High School Baseball Assistant Coach - NFHS Certified

Hamilton County Schools; Tennessee; On-site; USD 42,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton County Schools seeks qualified coaching staff for Ooltewah Middle School, a 6-8 school near Chattanooga. The role focuses on building trusted relationships with students and families, delivering engaging coaching programs, and promoting safe, inclusive athletics.

Strong collaboration with classroom teachers is essential. Coaches must complete required NFHS and health-safety courses, maintain annual certifications, and adhere to district policies.

Qualifications

• Must complete NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching and First Aid, Health, & Safety for Coaches prior to assuming the position.
• ASEP Coaches Education Course completed prior to May 15, 2013 exempts from NFHS courses.
• Keep concussion Certificate on file every year.
• Keep Sudden Cardiac Arrest Certificate on file every year.
• Complete NFHS Heat Illness Prevention course annually.
• Complete NFHS COVID-19 Course.

Responsibilities

• Develop strong relationships with a diverse group of students, parents, and staff.
• Collaborate with instructional staff to implement engaging coaching strategies.
• Be a team player and seek innovative approaches to student-athlete development.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and policy requirements for coaching staff.

Skills

Relationship building

Coaching knowledge

Student engagement

Education

NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching

NFHS First Aid, Health, & Safety for Coaches

ASEP Coaches Education Course

NFHS Heat Illness Prevention

NFHS COVID-19 Course

State Law Health & Safety Policies

Sudden Cardiac Arrest Certificate

Job description

Hamilton County Schools seeks qualified coaching staff for Ooltewah Middle School, a 6-8 school near Chattanooga. The role focuses on building trusted relationships with students and families, delivering engaging coaching programs, and promoting safe, inclusive athletics.

Strong collaboration with classroom teachers is essential. Coaches must complete required NFHS and health-safety courses, maintain annual certifications, and adhere to district policies.