Head Varsity Baseball Coach

Highland Community School District; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Highland Community School District is seeking a Head Varsity Baseball Coach in Riverside, Iowa. This role leads the district’s baseball program, coordinating with school administrators to align athletics with academic goals and district policies.

Immediate start is available as the district seeks a dedicated leader for the program. The position emphasizes developing student athletes, maintaining high standards of conduct and academic performance, and communicating effectively with families

Responsibilities

• Supervises the athletics program in the specified sport at all levels of competition offered by the school, ensuring the safety and well being of all student participants.
• Sets and maintains appropriately high expectations for learning and classroom performance as a condition for participation in athletics. Assures that students’ academic performance is monitored and supported to ensure success.
• Sets and maintains high behavioral expectations for student athletes and staff who participate in the program, assuring that all conduct presents the school and the school district in a positive manner. Supports the values of competitive sports including hospitality, sportsmanship, and fair play.
• Develops and implements a cohesive athletics program in the specified sport that teaches skills and promotes team play of all program participants through instruction, practice, and competitive events.
• Assists student athletes who wish to pursue higher education and are capable of participating in athletics beyond the high school level with understanding opportunities, pursuing scholarships and financial support, and selecting appropriate options.
• Communicates effectively with students, staff, parents, and the public. Follows district guidelines in communicating with the media.

Job description

Head Varsity Baseball Coach

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Job Details

Job ID: 5910366

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 01, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

The Highland CSD is currently accepting applications for a Head Varsity Baseball Coach.

The Highland CSD is a small community committed to academic excellence through self-discovery and respect that offers a progressive PK-12 education. Highland Elementary (Grades: PK-5) is conveniently located just 15 miles south of Iowa City in Riverside Iowa. Highland Secondary (Grades: 6-12) is just 7 miles south of the elementary off Hwy 218.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Varsity Head Coach has the responsibility for leading that athletics program in a manner that serves the best interests of the school district and of the student athletes who participate at any level in that program. The head coach works cooperatively with the administrators of the school to assure that the activities related to the program are consistent with building needs and practices.

Program Leadership

• Supervises the athletics program in the specified sport at all levels of competition offered by the school, ensuring the safety and well being of all student participants.


• Sets and maintains appropriately high expectations for learning and classroom performance as a condition for participation in athletics. Assures that students’ academic performance is monitored and supported to ensure success.


• Sets and maintains high behavioral expectations for student athletes and staff who participate in the program, assuring that all conduct presents the school and the school district in a positive manner. Supports the values of competitive sports including hospitality, sportsmanship, and fair play.


• Develops and implements a cohesive athletics program in the specified sport that teaches skills and promotes team play of all program participants through instruction, practice, and competitive events.


• Assists student athletes who wish to pursue higher education and are capable of participating in athletics beyond the high school level with understanding opportunities, pursuing scholarships and financial support, and selecting appropriate options.


• Communicates effectively with students, staff, parents, and the public. Follows district guidelines in communicating with the media.

* NOTE: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

To learn more about the Highland School District, visit our websites:

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Position Type

Not provided

Job Categories

Athletics & Activities > Coaching

Contact Information

• Jody Fink , Activities Director


• Highland Activities


• Phone: [phone]


• Email: [e-mail]