Head Baseball Coach & K-12 Program Lead

Whitefish High School; Whitefish (MT); On-site; USD 7,000 - 9,000; Part time

Job summary

Whitefish High School in Whitefish, Montana seeks a WHS Head Baseball Coach to direct a K-12 program, teach fundamentals, strategy, and fitness, and foster discipline and moral values in student-athletes.

The role requires MHSA compliance, NFHS/MHSA coaching clinics, First Aid/CPR AED certification, and a valid Montana teacher certification where applicable. Responsibilities include staff leadership, budgeting, scheduling, athlete welfare, and community relations.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certifications: First Aid/CPR with AED training.
• Compliance: MHSA requirements; NFHS Coaches Education Training; MHSA Sport Specific Rules Clinics on time.

Responsibilities

• Staff supervision: Supervises a cohesive staff of assistant coaches and recommends assignments to the Activities Director.
• Philosophy: Establishes the fundamental philosophy, skills, and techniques for the entire K-12 program.
• Professional development: Conducts staff meetings and encourages professional growth and clinic attendance among assistants.
• Evaluation: Analyzes staff effectiveness and evaluates all assistants within two weeks of the season's end.
• Budgeting: Participates in the budget process and is responsible for operating within appropriations.
• Equipment: Responsible for marking, issuing, storing, and reconditioning equipment, as well as maintaining an annual inventory.
• Scheduling: Assists the Activities Director in scheduling contests, transportation, and facilities.
• Compliance documentation: Ensures all athletes have insurance, physicals, and paid activity fees prior to participation.
• Academic Monitoring: Gives constant attention to student-athletes' grades and conduct.
• Supervision: Provides guidance and safeguards by being present at all practices, games, and during travel.
• Injury Reporting: Completes reports for all athletic injuries and communicates immediately with the athletic trainer.
• Discipline: Maintains discipline on buses and in locker rooms, ensuring the coach or a designee is the last to leave the facility.
• Communication: Organizes parent meetings and maintains positive relations with the news media, booster clubs, and fans.
• Recruitment: Promotes the sport within the school to non-participating athletes and fosters relationships with youth feeder programs.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

First Aid and CPR with AED training

MHSA requirements; NFHS Coaches Education Training; MHSA Sport Specific Rules Clinics

Job description

Whitefish High School in Whitefish, Montana seeks a WHS Head Baseball Coach to direct a K-12 program, teach fundamentals, strategy, and fitness, and foster discipline and moral values in student-athletes.

The role requires MHSA compliance, NFHS/MHSA coaching clinics, First Aid/CPR AED certification, and a valid Montana teacher certification where applicable. Responsibilities include staff leadership, budgeting, scheduling, athlete welfare, and community relations.