JV Baseball Head Coach

Holland Public Schools; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Holland Public Schools is looking for a head coach to lead their sports program at Holland High School. The role involves organizing and supervising the sports program, instructing athletes in skills, strategy, and promoting their character development.

The ideal candidate will possess a solid coaching background and knowledge of technical aspects of the sport. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with athletics policies and serving as a mentor for student athletes.

Qualifications

• Ability to assist in organizing and supervising a total sports program.
• Successful coaching experience in assigned sport.
• Substantial knowledge of technical aspects of the sport.

Responsibilities

• Instruct athletes in fundamental skills and strategy.
• Serve as a role model for student athletes.
• Promote character development and self-discipline.

Skills

Coaching experience

Organization

Sports knowledge

Mentorship

Job description

• Position Type: Athletics/Activities/ Coaching
• Date Posted: 9/11/2026
• Location: Holland High School

QUALIFICATIONS

• 1. Has the ability to assist in organizingand supervisinga total sports program.
• 2. Has previous successful coaching experience in assigned sport.
• 3. The head coach must have substantial knowledge of the technical aspects of the sport
  and, at the same time, must continue to examine new theories and procedures pertinent to
  the field.
• 4. The head coach must serve as an appropriate role model for student athletes through his/her instructions and actions.

REPORTS TO

The varsity head coach and athletic director, who provide overall objectives and final evaluation in

conjunction with the high school principals

JOB GOAL

To instruct athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy and physical training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success. At the same

time, the coach must instruct and demonstrate behaviors that lead to socially

acceptable character development, self discipline, self confidence, and pride of

accomplishment in the student athletes. To upgrade his/her knowledge and skills

through coaching clinics, observations, consultation, etc.

GENERAL

• 1. The success of athletic programs has a strong influence on the community's image of the entire system. The public exposure is a considerable responsibility and community/parent pressure for winning performance is taxing, but must not override the objectives of good sportsmanship and good mental health.
• 2. The position includes other unusual aspect such as extended time, risk injury factor and due process predicaments.
• 3. It is the express intent of this job description to give sufficient guidance to function. In cases not specifically covered, it shall be assumed that a coach shall exercise common sense and good judgment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• 1. Has a thorough knowledge of all the athletic policies approved by the Holland Public Schools' Board of Education and is responsible for their implementation by the entire staff of the sports program.
• 2. Has knowledge of existing system, state and league regulations; implements same consistently and interprets them for staff.
• 3. Understands the proper administrative line of command and refers all requests or grievances through proper channels. Is aware of all public/staff/departmental meetings that require attendance.

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

• 14. Serves as a mentor to each athlete to promote the development and demonstration in student athletes the character traits of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship.
• 15. Gives constant attention to a student athlete's grades and conduct.
• 16. By his/her presence at all practices games and while traveling, provides assistance, guidance and safeguards for each participant.
• 17. Provides training rules and any other unique regulations of the sport to each athlete who is considered a participant.
• 18. Initiates programs and policies concerning injuries, medical attention and emergencies.
• 19. Completes paperwork on all disabling athletic injuries on proper forms and submits to athletic office within 24 hours.
• 20. Directs student managers, assistants and statisticians.
• 21. Determines discipline, delineates procedures concerning due process when the enforcement of discipline is necessary and contracts parents when a student is dropped or becomes ineligible.
• 22. Assists athletes in their college or advanced educational selection.