B.H.S. Baseball Assistant Coach

B.H.S. Assistant Baseball Coach

To assist the Head Coach with the implementation of the varsity program. To help organize practices, review game strategies and deal with student athletes NOTE: The below lists are not ranked in order of importance

Essential Functions

• Ensure safety of students
• Ensure the proper conduct and actions of team players at all times
• Assist with issuing equipment and keep accurate records of all equipment issued
• Assist with collection, inventory, distribute and procure all equipment
• Attend coaches meetings
• Assist players in the care and prevention of injuries
• Attend rules interpretation meetings as appropriate
• Assist with instruction of players in the proper use of strength training equipment, training, conditioning, and nutrition
• Assist with preparation of facilities for all practice sessions
• Assist with schedule, plan and conduct all practice sessions and scrimmages
• Assist with development and enforce training rules
• Assist with organization of filming of all games
• Assist with review and evaluate all game films
• Assist with schedule and conduct meetings to discuss future opponents
• Assist with communication with classroom teachers to determine the academic achievement level of each player
• Assist with instruction and supervision of managers in game and practice preparation
• Assist with evaluation of players after each game and at the end of the season
• Check, repair and fit equipment
• Supervise players in daytime practices, meetings, lunch and/or locker room activities
• Supervise players on bus trips to away games/scrimmages
• Assist with preparation of offensive and defensive strategies
• Attend varsity games
• Participate in public relations activities
• Attend clinics, camps and seminars

Job Description

• Attend off-season physical conditioning
• Maintain respect at all times for confidential information, e.g., playbacks, scouting reports, etc.
• Interact in a positive manner with staff, students, parents and officials
• Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude and conversation
• Attend meetings and in-services as required
• Travel to and from games
• Report injuries to head coach or athletic trainer
• Teach proper techniques and fundamentals

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Scout for players
• Assist with correspondence with college and university personnel to assist players in acquiring athletic scholarships
• Assist head coach with players to meet necessary requirements regarding insurance, physicals, emergency medical card, eligibility forms, and athletic waivers
• Record attendance at practices
• Serve as a role model for students
• Interact with Superintendent and/or Board of Education and present information as requested
• Respond to routine questions and requests in an appropriate manner
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Coach and/or athletic director

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work effectively with others
• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing
• Effective, active listening skills
• Organizational and problem solving skills
• Ability to recognize and treat minor athletic injuries
• Knowledge of the specific sport
• Ability to teach specific sports techniques in a safe manner
• Annual hazardous materials training
• Annual bloodborne pathogens training

Equipment Operated

• Computer/printer/copier
• Camcorder
• Weight equipment
• Sport specific equipment

Additional Working Conditions

• Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue
• Occasional operation of a vehicle
• Occasional interaction among unruly children
• Occasional requirement to travel
• Frequent evening/weekend/summer work
• Occasional requirement to perform duties in inclement weather conditions, e.g., snow, rain, heat, cold, etc.
• Occasional requirement to operate school district vehicle

This job description is subject to change and in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the incumbent. The incumbent will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by the incumbent's supervisor, appointing authority. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.