athletic director with a roster of all student athletes kept and communicate roster updates if necessary
• Conduct himself/herself on the field at all times in such a manner that he/she will not insult players, officials or spectators. Do not argue a judgment call by the officials. Know the rules. Be responsible for the conduct of your players. Teach by example. Encourage positive fan involvement
• Organize practices, off-season workouts and conduct staff meetings
• Evaluate coaches and make recommendations for the next year
• Complete any entry forms or materials that are needed in order for your team to be eligible to compete
• Outline the skills you want mastered at each grade level. Be the advisor and consultant to middle school coaches. Outline specific assignments for all coaches associated with your program. Be responsible for delegating responsibilities to all coaches
• Inform all participants of the safety precautions associated with their sport or activity and teach proper skills to reduce chance of injury. Check all equipment routinely for safety concerns
• Be responsible for all equipment including proper storage daily and inventory
• Assist athletic director in preparing budget
• Responsible for filming, keeping statistics and submitting records to the athletic director at the end of the year
• Responsible for reporting and care of all injuries

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as a role model for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, intelligent human beings
• Help instill in students the belief in and practice of ethical principles and democratic values
• Conduct other coaching duties as assigned by the athletic director or principal as permitted by the negotiated agreement

Additional Working Conditions

• Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and tissue
• Occasional interaction among unruly children

Terms of Employment

• One-year contract

Evaluation

• By athletic director

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $4,106.61 to $5,556 Stipend

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Craig Walkup , Athletic Director
• CLOVERLEAF HIGH SCHOOL
• Email: [e-mail]