Baseball-Varsity Head Coach

Church Farm School; Exton (PA); On-site; USD 6,000 - 12,000; Full time

Job summary

Church Farm School in Exton, PA invites applications for a Head Coach – Varsity Baseball. The role emphasizes leadership, character development, and compliance with PIAA regulations while building a strong, year‑round program. The coach will mentor student athletes and foster teamwork, discipline, and academic achievement.

The ideal candidate has prior coaching experience, is energetic, organized, and committed to the school’s mission. Start date is open until filled; position type is stipend.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 3–5 years of baseball coaching/playing at high school or college level.
• Knowledge of baseball fundamentals, rules, and safety protocols.
• CPR, AED, and First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and direct the CFS baseball program with enthusiasm and maturity.
• Lead with integrity and promote sportsmanship and character development.
• Be available for weekday practices and games (approx. 3:45 PM–5:45 PM).
• Develop off-season and pre-season player development.
• Ensure student-athlete eligibility and adherence to school and league rules.
• Maintain supervision of student athletes during practice and in the locker room.

Skills

Baseball coaching

Mentoring young men

Leadership

Safety protocols

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Position Title: Head Coach – Varsity Baseball
Start Date: Open Until Filled
Type: Stipend

CHURCH FARM SCHOOL

1001 E. Lincoln Highway
Exton, PA 19341

Why choose Church Farm School for your next career opportunity?

When you join our team, you will work with colleagues who are enthusiastic about our mission – preparing dynamic young men to become tomorrow’s changemakers through a transformative education rooted in curiosity, leadership development, engaged citizenship, and the pursuit of excellence alongside one’s brothers. Church Farm School is an independent boarding and day school for boys in grades 9-12 in the Episcopal tradition founded in 1918 and located in Exton, PA. Additional information can be found at www.gocfs.net.

Our beautiful 150-acre campus in Chester County, PA, affords our community the opportunity to access the Chester Valley Trail as well as utilize our onsite workout facilities. Church Farm School welcomes and celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Position Summary:

CFS seeks an experienced, energetic, and organized head coach to lead our competitive and well-rounded interscholastic baseball program in accordance with PIAA regulations, District 1 and BAL policies, and education-based athletics principles. The coach will provide strong leadership and serve as a role model to our athletes, promoting academic achievement, appreciation for physical fitness, teamwork and sportsmanship; fostering character development; and ensuring a safe positive experience for all student athletes while building a sustainable year-round program.

We are looking for a positive team player with demonstrated prior experience coaching a team, working with and mentoring young men, and who is committed to being a leader within the CFS community.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• 3 to 5 years of baseball coaching and/or playing experience at the high school and/or college levels
• Demonstrated knowledge of baseball fundamentals, rules, and safety protocols
• CPR, AED, and First Aid certification
• Demonstrated experience successfully leading groups of young men
• Willingness and flexibility to work a variety of days and hours across the season, including nights and weekends
• Commitment to student athlete development year round
• Familiarity with NCAA eligibility guidelines and the college recruitment process
• Current valid driver’s license and willingness to drive nine-seat passenger vans
• Effective written and verbal communication skills

The Varsity Baseball Head Coach Must:

• Plan, organize, and direct the CFS baseball program with enthusiasm and maturity.
• Lead with integrity, holding assistant coaches and team staff as well as athletes to appropriate standards while fostering a love of sport, passion to excel, and good sportsmanship.
• Be available for weekday afternoon practices (typically 3:45 PM to 5:45 PM) and games.
• Create and implement off-season and pre-season player development.
• Demonstrate a willingness to support the school’s mission, entire program, and core values (respect, responsibility, integrity, and brotherhood) through personal example, actions, and attitude.
• Ensure that student athletes adhere to eligibility rules, grade requirements, and rules of behavior.
• Assure program compliance with the CFS student/parent handbook, policies of the Bicentennial Athletic League, and rules and regulations of the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA).
• Attend mandatory PIAA rules interpretation meetings yearly.
• Cultivate and maintain positive relationships with students, families, and members of the CFS community.
• Promote self-discipline and responsible decision-making among the students.
• Ensure the continual supervision of student athletes during practice, workouts, and in the locker room.

CLEARANCES:

External candidates: If hired, you will be required to provide Acts 34, 114, and 151 clearances and complete any required employee training and/or paperwork in accordance with Church Farm School policy.

POST DATE: August 10, 2026

Church Farm School is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Church Farm School welcomes and celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.