Junior High Baseball Coach: Lead Player Development

Danville Community High School; Danville Township (IA); On-site; USD 2,500 - 4,500; Full time

Job summary

Danville Community School District in Danville, Iowa, seeks a Junior High Baseball Head Coach for the summer program. Responsibilities include designing age-appropriate training, skill instruction, and fostering a positive team culture that emphasizes teamwork, sportsmanship, and athlete development.

The coach will coordinate practices, games, safety protocols, and recruitment while mentoring student-athletes and assisting junior coaches.

Qualifications

• Valid Iowa Coaching License required.
• Knowledge of baseball fundamentals, rules, and coaching techniques.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to motivate and inspire student-athletes.
• Commitment to teamwork, sportsmanship, and player development.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement age-appropriate training programs.
• Provide skill instruction for individuals and the team.
• Foster a positive, inclusive environment for personal and team growth.
• Develop and implement game strategies and tactics.
• Coordinate practices, meets, and safety protocols.
• Recruit and retain talented student-athletes for the program.
• Guide assistant coaches and promote academic success and character development.
• Maintain open communication with players, parents, and administrators.

Skills

Coaching

Leadership

Communication

Baseball knowledge

Job description

Danville Community School District in Danville, Iowa, seeks a Junior High Baseball Head Coach for the summer program. Responsibilities include designing age-appropriate training, skill instruction, and fostering a positive team culture that emphasizes teamwork, sportsmanship, and athlete development.

The coach will coordinate practices, games, safety protocols, and recruitment while mentoring student-athletes and assisting junior coaches.