Head Middle School Baseball Coach

Kentucky Country Day School, Inc; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Kentucky Country Day School in Louisville, KY is seeking a dedicated Head Middle School Baseball Coach to guide and develop our middle school program. The role emphasizes building a positive, competitive, and development-focused culture rooted in effort, accountability, sportsmanship, and attention to detail.

The ideal candidate will prioritize growth of student-athletes on and off the field, focusing on skill development, character, integrity, teamwork, and a love for the game, while planning

Qualifications

• Prior baseball coaching experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of baseball fundamentals, strategy, and player development
• Ability to teach and motivate middle school student-athletes
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Commitment to creating a culture centered on accountability, respect, sportsmanship, and teamwork
• A passion for mentoring young athletes and building positive relationships with students and families

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all aspects of the middle school baseball program
• Create a positive team culture that promotes effort, discipline, sportsmanship, and pride
• Develop players' fundamental baseball skills while fostering a strong understanding of the game
• Plan and conduct practices and prepare the team for games and competition
• Build meaningful relationships with student-athletes and families through consistent communication and collaboration
• Emphasize individual player development, teamwork, and confidence while creating an enjoyable and competitive experience
• Collaborate with the varsity coaching staff to support a consistent philosophy and a strong baseball program across all levels
• Model and reinforce the values and mission of Kentucky Country Day School

Job description

Kentucky Country Day School is seeking a dedicated, experienced, and relationship-driven Head Middle School Baseball Coach to lead and develop our middle school baseball program.

This position requires a knowledgeable coach who is committed to building a positive, competitive, and development-focused culture rooted in effort, accountability, sportsmanship, and attention to detail. The ideal candidate will prioritize the growth of student-athletes both on and off the field, emphasizing skill development, character, integrity, teamwork, and a love for the game.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and manage all aspects of the middle school baseball program

Create a positive team culture that promotes effort, discipline, sportsmanship, and pride

Develop players' fundamental baseball skills while fostering a strong understanding of the game

Plan and conduct practices and prepare the team for games and competition

Build meaningful relationships with student-athletes and families through consistent communication and collaboration

Emphasize individual player development, teamwork, and confidence while creating an enjoyable and competitive experience

Collaborate with the varsity coaching staff to support a consistent philosophy and a strong baseball program across all levels

Model and reinforce the values and mission of Kentucky Country Day School

Qualifications:

Prior baseball coaching experience preferred

Strong knowledge of baseball fundamentals, strategy, and player development

Ability to teach and motivate middle school student-athletes with varying levels of experience

Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills

Commitment to creating a culture centered on accountability, respect, sportsmanship, and teamwork

A passion for mentoring young athletes and building positive relationships with students and families

Availability for afternoon practices and games

Kentucky Country Day School is a private JK-12, coeducational school located on a spacious 80+ acre campus in Louisville, KY. KCD combines a rigorous academic program with a wide variety of athletic and extracurricular programs. Our outstanding faculty creates an intimate learning environment that is both challenging and supportive.