Coach, Assistant Baseball Coach

Northwest High School; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest High School in Lincoln, Nebraska seeks an Assistant Baseball Coach to support athletes in the Lincoln Northwest baseball program. The role requires strong communication and organizational skills and deep baseball knowledge, with guidance from head coaches on practices and contests.

Candidates must maintain required certifications and understand NSAA and LPS policies. The position follows NSAA/LPS rules and includes veteran preference considerations.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and organizational skills are required.
• Must have comprehensive knowledge and experience with the sport of baseball.
• Must follow guidance of head coaches in organizing and leading practices, regular season and district contests.
• Knowledge and understanding of NSAA and LPS policies and bylaws is required.
• This position is subject to a veterans preference.

Responsibilities

• Assist head coach in organizing and leading practices and contests.
• Support athletic program operations and oversight of the baseball program.
• Maintain required certifications and position requirements.
• Lead teams in NSAA state championship preparation and performances if qualified.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Nebraska Dep. of Education Certificate

Nebraska Dep. of Education Coaching Permit

Job description

Coach, Assistant Baseball Coach

Lincoln Public Schools NE Northwest High School - Lincoln, Nebraska Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Application Deadline: Oct 05, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Lincoln Northwest High School is seeking a dynamic individual as an assistantbaseball coach to provide support for athletes in the Lincoln Northwestbaseball program.

Excellent communication and organizational skills are required as well as the desire and ability to develop positive relationships with student-participants, families, and the LPS community. Must have comprehensive knowledge and experience with the sport of baseball to help develop the school’s program.

LPS assistant coaches are expected to follow the guidance of their head coaches in organizing and leading practices, regular season and district contests and performances (not to exceed NSAA/LPS allowances); facilitate, manage and provide oversight of the program; maintain required certification and requirements of the position; and lead their teams in NSAA state championship preparation and performances if the team or individuals qualify.

LPS has a long tradition of academic, athletic and activity excellence. Belief in the value of educational-based athletics is critical.

Requires teacher and/or coach who holds a Nebraska Department of Education Teacher or Administrative Certificate or a Nebraska Department of Education Special Services Coaching Permit.

Knowledge and understanding of NSAA and LPS policies and bylaws is required.

This position is subject to a veterans preference.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Athletics & Activities > Coaching

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required