High School Head Baseball Coach: Lead & Develop Talent

Kansas City Public Schools; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Kansas City Public Schools is seeking a 2026-2027 Head Baseball Coach to provide leadership for the school’s athletic program and to guide the baseball program through ongoing development and improvement.

The role includes coordinating the team in line with MSHSAA standards, supervising players at practices and games, and ensuring safety, ethical conduct, and proper equipment management while pursuing professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must have a Teachers Certificate or valid Substitute Certificate or Temporary (provisional) Teacher’s Certificate.
• Must complete MSHSAA/NFHS Coaching Principles Course and Sports First Aid Courses.
• Must fulfill 8 hours of professional development: district meetings, school meetings, outside clinics.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate baseball with a full team in compliance with MSHSAA standards.
• Assist in implementing athletic standards per MSHSAA Handbook and attend required sessions.
• Assist in coordinating the program and supervising student-athletes at practices and contests.
• Provide information for transportation, facilities, officials and game management.
• Organize and schedule practices to develop student-athletes' potential.
• Emphasize safety and injury management procedures.
• Demonstrate ethical conduct and sportsmanship during practices and contests.
• Assist in equipment return per KCMSD Athletic Department Handbook.

Skills

Coaching

Leadership

Communication

Ethics

Education

Teachers Certificate or Substitute Certificate

Job description

Kansas City Public Schools is seeking a 2026-2027 Head Baseball Coach to provide leadership for the school’s athletic program and to guide the baseball program through ongoing development and improvement.

The role includes coordinating the team in line with MSHSAA standards, supervising players at practices and games, and ensuring safety, ethical conduct, and proper equipment management while pursuing professional development opportunities.