Middle School Coach - Baseball

Job Description

Job Description

Salary :

Title : Middle School Coach - Baseball

DEPARTMENT : Athletics

REPORTS TO : Robert Salazar

POSITION OBJECTIVE : Major responsibility is to develop and manage all aspects of the GCA Middle School Baseball Program.

QUALIFYING CHARACTERISTICS : The employee is a Christian with an authentic and mature personal relationship with Jesus Christ in both their professional and personal life with a calling and commitment to Christian education.

Must be able to work independently, multi-task, deal with frequent interruptions, and nurture and maintain a positive relationship with parents, students and colleagues.

A high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality must be maintained when dealing with student and staff information.

The ability to prioritize workload and meet specified deadlines is critical. Attention to detail and a preference for working in a time and task intensive environment are essential.

Please review ou r Statement of Faith Agreement.

EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS : A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in a related field is preferred.

Minimum of one (1) to three (3) years of experience running or coaching baseball program.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

• Must be self-motivated and have a passion for running
• Must be goal-oriented and exceptional follow-through abilities
• Ability to build rapport and foster relationships
• Ability to exercise a high degree of diplomacy
• Highly organized with a keen attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Demonstrate Christian discipleship and lead student-athletes to become Christ-like leaders
• Manage all aspects of the middle school baseball program
• Partner with Athletic Director and Varsity Baseball Coach regarding program needs and requirements
• Train, develop, monitor, and supervise student athlete participants
• Instruct student athletes on strategies and training necessary for individual and team goals
• Assist with offseason engagement and practice / event preparation
• Maintains professional relationships with student-athletes, parents, school staff, and community partners

The above description covers the most significant duties performed, but does not restrict the administration’s right to assign or reassign other reasonable duties, responsibilities, or expectations to this job at any time, with or without advance notice.

The information contained in the job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.

Additional duties are performed by the individual currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS : Indoors 25% of the time / Outdoors 75% of the time. Must be able to meet physical requirements of the position.

Must be able to traverse campus, which includes paved areas, football fields, and grassy areas. Must be able to use computer and other audio-visual equipment.

Must be able to ascend and descend stairs. Must be able to communicate with others. Specific vision abilities required in this position include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The employee must be able to discern low volume sounds. Must be able to assist children for health and safety reasons.

WORK ENVIRONMENT : Exposure to the elements when crossing campus and outdoor events occur. Change in temperature / humidity ;

potential for excessive noise, using computer / monitor screen; may work alone, around or with others. Exposure to the elements is to be expected while assisting with event preparation and management responsibilities.

BENEFIT CATEGORY : Stipend, 1099 Contractor