Baseball Head Coach

DEER PARK SCHOOL DISTRICT; Deer Park (WA); On-site; USD 4,800 - 7,800; Part time

Job summary

Deer Park School District #414 in Deer Park, WA is seeking a Head Coach for baseball to provide knowledge, motivation, and leadership to student-athletes, guiding them to excel while upholding education, physical well-being, and character.

The role requires coaching experience, the ability to plan practices, and effective communication with parents, promoting sportsmanship within the school program. Season stipend applies for the 2027 season dates.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 or older.
• Current First Aid/CPR certification or able to obtain by season start.
• Understand the sport, safety practices, rules, and progression of skill development.
• Previous coaching experience required.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships with players, parents, and community.

Responsibilities

• Instruct athletes regarding techniques, rules, and safety practices of baseball.
• Develops and organizes practice program with assistant coaches.
• Schedules and conducts practices per schedule.
• Supervise athletes from start of practice to last athlete picked up.
• Supervise athletes on buses on trips to other schools.
• Promote the interscholastic program in harmony with the total school program.
• Set an example of ethical and moral conduct, respecting officials.
• Foster appreciation of athletics values, sportsmanship, and pride in self, team, school, community.
• Promote healthy lifestyle to student athletes.
• Adhere to safety laws and district policies and injury procedures.
• Report injuries to Athletic Director.
• Supervise assistant coaches and monitor expectations.
• Communicate with parents timely and professionally.
• Provide equal opportunities for all athletes per nondiscrimination policy.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Athletic Director.

Skills

Positive attitude

Schedule management

Leadership

Communication with stakeholders

Education

First Aid/CPR certification

Job description

Deer Park School District #414

Position:Head Coach

Sport: Baseball

Location: Deer Park High School

Season Dates: 3/1/2027-5/08/2027

To provide knowledge, motivation, and leadership in an activity in which the student can excel to their full potential while competing in an atmosphere that adds to total education, including physical well-being, moral character, and social and mental development.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Instruct athletes regarding techniques, rules, and safety practices of the sport
• Develops and organizes practice program in conjunction with assistant coaches.
• Schedules and conducts practices according to agreed-upon schedules.
• Supervise athletes from the scheduled beginning of the practice or game until the last athlete is picked up, knowing where all participants are at all times
• Supervise athletes on buses on trips to other schools
• Promotes the entire interscholastic program of the school and directs the program in harmony with the total school program
• Sets an example of the highest ethical and moral conduct, including respecting and supporting contest officials
• Fosters among the participants and spectators an appreciation of the values of athletics, an attitude of good sportsmanship, and a sense of pride in self, team, school, and community
• Promotes a healthy lifestyle to student athletes
• Adheres to all safety laws and district policies
• Follows the injuries, care, and prevention procedures of the Deer Park School District
• Reports injuries to the Athletic Director
• Supervises assistant coaches and communicates and monitors expectations
• Recognizes and adheres to any athlete health plans
• Communicate with parents in a timely, proactive, and professional manner
• Provides equal opportunities for all athletes as per the student nondiscrimination policy
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Athletic Director

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be 21 or older
• Must have current First Aid/CPR certification or be able to acquire it by the start of the season
• Understand the activity/sport, its safety practices, techniques, rules, and progression of skill development
• Previous applicable coaching experience required
• Demonstrated successful experience building relationships with players, parents, and the community is required

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Demonstrate a positive attitude toward students and the ability to motivate them toward developing a successful program
• Be able to consistently meet schedule responsibilities for practice, coaching preparation, competition, and related activities
• Ability to plan practices, events, and organize all the necessary materials and persons to carry out the activity
• Ability to develop players toward goals of improved skills, knowledge of the game, leadership, and commitment to the team
• Ability to work with students, colleagues, parents, and officials in a positive, professional, and equitable manner

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Terms of Employment and Salary:

26-27 Stipend: $4,845 - $7,838 per season, depending on experience.

Deer Park policies and Procedures can be accessed online at https://app.eduportal.com/publicfolders/1111511/list/56713

Benefits: This position is not benefits eligible, including medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D, and flexible spending arrangements in accordance with the state School Employees Benefits Board: https://www.hca.wa.gov/employee-retiree-benefits/school-employees

This position is not eligible for retirement: https://www.drs.wa.gov/

Notice of Nondiscrimination: Deer Park School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities, including employment, on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to:

• Civil Rights: Sam Abrahms, HomeLink Assistant Principal, 509-468-3308, [e-mail]
• Title IX Compliance Coordinator: Suzanne McKibbon, Director of Special Services, 509-464-5526, [e-mail]
• Section 504 Coordinator: Kirstin Hermann, Assistant Special Service Director, 509-464-5527, [e-mail]

Applicants requesting reasonable accommodation in compliance with Federal and state law should contact HR at 509-464-5500 or 509-464-5526