Varsity Baseball Head Coach

SCH Academy; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Springside Chestnut Hill Academy (SCH) is seeking a varsity baseball head coach for the Upper School to lead the program from 6th through 12th grade, including JV and Middle School levels.

Reporting to the Director of Athletics, the head coach will develop training, recruit student-athletes, and implement competitive strategies in practices and games while collaborating with administrators, parents, alumni, and SCH coaches to promote academic success and athletic excellence.

Qualifications

• Previous high school/travel club coaching experience.
• Prior head coaching experience preferred.
• Prior independent school experience is a plus.
• Collegiate coaching experience is preferred but not required.
• Expertise, understanding, and passion for the sport of baseball.
• Commitment to academic success of student-athletes for collegiate level.
• Ability to attend all team practices, games, and events.

Responsibilities

• Instruct at Upper School level and oversee 6th–12th grade program including JV and Middle School.
• Recruit viable student-athletes to SCH and assist those aiming for college play.
• Plan and organize tryouts and practices with effective coaching techniques.
• Collaborate with athletic department, administrators, parents, alumni, and SCH coaches.
• Provide safe, competitive environment and maintain attendance records.
• Implements fundraising initiatives in line with department policies.

Skills

High school coaching

Travel club coaching

Independent school experience

Collegiate coaching (preferred)

Baseball expertise

Student-athlete development

Leadership and sportsmanship

Communication with stakeholders

Job description

Springside Chestnut Hill Academy (SCH) is seeking a varsity baseball head coach to instruct at the Upper School level. Reporting to the Director of Athletics, the head coach will collaborate with all team stakeholders, including the athletic department, school administrators, student-athletes, parents, faculty, alumni, and other SCH coaches. The varsity head coach will be responsible for team development, training, recruiting, and strategy in practice and competition. The season begins in March and ends in early June.

Essential Functions

• Provides a clear vision and coaching philosophy that instills a strong work ethic, responsibility, teamwork, sportsmanship, competition, citizenship, leadership, and student wellness.
• Communicates clear expectations to the players and their parents and helps players understand the program objectives.
• Builds positive relationships with players, faculty, administrators, parents, and other community constituencies.
• Directs and oversees all aspects of the baseball program from 6th grade through 12th grade. This includes, but is not limited to, overseeing the JV and Middle School programs.
• Recruits viable student-athletes to SCH and assists student-athletes wishing to play at the collegiate level.
• Supervises and mentors assistant coaches.
• Plans and organizes tryouts and all practices, utilizing sound teaching techniques in preparation for games and practices.
• Attends SCH's athletic open house, all league meetings, sports award assemblies, commitment & signing days, and any SCH coaches' meetings/workshops.
• Provides a safe and competitive environment for our student-athletes.
• Adheres to and enforces all policies and procedures of SCH Academy and its athletic programs and keeps accurate attendance records.
• Implements fundraising initiatives in conjunction with team and department policies and procedures.
• Maintains clear and consistent communications with the Director of Athletics throughout the season and additional duties assigned by the athletic department staff.

Qualifications

• Previous high school/travel club coaching experience.
• Prior head coaching experience preferred.
• Prior independent school experience is a plus.
• Collegiate coaching experience is preferred but not required.
• Expertise, understanding, and passion for the sport of baseball.
• Demonstrated commitment to the academic success of the student, teaching correct skill techniques, and the development and support of student-athletes with an ability and desire to compete at the collegiate level.
• Ability to contribute to the growth of the program.
• Proven ability to exemplify the highest standard of leadership, sportsmanship, and respect.
• Track record of success working in partnership with students, staff, and parents.
• Ability to attend all team practices, games, and events.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Tasks involve the ability to exert heavy physical effort, including climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials weighing 20 to 50 pounds.

Application Procedures

To be considered, candidates must upload a cover letter, resume, and information for three professional references through our online platform. Further inquiries about the position can be directed to the Director of Athletics, Becca Main, at [e-mail] .