Assistant Baseball Coach

Job Location

U Prep Academy District - DETROIT, MI 48202

This position is responsible for coaching and providing direction to student athletes so that they might achieve a high level of skill as well as an appreciation for discipline, sportsmanship and teamwork in athletics.

• Confer regularly with School Operations Managers, School Principal or designees regarding student attendance and welfare.
• Communicate with parents, students, staff, and others in person, by telephone or letter to provide information on attendance issues and meet district and state absence notification requirements.
• Maintain attendance records, schedules, and files (manual and computer) such as contact and telephone logs, student attendance, and school calendars to provide reliable information in compliance with district policies.
• Prepare reports and written materials (e.g., passes, standardized and special attendance reports, letters to parents) to convey information regarding school and district activities and procedures.
• Process documents and materials (e.g., attendance records, student placement, disciplinary and/or suspension notices) to disseminate information to appropriate parties.
• Respond to inquiries from staff, parents, probation officers, other schools, and students to provide information and directions as required.
• Recommend pupil referrals to the school principal or designee for agencies such as child guidance clinics, family services and placement agencies, and other institutions.
• Assist the principal or School Attendance Team with coordinating, referring and submitting the School Attendance Review Board referrals to the District School Attendance Review Board.
• Participate in in‑service training of school personnel in matters related to student attendance and welfare.
• Enforce district rules and regulations related to school attendance.

• Associate’s degree required;
  Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience working with children in an educational setting.
• Ability to collaborate with staff and community.
• Knowledge of district/state/federal laws and regulations relating to child welfare and attendance.

• Knowledge of youth programs, school and community activities.
• Computer skills with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Proficiency in office procedures, fax, printer, computer and copier.
• Interpersonal, oral and written communication skills and ability to communicate effectively in English with proper grammar.
• Ability to problem‑solve.
• Ability to organize, manage and direct work, and establish cooperative working relationships.

Detroit 9090 is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination of any kind. All employment decisions with Detroit 9090 are based on district needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or military status.