Head Coach, JV Baseball

Three Rivers Community Schools; Three Rivers (MI); On-site; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend salary

Retirement benefits package

Job summary

A local school district in Three Rivers, Michigan is seeking a part-time Head Coach for JV Baseball. The role focuses on the overall development of student-athletes and fostering a positive team environment under the oversight of the Athletic Director. Candidates must demonstrate effective communication, teaching fundamentals of baseball, and a commitment to fair play. This position requires availability for practices and games, encouraging engagement in extracurricular activities.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, and the community.
• Proficiency in teaching baseball fundamentals and strategies.
• Commitment to fair play and sportsmanship.

Responsibilities

• Guide and develop the JV Baseball team under direction of the Athletic Director.
• Cultivate a positive extracurricular experience for students.
• Manage practices, competitions, and related activities.

Skills

Effective communication

Coaching fundamentals

Positive attitude

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree in Education

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Head Coach, JV Baseball

Department: Athletics

Reports to: Athletic Director

Location: Three Rivers Community Schools, Three Rivers, Michigan

Job ID: 4880930

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Position Type: Part-Time

Job Categories: Athletics & Activities > Coaching

Summary

The Head Coach for JV Baseball at Three Rivers Community Schools, guided by the Athletic Director, will champion Wildcat athletics and overall physical fitness. Emphasizing skill development, they will cultivate a positive extracurricular experience that enriches the academic journey for our students.

Education and Experience

• Demonstrated satisfactory performance in current position, exhibiting traits such as outgoing, positive, energetic, self‑motivated, and capable of working independently and without supervision. Must consistently maintain a professional demeanor.
• Possession of a High School Diploma.
• Ability and willingness to communicate effectively and positively with students, staff, administrators, parents, the community, and the press/media.
• Proficiency in teaching the fundamentals of baseball, including regulations, rules, and strategies.
• Familiarity with facilities, equipment, and basic emergency first aid procedures.
• Dedication to the philosophy of fair play and sportsmanship.
• Commitment to supporting the school, school district, and athletic conference by attending related meetings.
• Availability for practices, competitions, and bus trips, including those scheduled on weekends. Demonstrating regular and reliable attendance is a fundamental job requirement.
• Eagerness to pursue opportunities for personal and programmatic improvement.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Education.
  • Previous track record of positive coaching and competitive experience in baseball.
  • Knowledge of MHSAA rules and regulations.

Qualification Requirements

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 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 required to: Compare, analyze, and synthesize information relevant to job tasks. Communicate both orally and in writing effectively. Coordinate, instruct, compute, evaluate, and negotiate as needed. Use interpersonal skills to interact with colleagues, students, and stakeholders.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to: Stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms. Climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as needed for job tasks. Talk, hear (in a quiet or noisy environment), taste, and smell as necessary for communication and safety. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Have specific vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust/focus.

Work Environment

Coaches operate within various athletic facilities such as gyms, fields, tracks, and courts. These environments may vary in size, condition, and amenities. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly meets deadlines amidst a fast‑paced environment with severe time constraints.

Union Representation

Please note: Salary, terms and other conditions of employment established by the Three Rivers Education Association (TREA).

FLSA Status

This is an Exempt FLSA position. Exempt employees are not eligible for overtime pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Reasonable Accommodations

Three Rivers Community Schools is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities. To request an accommodation during the application process, please contact the Human Resources Office at 269-273-1104.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

Three Rivers Community Schools is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Three Rivers Community Schools that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, (collectively, "Protected Classes"), be excluded from participation in, be denied benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination during any program, activity, in hiring or in employment.

Additional Information

• Compensation and Benefits: Stipend salary and retirement benefits package.
• Salary, terms and other conditions of employment established by the Three Rivers Education Association (TREA) & TRCS Board of Education.
• Application: Open until filled. Internal and external candidates are welcome.

How to Apply

• External Candidates: Submit application, resume, and relevant credentials through the school district's online portal: https://trschools.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx
• Internal TREA Candidates: Internal candidates from the TREA may submit a letter of interest directly to Matt Stofer at [e-mail].

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Katherine Blakley
• 851 Sixth Avenue Rd
• Three Rivers, Michigan 49032
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]