Baseball Assistant Coach

About the Employer

Overview

Job Title: Assistant Baseball Coach - Reports to: Head Coach, Activity Director, and Building Principals - Supervises: All student athletes involved in the program.

Evaluation

• Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the board's policy on evaluation of personnel.

Desired Qualifications

• Valid Iowa Teaching Certificate.
• Employment as a teacher in the Denison Community School District.
• Previous successful coaching experience in assigned sport.
• Substantial knowledge of the technical aspects of the sport and ability to examine new theories and procedures pertinent to the field.

Functions of Assistant Coach

• Has a thorough knowledge of all athletic policies approved by the Denison Board of Education and responsibility for its implementation by the entire staff of the sports program.
• Knowledge of existing system, state, and league regulations and implements same consistently and interprets for staff.
• Understands the proper administrative line of command and refers all requests or grievances through proper channels.
• Is aware of all public/staff/departmental meetings that require attendance.
• Engages in professional growth by attending clinics according to local clinic policy.
• Maintains discipline, adjusts grievances, and works to increase morale and cooperation.
• Works with the Activities Director and Head Coach in scheduling, providing transportation, and requirements for tournament and special sport events.
• Assists in the necessary preparation to hold scheduled sports events or practices and adheres to scheduled facility times.
• Assists in coordinating program with maintenance and school employees.
• Provides proper safeguards for maintenance and protection of assigned equipment sites.
• Provides training rules and other unique regulations of the sport to each athlete who is considered a participant.
• By the athlete's presence at all practices, games, and while traveling, provides assistance, guidance, and safeguards for each participant.
• Initiates programs and policies concerning injuries, medical attention, and emergencies.
• Directs student managers, assistants, and statisticians.
• Assists athletes in their college or advanced educational selection.
• Monitors equipment rooms and coaches' office, authorizes who may enter, and issues or requisitions equipment.
• Permits the athletes to only be in authorized areas of the building at the appropriate times.
• Examines locker rooms before and after practices and games, checking on general cleanliness of the facility.
• Responsible for cleanliness and maintenance of specific sports equipment.
• Secures all doors, lights, windows, and locks before leaving building if custodians are not on duty.
• Instills in each player a respect for equipment and school property, its care, and proper use.
• Promotes the sport within the school through recruiting athletes who are not in another sports program, and promotes sport outside the school through news media, youth programs, or in any other feasible manner.
• Responsible for maintaining good public relations with news media, booster club, parents, officials, volunteers, and fans.

Terms of Employment

• Salary and work year to be established by the board and master contract.