Inspire Young Athletes: MS Baseball Coach (Spring)

Hopkinton Middle School; Hopkinton (MA); On-site; USD 3,400 - 5,100; Part time

Job summary

Hopkinton Public School District Hopkinton Middle School in Hopkinton, Massachusetts seeks a Middle School/8th Grade Interim Baseball Coach for the spring season. This part-time position offers a stipend commensurate with experience ($3,386–$5,079) and starts immediately.

The coach will teach fundamentals, supervise practices and games, promote sportsmanship and teamwork, and report to the Athletic Director and Varsity Baseball Coach.

Qualifications

• MIAA Coaching certificate if first serving as an interscholastic coach after July 1, 2005
• Bachelor’s degree in related field and previous relevant coaching experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience
• Knowledge of MIAA rules governing athletic activities
• Ability to motivate student athletes, communicate clearly and effectively, and relate to and work with students of differing athletic abilities
• Commitment to remain current in knowledge of the sport, and its coaching strategies
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Athletic Director may find appropriate and in conformity with state and federal statute

Responsibilities

• Supervise and conduct practice and coaching sessions. Teach sports techniques, playing rules, strategies and playing tactics. Impart love of the sport to players and develop healthy self-image and confidence
• Condition athletes appropriately for activities requiring endurance, strength and agility
• Teach sportsmanship, cooperation, work ethic and responsibility to one's team
• Supervise and provide coaching during matches, meets, contests
• Observe basic safety guidelines. Respond to player injuries with approved first aid
• Manage uniforms, equipment, and school facilities in a responsible manner
• Assist Varsity Coach, as needed
• Other duties, as assigned.

Skills

Motivate students

Communicate clearly

Relate to diverse athletes

Leadership

Coaching knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

Hopkinton Public School District Hopkinton Middle School in Hopkinton, Massachusetts seeks a Middle School/8th Grade Interim Baseball Coach for the spring season. This part-time position offers a stipend commensurate with experience ($3,386–$5,079) and starts immediately.

The coach will teach fundamentals, supervise practices and games, promote sportsmanship and teamwork, and report to the Athletic Director and Varsity Baseball Coach.