Head Varsity Baseball Coach- Spring 2027

Young World Physical Education; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Grand Rapids, Michigan is looking for a Head Varsity Baseball Coach for Spring 2027. The coach will be responsible for organizing athletes, teaching sports fundamentals, and promoting teamwork.

This part-time role requires clear communication, leadership skills, and prior coaching or playing experience. Successful candidates must be 18 years or older and pass a background check.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Playing or coaching experience required.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Organize athletes and teach fundamentals of the sport.
• Develop specific goals for individual players and the team.
• Maintain communication with scholars, parents, and staff.

Skills

Coaching experience or playing experience

Communication

Teamwork

Leadership

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Current First Aid and CPR certifications

Job description

Head Varsity Baseball Coach – Spring 2027

Ottawa Hills High School (9-12) – Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Job ID: 5766753

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Salary: Schedule C of the GREA contract and prior experience

Department: Athletics

Direct Supervisor: Athletics Director

Position Type: Part-Time

Job Summary

A coach is responsible for organizing athletes and teaching them the fundamentals of sport. The coach trains them to compete as a team and individually.

Essential Job Functions

• Developing and communicating clear and specific goals for the team and individual players throughout tryouts and the season.
• Maintaining open and honest communication with scholars, parents, other coaches, and the Athletic Director.
• Developing and demonstrating a good knowledge base of best practices specific to their coaching arena.
• Supporting and collaborating with coaches in other athletic programs.
• Modeling and teaching skills necessary to succeed.
• Supporting scholar academic expectations, responsibilities, and achievements.
• Developing the knowledge and understanding of Grand Rapids policies and procedures as it applies to athletics.
• Promoting and enforcing the scholar‑athlete code of conduct.
• Connecting athletic experiences with life experiences.
• Providing an atmosphere of teamwork and collaboration among coaches and players.
• Becoming an integral part of and developing rapport with the Grand Rapids community including administration, coaches, parents, and scholars.
• Modeling good sportsmanship always.
• Creating and maintaining a safe and healthy environment for scholar athletes.
• Understanding their leadership style and its impact on scholar‑athletes.
• Game and practice attire should be professional and appropriate.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must be 18 years of age or older and clear a criminal background check.
• Playing experience at the high school or college level and/or coaching experience required.
• Proof of current First Aid and CPR certifications prior to the first day of coaching.
• Must provide certificate of completion for online concussion training course from either the Centers for Disease Control or the National Federation of State High School Associations prior to the first day of coaching.

Physical Demands

Stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk, and hear (in a quiet or noisy environment). Occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust/focus.

Work Environment

Noise level is usually moderate. Work is performed indoors with required outdoor activities. Employee is directly responsible for safety, well‑being, and output of scholars.

Mental Functions

Compare, analyze, communicate both orally and in writing, copy, coordinate, instruct, compute, synthesize, evaluate, use interpersonal skills, compile, and negotiate.

Non‑Discrimination

The Grand Rapids Public Schools will not discriminate against any person based on race, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, height, weight, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, disability, veteran, or military status.

ADA Accommodations

Assistance with the application process may be requested through the Human Resources Department at 616-819-2022 or [e-mail].

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information

• GRPS Careers
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]