HEAD ATHLETIC COACH - TN Middle Baseball 26/27

Young World Physical Education; Bardstown (KY); On-site; USD 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a Head Athletic Coach for Thomas Nelson High School in Bardstown, Kentucky. The successful candidate will empower students to participate in extracurricular activities and promote sports within the community. This part-time position requires a high school diploma, current CPR/AED certification, and NFHS Coach ED Training, with a focus on providing a supportive environment for student athletes.

The role involves planning athletic programs, supervising practices, and ensuring eligibility compliance while fostering professional growth and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required by Kentucky law.
• Current CPR/AED certification is essential.
• Must be at least 21 years old due to KHSAA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Promote sports in schools and community.
• Organize and supervise athletic practices.
• Teach fundamental skills and team strategy.

Skills

Fundamentals of various sports

Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy

Health and safety regulations

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D.

Current CPR/AED certification

NFHS Coach ED Training

Job description

HEAD ATHLETIC COACH - TN Middle Baseball 26/27

Nelson County Schools, Thomas Nelson High School - Bardstown, Kentucky. Open in Google Maps.

Job ID: 5766661

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jun 08, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

JOB TITLE

HEAD ATHLETIC COACH

REPORTS TO

STUDENT LEADERSHIP DIRECTOR OR COORDINATOR / PRINCIPAL

SALARY SCHEDULE/GRADE

STUDENT LEADERSHIP

CONTRACTED DAYS AND/OR HOURS

SEASONAL

EXEMPT STATUS

EXEMPT

JOB CLASS CODE

5105 (CERT), 7347 (CLAS), OR 8345 (PARA)

POSITION CLASSIFICATION

EXTRA DUTY

DATE APPROVED

4/21/2026

QUALIFICATIONS

• Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law.
• Current CPR/AED certification.
• NFHS Coach ED Training Required.
• Must be at least 21 years of age due to KHSAA requirements.

POSITION SUMMARY

To enable each student an opportunity to learn the skills needed to effectively and safely participate in an extra-curricular activity.

DISTRICT AND SCHOOL PRIORITY ALIGNMENT

Align actions with district and school values and core priorities. Evaluated based on the efficacy of aligned actions.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Promote sports in the schools and community.
• Plan the assigned athletic program.
• Organize and supervise practices.
• Teach individual fundamental skills, team play, team strategy and rules and regulations of the game.
• Teach the elements of good sportsmanship and self-control that display professionalism.
• Respect the integrity and judgment of sports officials.
• Check eligibility of participants, including insurance coverage and parent consent.
• Provide students a proper role model, emotional support, patience, a friendly attitude and general guidance.
• Conduct learning experiences, with small groups of student athletes.
• Recommend the purchase of equipment, supplies and uniforms as appropriate for the health, safety and welfare of student athletes.
• Develop good rapport and lines of communication with individuals and groups to include, but not limited to, players, parents, school personnel, officials, media representatives, etc.
• Assist coaches on one or more sports.
• Demonstrate a commitment to professional growth.
• Demonstrate punctuality and regular attendance.
• Maintain appropriate professional appearance.
• Adhere to the appropriate code of ethics.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Superintendent or designee.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

• Fundamentals of various sports.
• Health and safety regulations.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Wide range of physical movement.
• Communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing.
• Use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
• Bending, squatting, reaching, with the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light weights.
• Requires indoor and outdoor activity.

Position Type: Part-Time

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Joe Peake , AD
• Thomas Nelson High School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]