Middle School Baseball Coach - Academics-First & After-School

Saugatuck Public Schools; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 3,000 - 4,600; Full time

Job summary

Saugatuck Public Schools is seeking a Middle School Baseball Coach for the 2026 season at Douglas Elementary & SPS Middle School. The season runs March 15 to May 14.

The role emphasizes academics, supports all SPS athletic programs, and aims to keep athletes engaged and participating long-term. Responsibilities include daily practices after school, collaboration with higher-level coaches, coordination of common systems, and safety oversight with the Athletic Trainer.

Qualifications

• Complete any/all applicable MHSAA rules meetings prior to the season
• Become CPR certified or renew CPR certification (must be up to date prior to the beginningof the sport season)

Responsibilities

• Make academics THE priority
• Support ALL Saugatuck Athletic Programs
• Ensure that all athletes participate with the goal of keeping athletes engaged and participating long-term
• Practice each day after school
• Collaborate with higher-level coaches and athletes when appropriate
• Coordinate practices with other varsitycoaches - common system and verbiage
• Aid the varsity program if/when appropriate
• Continuously coordinate with the Athletic Trainer in regard to eligibility
• Work with the Athletic Trainer in regard to injuries
• Establish a communication line with athletes and familes of athletes
• Collaborate with other coaches if and when a dual-sport situation arises
• Complete any coaching evaluation

Job description

Saugatuck Public Schools is seeking a Middle School Baseball Coach for the 2026 season at Douglas Elementary & SPS Middle School. The season runs March 15 to May 14.

The role emphasizes academics, supports all SPS athletic programs, and aims to keep athletes engaged and participating long-term. Responsibilities include daily practices after school, collaboration with higher-level coaches, coordination of common systems, and safety oversight with the Athletic Trainer.