Elite Varsity Baseball Pitching Coach

Decaturproud; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 15,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Decatur High School is seeking a Varsity Baseball Pitching Coach to lead the pitching program within the MSD Decatur athletics department. The role emphasizes teaching pitching mechanics, arm care, and development for student-athletes in the varsity program, with strong emphasis on building relationships and community involvement.

The ideal candidate has prior playing or coaching experience, excellent communication and leadership skills, and the ability to organize and supervise all phases of an

Qualifications

• Previous playing and/or coaching experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Knowledge of baseball skills, competition, and strategy.
• Ability to form positive relationships with student-athletes, school staff, and community members.
• Ability to organize, supervise, and administer all phases of an education-based baseball program.
• Ability to contribute positively to building the program, aligning with varsity program goals and athletic department mission.
• Specific experience and expertise in pitching instruction and development, including the ability to teach proper pitching mechanics, arm care, pitch development, and overall pitching strategy.
• Strong understanding of developing pitchers at the middle school and high school level and preparing student-athletes for continued growth within the varsity program and beyond.

Skills

Coaching experience

Communication skills

Baseball knowledge

Relationship building

Program administration

Pitching mechanics

Pitching development

Job description

DECATUR HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY BASEBALL PITCHING COACH

School/Program Features:

• Approximately 1860 students in grades 9-12
• School is located in southwest Marion County
• Member of Mid-State Conference with Franklin, Martinsville, Mooresville, Perry Meridian, Plainfield, and Whiteland
• Member of (4A) Sectional 12 - Center Grove, Decatur Central, Franklin Central, Mooresville, Perry Meridian, and Southport
• Program History- 14 Conference Championships, 10 County Championships, 21 Sectional Championships, 6 Regional Championships, 3 Semi-State Championships and 1 State Title.
• Two certified athletic trainers on staff
• Great facilities; including state of the art weight room, athletic annex building, natural field, turf field, locker rooms, team meeting room/classroom/offices, and a field-turf multi-purpose field.

Qualifications:

• Previous playing and/or coaching experience preferred
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Knowledge of baseball skills, competition, and strategy
• Ability to form positive relationships with student-athletes, school staff, and community members
• Ability to organize, supervise, and administer all phases of an education-based baseball program
• Ability to contribute positively to building the program, aligning with varsity program goals and athletic department mission
• Specific experience and expertise in pitching instruction and development, including the ability to teach proper pitching mechanics, arm care, pitch development, and overall pitching strategy
• Strong understanding of developing pitchers at the middle school and high school level and preparing student-athletes for continued growth within the varsity program and beyond

Application Instructions:

• Interested candidates should complete an online application at: http://www.msdhttps://www.decaturproud.org/hr/job-postings
• Teaching positions are to be determined
• Deadline for application: Until Filled

Derrek Staton

Athletic Director - MSD Decatur

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Sean Winkelseth

Head Baseball Coach - Decatur Central High School

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