BOYS VARSITY ASSISTANT BASEBALL COACH

Stow-Munroe Falls City School District; Stow (OH); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Coach to guide student athletes in their athletic pursuits. This role involves coaching various sports activities, ensuring compliance with regulations, and fostering a positive environment for student participation. The ideal candidate will possess strong coaching skills, effective communication abilities, and a commitment to ethical standards. You'll have the opportunity to inspire and mentor young athletes, while also engaging with the community and promoting sportsmanship. If you are passionate about sports and education, this is a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact in students' lives.

Qualifications

• Sport-specific coaching skills verified by training or work experience.
• Successful completion of CPR and AED training is required.

Responsibilities

• Coaches assigned athletic activities and provides direction to students.
• Conducts risk assessments and implements corrective measures as needed.

Skills

Coaching Skills

Effective Communication

Problem-Solving

Time Management

Flexibility

Self-Discipline

Ethical Standards

Education

CPR Certification

AED Training

NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching Training

Job description

Stow Munroe Falls City School District | Stow, OH 44224

Title: ASSISTANT COACH File 402

Reports to: Athletic Director and Head Coach

Job Objective: Coaches assigned student athletic activity as directed.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Sport-specific coaching skills verified by training and/or work experience.
2. Available to work a non-traditional schedule and irregular hours when required.
3. Comprehensive understanding of current interscholastic athletic program regulations.
4. Displays flexibility, reliability, self-discipline, and a willingness to take on challenging tasks.
5. Effective communication, problem-solving, and time management skills.
6. Embodies high ethical standards/integrity and accepts responsibility for personal decisions/conduct.
7. Maintains a record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment.
8. Successful completion of CPR, AED, and NFHS fundamentals of coaching and concussion awareness/prevention training is a prerequisite requirement.

Physical Demands:

Duties require lifting/moving heavy athletic equipment.

Essential Functions:

1. Helps coach assigned athletic activities (e.g., instruction, practice, games, etc.). Provides direction, support, and accountability to help students benefit from program participation.
2. Attends mandatory programs (e.g., rules interpretation, safety clinics, etc.).
3. Conducts program risk assessments and implements corrective measures as needed.
4. Helps prepare/restore shared activity sites and maintains orderly work/storage areas.
5. Protects district property and implements procedures to prevent the loss of supplies/equipment.
6. Assists with the ordering, distribution, collection, and refurbishing of program uniforms.
7. Verifies the accuracy of correspondence, news releases, posters, etc., prior to public release.
8. Publicizes program information and participates in preseason parent-student meetings.
9. Informs students about rules and personal responsibilities and verifies authorized fees have been paid.
10. Helps conduct unbiased professionally administered tryouts to select program participants.
11. Helps confirm scholastic eligibility and verifies medical authorization forms for each participant are on file and readily available.
12. Teaches safety precautions and investigates/documents injuries.
13. Ensures equipment is appropriate for the physical development and skill level of participants.
14. Instructs participants in physical conditioning tactics and promotes sportsmanship (i.e., ethics, fairness, fellowship, respect, etc.).
15. Helps coordinate off-season activities (e.g., practice schedules, training clinics, etc.).
16. Arranges transportation and accompanies students to/from sanctioned activities.
17. Evaluates individual/team performance, prepares statistics, and develops/refines game strategies.
18. Ensures program activities are self-sustaining except when authorized by the administration.
19. Helps students develop fundraising proposals for administrative approval and supervises fundraising activities.
20. Complies with district accounting procedures and ensures activity accounts are suitable for audit.
21. Helps organize recognition events and verifies students have fulfilled requirements for awards.
22. Evaluates operational performance and identifies short/long-range program needs and opportunities.

Professional Conduct:

1. Exemplifies professionalism and fosters goodwill to enhance the district's public image.
2. Complies with drug-free workplace rules, board policies, and administrative guidelines/procedures.
3. Contributes to an effective working environment and performs all aspects of the job.
4. Encourages community involvement in school-sponsored activities.
5. Functions as part of a cohesive team and develops mutually respectful relationships with co-workers.
6. Keeps an acceptable attendance record and is punctual while maintaining a professional appearance.
7. Respects privacy and maintains the confidentiality of privileged information.
8. Maintains open/effective communications and serves as a reliable information resource.
9. Prepares and maintains accurate records and submits required paperwork on time.
10. Provides prompt notification of personal delays or absences and refers policy interpretation questions to an appropriate administrator.
11. Seeks clarification when directives are unclear and uses active listening/problem-solving techniques.
12. Respects diversity and resolves issues tactfully.

Opportunities for Improvement:

1. Pursues opportunities to enhance personal performance and keeps current with professional standards associated with work duties.
2. Updates skills as needed to use task-appropriate technology effectively.

Safety Conditions:

Safety is essential to job performance. Employees must comply with applicable workplace safety regulations, health laws, and district protocols, particularly in situations involving:

1. Encounters with angry, rude, and/or unpleasant individuals.
2. Exposure to hazardous conditions and materials.
3. Extensive standing/sitting and physical tasks that require strength and stamina.
4. Traveling to meetings and work assignments.
5. Working in confined spaces and/or under diminished lighting.

The Stow-Munroe Falls City School District is an equal opportunity employer. This document identifies typical job functions and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all possible work duties. Employee performance is evaluated according to board policy, administrative procedures, and current contractual agreements.

Staff members shall serve as role models for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, intelligent human beings to help instill in students the belief and practice of ethical principles and democratic values.