Assistant Baseball

Summary of Assignment

This job assignment is accountable for assisting in instructing student athletes in a specific sports activity and providing leadership in helping each participating student achieve a high level of skill, and appreciation for the values of discipline and sportsmanship and an increased level of self-esteem.

Date Posted: November 18, 2025

School: Waterbury Public Schools

Job Assignment

Title:

Wilby High School-Assistant Coach

Extracurricular

Schedule:

Assistant Baseball
- Spring

Division/Department: Athletics

Stipend: $3,622

Closing Date: December 11, 2025

• Certificate of Completion for Module 15 from the Connecticut Coaching Education Program.
• Connecticut State Department of Education Coach permit or Temporary Coach permit.
• Current CPR and First Aid Certificates.
• High School diploma or GED.
• Life Guard Certification-Swimming Only.
• Successful completion of pre-employment process.
• Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a current Motor Vehicle operator’s license.

• Knowledge of coaching techniques and human behavior;
• Knowledge of the specific assigned sport;
• Knowledge of the federal, State and Board policies and regulations regarding student conduct and appropriate disciplinary action;
• Basic skills in equipment repair and maintenance as applicable;
• Coaching skills;
• Effective, active listening skills;
• Organizational and problem‑solving skills;
• Public speaking skills;
• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing;
• Ability to diffuse potentially volatile situations;
• Ability to establish and maintain rapport with students;
• Ability to physically perform essential functions;
• Ability to recognize and treat minor athletic injuries;
• Ability to work assigned hours;
• Ability to work effectively with others;
• Leadership ability;
• Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

• Assists head coach in planning and scheduling a regular program of practice in season in accordance with District policy and State athletic rules/regulations;
• Assists head coach with end of year inventory and award information as requested;
• Assists head coach with team rosters as requested;
• Assists in efforts to improve the program;
• Assists in managing athlete behavior during all athletic practices, competitions, and events;
• Assists in overseeing the safety conditions of the facility/area in which assigned sport is conducted at all times, especially, when students are present;
• Assists players in the care and prevention of injuries;
• Assists the head coach in assigned sport and associated activities;
• Assists the head coach in maintaining necessary attendance forms, accident reports and similar paperwork;
• Assists the head coach in recommending purchase of equipment, supplies and uniforms, as appropriate;
• Assists the head coach, when necessary, in scheduling contests and transportation where applicable;
• Attends clinics, camps, and seminars as required;
• Attends coaches and rules interpretation meetings;
• Coaches individual participants in the skills necessary for achievement in the sport involved;
• Collects all uniforms and equipment at the end of the season;
• Communicates with classroom teachers to encourage individual success of each player;
• Communicates with head coach regarding coaching strategies and procedures;
• Complies with Board policies and District procedures in the development and maintenance of the interscholastic athletics program;
• Conducts oneself with tact and diplomacy;
• Enforces discipline and sportsmanlike behavior at all times and assists in establishing and overseeing penalties for breach of such standards by individual students;
• Enforces rules and regulations which have been established by the head coach and distributes copies of same to all team members prior to the start of the season;
• Ensures appropriate attire at practices and events;
• Ensures practice and repetition of fundamentals;
• Ensures proper care of equipment;
• Ensures proper organization of practices and drills;
• Ensures safety of students;
• Ensures that all tasks are completed in a timely manner;
• Evaluates assigned programs and…