Varsity Baseball Head Coach

Springside Chestnut Hill Academy; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 4,000 - 8,000; Part time

Job summary

Springside Chestnut Hill Academy seeks a varsity baseball head coach to lead the Upper School program, from 6th grade through 12th, including JV and Middle School components. Reporting to the Director of Athletics, you will develop players, recruit talent, and plan practices and games March through early June.

The ideal candidate has prior high school or travel club coaching experience, strong leadership, and a passion for education and athletics.

Qualifications

• Previous high school or travel club coaching experience.
• Experience as a head coach is preferred.
• Independent school experience is a plus.
• Collegiate coaching experience is preferred but not required.
• Passion for baseball and academic support for students.

Responsibilities

• Provide vision and coaching philosophy promoting work ethic, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
• Communicate expectations to players, parents, and stakeholders.
• Oversee baseball program from 6th through 12th grade including JV and Middle School.
• Recruit student-athletes for SCH and college opportunities.
• Supervise and mentor assistant coaches.
• Plan tryouts and practices with effective teaching methods.
• Ensure safe, competitive environment and adherence to SCH policies.
• Maintain communication with the Director of Athletics throughout the season.

Skills

Coaching

Communication

Leadership

Team building

Recruitment

Student‑athlete development

Job description

Position Purpose

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].