Varsity Baseball Coach: Lead Team Development & Strategy

Buena Vista City Public Schools; Buena Vista (VA); On-site; USD 3,000 - 6,000; Part time

Job summary

Buena Vista City Public Schools seeks a Varsity Baseball Coach to lead the high school program under the Athletic Director and Principal. You will plan and supervise practices, develop players’ skills and sportsmanship, and model positive character for student-athletes.

You will mentor assistant coaches, manage safety and equipment, coordinate game schedules and travel, and ensure compliance with VHSL rules and district policies.

Qualifications

• Ability to organize, supervise, and lead a secondary-level baseball program.
• Previous coaching experience in baseball or a related sport preferred.
• Knowledge of baseball fundamentals, strategies, rules, and safety practices.
• Ability to lead and supervise assistant coaches and student-athletes.
• Ability to work effectively with students, staff, parents, officials, and community members.
• Commitment to professional growth and continuous learning.
• Ability to serve as a positive role model and mentor for student-athletes.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements the philosophy, goals, expectations, and objectives of the baseball program.
• Plans and conducts practices that provide instruction in fundamental and advanced skills, team concepts, conditioning, and game strategy.
• Provides leadership and direction to assistant coaches and other program personnel.
• Supervises student-athletes during practices, games, team activities, and travel.
• Promotes sportsmanship, teamwork, self-discipline, leadership, and positive character development.
• Monitors student-athlete academic progress, eligibility, attendance, and conduct.
• Establishes and communicates team rules, expectations, procedures, and standards.
• Ensures appropriate injury prevention practices, emergency procedures, and required documentation are followed.
• Supervises student managers, statisticians, and other team support personnel as assigned.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Athletic Director or Principal.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Baseball knowledge

Communication

Mentoring

Professional growth

Role modeling

Job description

Buena Vista City Public Schools seeks a Varsity Baseball Coach to lead the high school program under the Athletic Director and Principal. You will plan and supervise practices, develop players’ skills and sportsmanship, and model positive character for student-athletes.

You will mentor assistant coaches, manage safety and equipment, coordinate game schedules and travel, and ensure compliance with VHSL rules and district policies.