Head Baseball Coach/Teacher

Reports to: Superintendent, Director of Athletics and PrincipalDept./School: Assigned CampusPrimary Purpose: Provide instruction and coach students to develop skills and the ability to excel in the assigned sport. Contribute to the education program as a whole and to the growth of students involved in athletics so that they are successfully competitive.Qualifications: Minimum Education/Certification: Bachelors degree in a related filedValid Arkansas teaching certificate Special Knowledge/Skills: Must have experience or a desire to work in a diverse school districtGeneral knowledge of coaching techniques and proceduresKnowledge of Arkansas Association Rules and RegulationsDemonstrated ability to instruct and supervise student athletesExcellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills Major Responsibilities and Duties: 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, discipline, respect, 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 facilitiesMonitor and enforce student eligibility criteria for extracurricular participation.Work with the Director of Athletics to schedule competitions and coordinate arrangements.Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of coaching program and make changes based on findings and the ongoing needs of the program.Accompany and supervise student athletes during athletic competitions in assigned sports.Instruct and advise students on NCAA regulations with regard to academic requirements for scholarships and recruiting practices.Maintains, files, and copies all pertinent materials, eligibility forms, transfer forms, grade reports, and ensures that all district guidelines are followed.Apply and enforce student discipline during athletic contests, practice sessions, and while on trips off school property in accordance with the student handbook.Encourage sportsmanlike conduct in all phases of athletic participation.Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, teachers, community, Superintendent and Director of Athletics.Maintain a current inventory of all fixed assets within program.Oversee process of cleaning, repairing, and storing all campus athletic equipment.Annually establish and meet performance goals.The Principal or his/her designee may assign other duties and accountabilities.Supervisory Responsibilities: Directly supervises assigned personnelWorking Conditions: Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent districtwide and statewide travel. Frequent prolonged and irregular hours.
May be exposed to sun and heat Other Duties: Attends staff development meetings, clinics and other professional activities to improve coaching performance.Performs any other related duties as assigned by the school principal, athletic director, or the SuperintendentThe foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.