Head Baseball Coach: Lead, Develop & Inspire a High School Team

Education Jobs NJ; Lawrence Township (NJ); On-site; USD 3,000 - 6,000; Full time

Job summary

Notre Dame High School is seeking a Head Baseball Coach to lead the program, coach, and supervise staff while upholding the school's Catholic mission and values. You will foster teamwork, sportsmanship, and a competitive, well-run program under the direction of the Athletic Director.

The role requires prior high school coaching experience, strong leadership, and the ability to manage responsibilities from practices to budget, ensuring student-athlete development on and off the field.

Qualifications

• Prior coaching experience at the high school, club, or collegiate level.
• Strong knowledge of the sport and commitment to athlete development.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Commitment to the mission and values of a Catholic school; practicing Catholic preferred.
• Current CPR/AED/First Aid certification and completion of NJSIAA-required coaching and safety training (or willingness to obtain before the season).
• Ability to pass a criminal background check and complete VIRTUS training.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead practices, games, conditioning, and off-season development.
• Recruit, evaluate, and manage varsity, JV, and assistant coaching staff (as applicable).
• Teach sport-specific skills, strategy, and sportsmanship.
• Supervise athletes at all team activities and ensure their safety and well-being.
• Monitor academic eligibility and support athletes' academic success.
• Manage equipment, rosters, schedules, travel, and program budget with the Athletic Director.
• Communicate regularly and professionally with athletes, parents, and administration.
• Comply with all NJSIAA, conference, Diocese of Trenton, and school policies.
• Encourage participation in school liturgies, service, and community events.

Skills

Coaching experience

Leadership

Communication

Education

CPR/AED/First Aid certification

NJSIAA coaching/safety training

Tools

VIRTUS training

Job description

Notre Dame High School is seeking a Head Baseball Coach to lead the program, coach, and supervise staff while upholding the school's Catholic mission and values. You will foster teamwork, sportsmanship, and a competitive, well-run program under the direction of the Athletic Director.

The role requires prior high school coaching experience, strong leadership, and the ability to manage responsibilities from practices to budget, ensuring student-athlete development on and off the field.