Middle School Baseball Coach

ServingSchools; Damariscotta (ME); On-site; USD 2,000 - 4,000; Part time

Job summary

ServingSchools seeks a Baseball Coach to lead student-athletes within the Extra and Co Curricular Programs. You will promote fundamental skills, sportsmanship, and healthy routines in a safe environment during practices and games.

You will supervise players, coordinate with school leaders and families, and ensure equipment, facilities, and travel logistics meet district health protocols and safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Prior coaching, playing, or youth mentoring experience preferred.
• Must hold valid Department of Education fingerprinting certification (CHRC).

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct structured practices focusing on fundamental skills and game rules.
• Adapt coaching methods for athletes at different skill levels and ages.
• Encourage fair play, teamwork, and sportsmanship within the program.
• Supervise student-athletes during practices, games, and travel.
• Ensure equipment and facilities are safe and well maintained.
• Communicate schedules, expectations, and updates with families and school staff.
• Manage team rosters, equipment distribution, and game preparations with the AD.
• Represent the district with professionalism and ethical standards.

Skills

Coaching experience

Youth mentoring

Safety-minded approach

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

CHRC fingerprint certification

Job description

Position Title: Baseball Coach

Department: Extra and Co Curricular Programs

Reports to: Principal, Athletic Director

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency required
• Prior coaching, playing, or youth mentoring experience preferred
• Must hold valid DOE fingerprinting certification (CHRC)

General Position Description

To provide leadership, fundamental instruction, and guidance to student-athletes in a safe, positive, and
supportive environment. The Baseball Coach is responsible for promoting sportsmanship, skill development,
teamwork, and healthy habits aligned with the educational values of RSU #48.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct structured, age-appropriate practices focusing on fundamental skills, rules, and strategies of the sport.

• Adapt coaching methods to support athletes of varying skill levels and developmental stages.
• Encourage active participation, fair play, positive attitudes, and team cohesion.
• Supervise student-athletes at all times during practices, home games, away games, and team travel.
• Ensure all equipment, athletic fields, and indoor facilities are used safely and properly maintained.
• Respond promptly and appropriately to injuries or emergency situations according to district health protocols and guidelines.

• Maintain proactive, transparent, and professional communication with student-athletes, parents/guardians, and school leadership regarding schedules, expectations, and updates.

• Manage team rosters, equipment distribution, and game preparations in coordination with the AD.
• Represent RSU #48 with professionalism and high ethical standards during all interactions with officials, opponents, and community members.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

• Ability to active-demonstrate sport fundamentals, walk/stand for long periods, and lead active drills.
• Work environment includes indoor gymnasiums and outdoor athletic fields subject to seasonal weather conditions.

• Standard schedule includes after-school practices and game times, with travel for away contests.

Terms Of Employment

Seasonal; year-to-year basis. Stipend rate to be determined by the Athletic Director considering experience level and pay rate chart.