Varsity Baseball Coach

Northwest Regional ESD; Cloverdale (OR); On-site; USD 6,000 - 6,500; Full time

Job summary

Nestucca Valley School District in Oregon is seeking a Varsity Baseball Coach to lead the program under district and OSAA guidelines. The head coach will organize practices, develop game strategy, supervise staff and student athletes, and ensure safety and eligibility in accordance with district policies.

The stipend for this position is $6,035 per year, and the coach will coordinate with the Athletic Director, administration, and volunteers to foster athletic excellence and strong academic

Qualifications

• Ability to organize and supervise students.
• Current first-aid/CPR certification or willingness to obtain.
• Knowledge of the sport and ability to teach it to students.
• Pass OSAA certifications.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to policies and guidelines of the Board, district and OSAA.
• Attend scheduled meetings with administration and league.
• Organize and direct practice activities; develop game strategy.
• Demonstrate safe practices and proper supervision during activities.

Skills

Organizational skills

Supervising students

First-aid/CPR certification

Knowledge of baseball

Positive student relations

Education

OSAA certifications

Job description

HB 3187 NOTICE: NVSD complies with HB 3187. Prior to completing an initial interview, NVSD does no request or require disclosure of the applicant's age or date of birth or when the applicant attended or graduated from any educational institution, except when such information is required to: (A) affirm that the applicant meets bona fide occupational qualifications; or (B) comply with any provision of federal, state or local law, rule or regulation. To these ends we ask that applicants do not provide such information as part of their application or attached materials.

Position Title: Varsity Beaseball Coach

Reports To: Athletic Director and Administration

Supervises: Assistant Coach, team staff, including volunteers and student athletes

Stipend: $6,035.00

General Description

The head coach works from district, board and OSAA policies to implement the sports program. They coordinate assistant coaches and team staff and adhere to the athletic oversight guidelines and rules of conduct established by the state and school district. They are responsible for conducting practices, motivating students, and instructing student athletes in game strategies and techniques.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Others may be assigned.

• Adheres to the policies of the Board of Education, District building standard practices and guidelines, the OSAA and the League.
• Attends all meetings scheduled by administration, athletic director and league.
• Aid the athletic director in maintaining student eligibility forms, emergency data cards, and other related records.
• Organize and direct practice activities and exercises. Develops game strategy.
• Assesses player's skills, provides proper active supervision during all scheduled activities of players including, but not limited to, game, practice, locker room, and transportation areas.
• Provide firm, fair, and consistent discipline. Report serious infractions of rules or other player related issues to the athletic director as soon as possible.
• Model and promote good sportsmanship and appropriate competitive attitude of the team. Recognize good execution of the sport and work both individually and as a team to strengthen weaknesses in a positive, respectful and professional manner.
• Practice professional conduct during events and practices. Exemplify high standards of personal conduct and habits.
• Emphasize the importance of academic achievement of student athletes.
• Completes an injury report within 24 hours after an athlete has been injured during practice or competitions.
• Fosters good school-community relations by creating good communications and a positive relationship with students, parents, other members of the community, and the media.
• Publicizes the sport and encourages student participation by personal contact.
• Demonstrates the ability to provide effective individual/group instruction.
• Helps to ensure the proper use, care and management of facilities, as well as help oversee appropriate use and care of equipment.
• Follow safe procedures during practices and scheduled events to prevent and provide care for injuries. Have and apply personal knowledge of emergency first aid procedures.
• Participate in special activities as needed, such as parent's night, banquets, award nights, and pep assemblies.
• Demonstrates an understanding knowledge of current rules and regulations regarding the sport as presented by the OSAA endorsed rule book.
• Keeps abreast of new coaching developments, innovative ideas and techniques by attendance at clinics, workshops, and reading relevant materials.
• Ensure security of activity areas and building keys.
• Promote the athletic program, and in no way work to undermine the specific athletic program, or Nestucca High School programs in general.
• Position requires reliable and dependable attendance.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities Required

• Ability to organize
• Ability to supervise students
• Currently certified in first-aid/CPR, or willingness to gain certification.
• Knowledge of the sport and has the ability to teach the sport to students.
• Ability to foster positive human relations
• Pass OSAA certifications.

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated by the Head coach, Athletic Director with assistance from district administration.

The Nestucca Valley School District is an equal opportunity employer and provides services to the public on an equal opportunity basis and does not discriminate in employment or the provision of public services on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation or belief, citizenship or marital status. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities or individuals with limited proficiency in English. Contact the District Office for assistance.

Reasonable accommodations for the application and interview process will be provided upon request and as required in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals with disabilities may contact the Human Resources Officer at 503-392-3194 x408 for additional information or assistance. Persons who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have limitations in their speech may contact the district for assistance through the Oregon telecommunications Relay Service at 1-800-735-2900.