Head Baseball Coach

Extra-Curricular baseball coaching position at South Ripley High School. The assignment is for the 2026-2027 season and is paid a stipend. The position is not eligible for benefits. Primary Responsibilities Organize and oversee all aspects of the baseball program for grades 9-12. Plan and supervise practices, meet preparation, strength and conditioning coordination, and athlete development. Coordinate team schedules, game logistics, travel arrangements, budgeting, and equipment inventory. Hire, supervise, mentor, and evaluate assistant coaching staff in collaboration with the Athletic Director. Promote a positive and competitive team culture aligned with the values of South Ripley High School. Coordinate preseason, postseason, and offseason programming, including summer opportunities and athlete development initiatives. Maintain communication with student-athletes, parents, faculty/staff, and alumni Support and participate in community engagement, and youth program initiatives, including camps and clinics. Ensure compliance with all IHSAA, ORVC, school, and athletic department policies and procedures. Maintain professional growth through coaching clinics, certifications, and continuing education opportunities. Help with ongoing and regular field maintenance and preparation including care for new turf field Qualifications Previous high school, club, or collegiate coaching experience in baseball preferred. Experience competing in baseball at the high school or collegiate level preferred. Secondary teaching certificate preferred, but none-teaching applicants will be considered. Preferred Skills And Attributes Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills. Ability to build meaningful relationships with student-athletes and families. Knowledge of athlete development, team culture, sports psychology, and leadership strategies. Commitment to balancing academics and athletics in the lives of student-athletes.. Ability to manage and sustain a championship-level program while developing athletes at all levels. Application Deadline: August 28, 2026 Any new hire after July 1, 2009 will be required to complete an Expanded Criminal History at the employee's expense through the school-approved vendor. #J-18808-Ljbffr South Ripley High School