Baseball coach job description

Provide instruction and coach students to develop skills and ability to excel in sport assigned. Contribute to the education program as a whole and to the growth of students involved in athletics.
Description:

* Use a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and improve the abilities of student athletes in the sport assigned
* Manage and supervise athletic activities, contests, and practice sessions to promote individual growth in athletic skills, teamwork, and good sportsmanship
* Work with other members of school staff to plan and put in place instructional goals and objectives to ensure the overall educational development of student athletes
* Establish performance criteria for competition and evaluate students' athletic abilities initially and on a regular basis
* Take all necessary precautions to protect student athletes, equipment, materials, and facilities
* Monitor and enforce student eligibility criteria for extracurricular participation
* Work with athletic coordinator to schedule competitions and coordinate arrangements
* Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of coaching program and make changes based on
* findings
* Accompany and supervise student athletes during athletic competitions in assigned sports on out-of-town trips
* Instruct and advise students on NCAA regulations with regard to academic requirements for scholarships and recruiting practices
* Apply and enforce student discipline during athletic contests, practice sessions, and while on trips off school property in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
* Encourage sportsmanlike conduct in all phases of athletic participation
* Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
* Maintain a current inventory of all fixed assets within program
* Oversee process of cleaning, repairing, and storing campus athletic equipment.
* Performs all other tasks and duties as assigned
* All federally funded incumbents of this position must comply with time and effort reporting requirements through personnel activity reports or periodic certification, as appropriate

Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree in a related field; valid Texas teacher certificate
* Four years experience as a coach or a participant in sport assigned
* Must have experience or a desire to work in a major metropolitan school district.
* General knowledge of coaching techniques and procedures
* Knowledge of University Interscholastic League (UIL) rules
* Demonstrated ability to instruct and supervise student athletes