Middle School Baseball Coach

Highland Community School District; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 12,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Highland Community School District is seeking two Middle School Baseball Coaches for the 2026–2027 school year. The roles involve developing student-athletes and promoting a positive baseball program at the middle school level in Riverside, Iowa.

Candidates should have an interest in coaching middle school athletes; playing or coaching experience is preferred, and Iowa coaching licensure requirements must be met before coaching.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in working with middle school student-athletes.
• Previous baseball playing or coaching experience preferred.
• Must meet Iowa coaching authorization/licensure requirements prior to coaching.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, positive, and supportive environment for student-athletes.
• Teach fundamental baseball skills and promote individual and team development.
• Work with the Head Baseball Coach to maintain consistency throughout the Highland baseball program.
• Promote sportsmanship, teamwork, responsibility, and fair play.
• Maintain high expectations for student behavior and academic performance.
• Monitor and support the academic success of student-athletes.
• Communicate effectively with student-athletes, parents, coaching staff, and school administration.
• Supervise student-athletes during practices, games, transportation, and other team activities.
• Follow Highland CSD policies, procedures, and expectations for athletic programs.

Skills

Coaching baseball

Student-athlete development

Education

Coaching licensure/certification (Iowa)

Job description

Middle School Baseball Coach

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Job Details

Job ID: 5937706

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 23, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Middle School Baseball Coach – Two Positions Available

Highland Community School District is currently accepting applications for two Middle School Baseball Coach positions for the 2026–2027 school year.

Highland CSD is a small, student-centered school district serving approximately 620 students in grades PK–12. Highland Elementary is located in Riverside, Iowa, approximately 15 miles south of Iowa City, with Highland Secondary located nearby along Highway 218.

Position Responsibilities

The Middle School Baseball Coach will work cooperatively with school administrators and the Head Baseball Coach to provide a positive and developmentally appropriate experience for Highland student-athletes.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing a safe, positive, and supportive environment for student-athletes.
• Teaching fundamental baseball skills and promoting individual and team development.
• Working collaboratively with the Head Baseball Coach to maintain consistency throughout the Highland baseball program.
• Promoting sportsmanship, teamwork, responsibility, and fair play.
• Maintaining high expectations for student behavior and academic performance.
• Monitoring and supporting the academic success of student-athletes.
• Communicating effectively with student-athletes, parents, coaching staff, and school administration.
• Supervising student-athletes during practices, games, transportation, and other team activities.
• Following Highland CSD policies, procedures, and expectations for athletic programs.

Qualifications

Candidates should have a strong interest in working with middle school student-athletes and helping develop the Highland baseball program. Previous baseball playing or coaching experience is preferred.

Candidates must meet all State of Iowa coaching authorization/licensure requirements prior to coaching.

Application Process

Interested candidates should apply online through Teach Iowa.

Questions regarding the position may be directed to:

Bill Zywiec
Co-Activities Director
Highland Community School District

Position Type: Not provided

Job Categories:

Athletics & Activities > Coaching

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Contact Information

• Bill Zywiec , Assistant Principal/Co-Actvities Director
• Highland Community School District
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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