Baseball Program Head

Polytechnic School; Pasadena (CA); Ibrido; USD 32.000 - 34.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

Polytechnic School in Pasadena, CA is seeking a Part-time Head Coach for its Varsity Baseball program. The role oversees practices, game strategy, and roster management, while building a positive team culture.

You will recruit and develop student-athletes, align with the JV/Middle School pipeline, and communicate with families and staff in a mission-driven athletics program. The ideal candidate has prior high school, collegiate, or club coaching experience, strong baseball knowledge, and

Competenze

• Experience coaching at high school, collegiate, or club level preferred.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills are required.
• Bachelor's degree or higher is required; teaching experience is a plus.

Mansioni

• Oversee all varsity baseball operations, including practice planning and roster management.
• Recruit, evaluate, and develop student-athletes across skill levels.
• Coordinate with other coaches to ensure a pipeline from middle school to varsity.
• Model sportsmanship and academic priority in line with school policy.
• Communicate with students, parents, and school administration regularly.
• Manage schedules, equipment, and program visibility in partnership with Athletics Communications.
• Ensure compliance with safety, eligibility policies, and required trainings.
• Attend coaches' meetings and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Conoscenze

Baseball coaching

Communication

Organizational skills

Formazione

Bachelor's degree

Descrizione del lavoro

# Baseball Program HeadPolytechnic School - Pasadena, CA 91106## OverviewSalary Range$23.00 - $25.00 HourlyEducation Level4 Year Degree## DescriptionABOUT POLYFounded in 1907, Polytechnic School is the first nonprofit, coeducational, K-12, independent school in Southern California. The meaning of polytechnic as “many arts” is reflected in the school’s ambitious and student-centered educational program. Nationally recognized as a K-12 educational leader, Poly develops the unique intellect, talents, and character of each student through transformative teaching within a diverse community devoted to academic excellence, the creative arts, the camaraderie of team sports, and service to others.Poly strives to be an inclusive community that fosters academic excellence and personal growth by ensuring that all of our 870 students, nearly 65% of whom identify as Students of Color, are seen, heard, and valued as their authentic selves. We respect the dignity and worth of every individual and seek to celebrate the joy, the love, and the creativity that emanate from the human spirit. Throughout our Lower, Middle, and Upper Schools, students, faculty, and staff commit to deepening our understanding and knowledge of ourselves, each other, and our ever-changing world.Within our community of care, Poly students build the confidence and capacity to think critically and creatively to become responsible global citizens and intellectual leaders. Taught by an extraordinary faculty, Poly graduates are ready to fulfill the promise of their talents and lead meaningful, purposeful lives.To learn more about Polytechnic School, please visit us.## Position OverviewPolytechnic School (Poly) is seeking a Head Coach for its Varsity Baseball program. The Head Coach will lead all aspects of the program — from player development and game strategy to culture-building and communication with families — while upholding the values and standards of Poly Athletics. This is a part-time, seasonal coaching position.## Key Responsibilities* Oversee all varsity baseball operations, including practice planning, in-game strategy, and roster management* Recruit, evaluate, and develop student-athletes across skill levels, from varsity-ready players to those still building fundamentals* Coordinate with the JV/Middle School coaching staff to ensure a consistent player-development pipeline throughout the program* Model and enforce standards of sportsmanship, discipline, and academic priority consistent with school policy* Communicate regularly and professionally with student-athletes, parents, and school administration* Manage practice and game schedules in coordination with the Athletics Department* Ensure proper use, care, and inventory of equipment and facilities* Support team fundraising, community engagement, and program visibility (e.g., social media, banquet events) in partnership with Athletics Communications* Ensure compliance with league, section, and school safety and eligibility policies* Attend required coaches' meetings and trainings (CPR/First Aid, concussion protocol, etc.)* Engage robustly in fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion to promote a healthy learning environment* Willingness to take on other duties as needed## Qualifications* Prior coaching experience at the high school, collegiate, or competitive club level preferred* Strong knowledge of baseball fundamentals, strategy, and player development techniques* Demonstrated ability to work with and mentor high-school-aged student-athletes* Excellent communication and organizational skills* Current or willingness to obtain CPR/First Aid certification and complete background clearance* Bachelor's degree required; teaching experience a plus* Demonstrated experience creating inclusive learning environments and opportunitiesEqual Opportunity EmployerIn order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, Poly will recruit, hire, train, and promote faculty and staff without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, genetic information, sexual orientation (including heterosexuality, homosexuality, and bisexuality), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniformed service member status, marital status, pregnancy, age, medical condition and physical or mental disability (whether perceived or actual), or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. School policy also prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.