Part-Time Varsity Baseball Coach — Lead & Develop Players

Westtown School; Chester, Northern (Delaware County, KY); Hybrid; USD 4,000 - 6,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend

Job summary

Westtown School in West Chester, PA seeks an Assistant Varsity Baseball Coach for the upcoming season. This part-time role offers an afternoon schedule with a stipend. You will coach players, plan practices, and develop game strategies while upholding the school’s values and promoting sportsmanship.

Responsibilities include teaching fundamentals, leading engaging practices, maintaining equipment, and communicating with players and parents. CPR/first aid and a valid driver's license are required.

Qualifications

• Prior coaching experience required.
• Experience playing high school or college baseball preferred.
• Experience working with high school-aged students.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• A positive student-centered approach to coaching.
• Ability to work collaboratively with coaches, trainers, and other community members.
• Ability to effectively manage and support athletes at the appropriate level.
• Demonstrated technical, theoretical, and applied knowledge of the sport.
• CPR and first aid certified.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Observe and promote the rules of Westtown School, the FSL, and PAISAA.
• Remain current with sport theories and techniques.
• Attend all coaches' meetings.
• Evaluate players and assist with selecting the team.
• Create a safe, structured, and motivating environment.
• Assist with planning and implementing engaging daily practices.
• Be responsible for team equipment and uniforms.
• Assist with team discipline.
• Coordinate appropriate and regular communication with student-athletes and parents.
• Follow school procedures regarding transportation, injuries, participation, and meals.
• Report and follow up with the athletic trainer regarding injuries.
• Assist with the writing of individual comments for each student-athlete.
• Collaborate with the head coach and student manager.
• Keep the scorebook current and available.
• Report areas of concern immediately to the Athletic Directors: fields, transportation, facilities, opposing teams, student behavior, parent issues, etc.

Skills

Prior coaching experience

Experience playing baseball (HS/colleg

Experience working with HS students

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Student-centered coaching

Collaboration with coaches/trainers

Knowledge of sport (technical/theory)

CPR and first aid cert

Valid driver's license

Job description

Westtown School in West Chester, PA seeks an Assistant Varsity Baseball Coach for the upcoming season. This part-time role offers an afternoon schedule with a stipend. You will coach players, plan practices, and develop game strategies while upholding the school’s values and promoting sportsmanship.

Responsibilities include teaching fundamentals, leading engaging practices, maintaining equipment, and communicating with players and parents. CPR/first aid and a valid driver's license are required.