JV Head Baseball Coach

POSITION SUMMARY
Coaches are instrumental in fostering student personal growth and development in all interactions with student-athletes, not limited to competitions and practices. Primary function:
To develop Christian athletes while supporting the head coach in providing an exemplary program that will effectively and relentlessly pursue victory without sacrificing intentional Christian character.

STATEMENT OF FAITH
As a Christian individual, employed with a Christian institution, Employee acknowledges and affirms that Employee believes, embraces and at all times does and will follow the School's Statement of Faith, as expressed in Exhibit A attached and incorporated hereto. Employee shall follow Biblical patterns and principles and will manifest by precept and example the highest Christian virtues, values and personal decorum to serve as a Christian role model at all times.

Employee understands that continued employment with School is contingent upon this commitment.



ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
General responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.

• Work cooperatively with the head coach and entire athletic staff

• Support head coach in all program needs and endeavors

• Maintain good public relations with media, board members, parents, officials, players, and fans

• Demonstrate professional growth

• Demonstrate leadership skills and Godly characteristics

• Accept responsibilities outside the team as they relate to the school and community (i.e. Fresh Start Day, Open House)

• Assume responsibility for care of materials, equipment and facilities

• Assist head coach with keeping updated inventory of all equipment and uniforms

• Assist head coach with daily practice/game needs

• Assume responsibility for a clean, safe environment for student-athletes committed to the coach's care.

• Demonstrate an interest in student-athletes and the overall athletic program

• Encourage self-direction and self-motivation in students

• Support the clearly defined standards of behavior and academic performance

• Demonstrate enthusiasm for coaching and learning

Other Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain an excellent working relationship with other organizations, ensuring the school is well received and presented professionally and positively

• Respect confidentiality of all personal and organizational information

• Assist in other duties as needed and directed by the Athletic Director

INTERACTION:

• Interact internally with faculty, staff, and students. Interact externally with parents, schools, and the community.

• Practice and promote positive interaction with and among student-athletes, the school and community.

COMMUNICATION:

• Communicate well with parents, student-athletes, and other coaching staff both in verbal and written form.

CERTIFICATIONS:

• CIF Coaching requirements as deemed necessary by athletics administration

• CPR & First Aid Certification is required for Coaches at all levels (i.e. varsity, junior varsity, frosh)

JOB-RELATED QUALIFICATIONS STANDARDS:

Education

• Minimum Education requirements are dependent upon the level of coaching required

Work Experience

• Minimum of one year coaching desired

• Experience coaching at the high school level or higher desired

• Experience coaching in a Christian school or faith-based organization and/or non-profit organization desired

Language Skills

• Requires excellent verbal and written English communication skills

• Ability to effectively respond to questions from staff, students, parents, and vendors

Additional Requirements

• A good, helpful attitude and a team spirit is the hallmark of the support staff at MHS

• Coaches are encouraged to be active in their local churches

Mental Demands

• Accept responsibility for own actions

• Follow through on commitments

Terms

• At-will

• Stipend

• Seasonal

Evaluation
Performance of this position may be evaluated by the Athletic Director at any time during or following completion of team's season (i.e. winter, fall, spring). Head coach will also have input in assistant coach evaluations.

Work Environment
The work environment can be indoors and/or outdoors. The environment is typically free from dust and…