JV Baseball Head Coach – Lead Skill & Team Spirit

PORTAGE HS; Portage (IN); On-site; USD 3,000 - 5,400; Part time

Job summary

Portage Township Schools PORTAGE HS in Portage, Indiana is seeking a Boys Baseball Junior Varsity Head Coach to lead the program and oversee all coaching duties for the season.

The role includes developing practice plans, managing the roster, ensuring academic eligibility, coordinating facilities, and maintaining compliance with IHSAA/NFHS rules while promoting sportsmanship and community involvement. This is a part-time position with a season stipend.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the sport with coaching experience preferred.
• Familiar with IHSAA and NFHS rules for the sport.
• IHSAA/NFHS coaching certification preferred (training available).
• First Aid and CPR certified; knowledge of concussion protocol (training available).
• Ability to communicate with parents and students.
• Ability to address situations involving blood, bodily fluids, and tissue.
• Ability to foster positive student-athlete relationships with staff, parents and community.
• Exhibits high standards of professional ethics and conduct; background checks required.

Responsibilities

• Develop activities for the sport, including practice and competition schedules and season records.
• Notify student athletes of policies and training rules.
• Emphasize skill development, teamwork, sportsmanship, and discipline.
• Supervise student athletes during practice and competitions; correct conduct as needed.
• Monitor academic progress to ensure eligibility.
• Coordinate and secure facilities and equipment including uniforms.
• Maintain team roster; perform other duties as directed by the athletic director.
• Provide leadership that promotes positive attitudes and sportsmanship.
• Hold preseason or postseason parent meetings.
• Ensure required physical examinations and forms are completed.
• Maintain association membership and CPR certification.

Skills

Coaching experience

CPR/First Aid

Communication

IHSAA/NFHS rules

Background check

Job description

Portage Township Schools PORTAGE HS in Portage, Indiana is seeking a Boys Baseball Junior Varsity Head Coach to lead the program and oversee all coaching duties for the season.

The role includes developing practice plans, managing the roster, ensuring academic eligibility, coordinating facilities, and maintaining compliance with IHSAA/NFHS rules while promoting sportsmanship and community involvement. This is a part-time position with a season stipend.