Head Coach, Baseball; Ashland High School; Temporary

Ashland-School-District; Ashland (OR); On-site; USD 1,000 - 5,000; Part time

Job summary

Ashland School District in Ashland, Oregon, is seeking a Baseball Head Coach at Ashland High School to lead and manage the baseball program, develop student-athletes, promote sportsmanship and teamwork, and ensure a safe, competitive environment.

The Head Coach will supervise assistant coaches, organize practices and games, oversee scheduling, travel, and equipment, ensure academic progress, and coordinate with the Athletics Department to support program development and district compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience playing and/or coaching baseball.
• Knowledge of baseball fundamentals, rules, and coaching techniques.
• Ability to work effectively with high school students.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and conduct practices, games, and team activities.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive baseball program aligned with school and district goals.
• Teach fundamental and advanced baseball skills, strategies, and conditioning.
• Promote sportsmanship, teamwork, and positive character development.
• Ensure compliance with district policies and regulations from governing bodies such as the OSAA.
• Organize and supervise tryouts, team selection, and player development.
• Monitor academic progress and eligibility of student-athletes.
• Coordinate game schedules, travel, and equipment needs in collaboration with the Athletics Department.
• Maintain and inventory equipment, uniforms, and facilities.
• Communicate effectively with players, families, staff, and administration.
• Represent the school positively within the community and at all events.
• Support offseason conditioning, camps, and program development as appropriate.
• Assist with fundraising efforts and program promotion.

Skills

Leadership

Team-building

Communication

Baseball coaching

Safety awareness

Equity & inclusion

Education

High school diploma

CPR/First Aid certification

Teaching license or school-based experience

Job description

Frontline Applicant Tracking - Ashland School District 5

26-117; Head Coach, Baseball; Ashland High School; Temporary JobID: 1528

• Date Posted:
  9/2/2026
• Location:
  Ashland High School
• Date Available:
  01/11/2027

Job Title:Baseball Head Coach

Assignment:Ashland High School

Reports To:Athletics Director / Building Principal

Evaluated By:Athletics Director / Building Principal

FLSA Status:Stipend / Extra Duty Position

JOB SUMMARY

The Head Baseball Coach is responsible for leading and managing all aspects of the school's baseball program. This includes developing student-athletes' skills, promoting sportsmanship and teamwork, and ensuring a safe, positive, and competitive environment. The coach provides leadership for the program, oversees assistant coaches, and ensures compliance with district and state regulations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.

• Plan, organize, and conduct all practices, games, and team activities.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive baseball program aligned with school and district goals.
• Teach fundamental and advanced baseball skills, strategies, and conditioning.
• Promote sportsmanship, teamwork, and positive character development.
• Ensure compliance with district policies and regulations from governing bodies such as the Oregon School Activities Association.
• Organize and supervise tryouts, team selection, and player development.
• Monitor academic progress and eligibility of student-athletes.
• Coordinate game schedules, travel, and equipment needs in collaboration with the Athletics Department.
• Maintain and inventory equipment, uniforms, and facilities.
• Communicate effectively with players, families, staff, and administration.
• Represent the school positively within the community and at all events.
• Support offseason conditioning, camps, and program development as appropriate.
• Assist with fundraising efforts and program promotion.
• Understands and complies with applicable District policies and procedures.
• Attend work regularly and is punctual.
• Annually pass the District's required online training by the District's assigned due-date.
• While working collaboratively with others, implements decisions within ASD established policies and procedures.
• Professionally represent the school and the District in interactions with parents, community, staff, and students and resolves conflict in a professional manner.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES

This organization believes that every individual makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited to assigned responsibilities. Therefore, this position description is designed to define primary duties, qualifications and job scope but should not limit the incumbent nor the organization to the work identified. It is our expectation that every employee will offer their services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of the District's goals.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise student-athletes during practices, games, travel, and team events.
• Provide leadership and direction to assistant coaches and volunteers.
• Ensure adherence to safety protocols and proper use of equipment.
• Monitor and address student behavior in alignment with school expectations.
• Maintain appropriate supervision ratios and ensure student safety at all times.
• Participate in the evaluation and development of assistant coaching staff.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong leadership and team-building skills.
• Ability to teach and develop baseball skills at various levels.
• Effective communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to motivate and mentor student-athletes.
• Knowledge of safety practices and injury prevention.
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and student development.

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience playing and/or coaching baseball .
• Knowledge of baseball fundamentals, rules, and coaching techniques.
• Ability to work effectively with high school students.

Preferred:

• Prior head coaching or leadership experience.
• Knowledge of OSAA rules, policies, and postseason requirements.
• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Teaching license or school-based experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate with others including understanding and being understood. While much of the work will be completed in an office environment, the employee will need to move between buildings, visiting sites throughout the district. This position requires use of a variety of digital systems, software, and hardware. This position may require some travel outside the district.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate, but occasionally high depending upon activities.The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions and outdoor weather conditions. Employee may be exposed to blood-borne pathogens.

VALUES

The District is focused on eliminating systemic racism and its impact on student learning. ASD is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in all its educational and employment activities. The District prohibits discrimination based on race; national or ethnic origin; color; sex; religion; age; sexual orientation; gender expression or identity; pregnancy; marital status; familial status; economic status or source of income; mental or physical disability or perceived disability; or military service. Ashland Public Schools is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable, pursuant to relevant Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Postings current as of 9/10/2026 10:49:06 AM CST.

Internal applicants only. To be considered an internal applicant you must be a member of the certified bargaining unit and have been an Ashland School District certified employee for five years or more and three of those years at one site.