Assistant Baseball Coach
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Orange Lutheran High School
Orange, CA, US
Summary
The Assistant Baseball Coach assists the Head Coach in organizing practices, instructing student-athletes on techniques and game strategies, and supervising players during competitions. They are also responsible for maintaining equipment, managing records, and modeling positive sportsmanship.
Job Description
Job Details: Job Location: High School - Orange, CA, Position Type: Seasonal, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Travel Percentage: Negligible, Job Shift: Any, Job Category: Education, POSITION SUMMARY
The Assistant Baseball Coach position is responsible for assisting the Head Coach with organizing and instructing the baseball program at Orange Lutheran High School. The Assistant Baseball Coach assists with conducting practices, motivating students, and instructing student-athletes on in-game strategies and techniques in preparation for competition.
Reports to: Head Coach, Athletic Director
Supervises: None
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Assist the Head Coach with instructing players in the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport
Organize and direct individual and small group practice activities/exercises as directed by the head coach
Assess players' skills, monitor players during competition and practice, and keep the head coach informed of the athletic performance of students
Report student concerns to the Head Coach
Assist with determining game strategy
Assist the Head Coach with supervising athletes during practices and competition
Follow established procedures in the event of an athlete's injury
Model good sportsmanship in behavior, maintain appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators
Maintain the equipment room in an orderly condition and assumes responsibility for its security
Distribute equipment, supplies, and uniforms to students as directed by the head coach
Assist the Head Coach with end-of-season awards
Participate in special activities, including parent's night, banquets, award nights, and pep assemblies
Perform support tasks such as distributing and maintaining eligibility forms, emergency data cards, and other related records
May drive students to away games; assure student transportation procedures are followed
ADDITIONAL DUTIES
Maintain required coaching certifications
Other duties as assigned by the supervisor or administrator
Attend staff development meetings, clinics, and other professional activities to improve coaching performance
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications and competencies listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and physical demands required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position
Education
High School
Experience
Experience as an assistant coach or varsity player at the high school or college level preferred, or any satisfactory combination of education, experience, and training that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties listed
LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, AND CLEARANCES
Cleared Background/Fingerprint check
Valid CPR and First Aid certifications
Cleared TB assessment
Completion of Ministry Safe Training
Valid CA Driver's License
NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching Certificate
NFHS Concussion in Sports Certificate
NFHS Heat Illness Prevention Certificate
NFHS Sudden Cardiac Arrest Certificate
KEY COMPETENCIES
Knowledge
The ministry and purpose of an Orange Lutheran education
Well-rounded knowledge of the rules, regulations, strategies, and techniques of baseball
Skills and Abilities
Excellent instructional skills; Identifies the educational and training needs of students and coaches, trains, mentors, and helps them to improve knowledge or skills. Uses appropriate training methods. Accurately monitors/assesses the performance
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school administrators, parents, and students
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Conveys information effectively; actively listens, giving full attention to what others are saying; writes so that others will understand; maintains timely and appropriate communication with the head coach, students, parents, and administrators
Effective interpersonal skills; effectively motivate, coach, develop, and direct others,establish effective working relationships with the head coach, students, parents, and administrators
Effective problem-solving skills; demonstrates effective judgment, decision-making, and critical thinking skills. Chooses appropriate actions, identifies problems, uses critical thinking skills to develop options, and implements solutions
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Exhibits the highest level of Christian integrity his/her life reflects Christ-like morals, behavior, attitude, and leadership
Ability to articulate their Christian faith
An active member of a Christian church; the Missouri Synod preferred
Supports the Mission and Statement of Faith of Orange Lutheran High School
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The employee is frequently required to stand for extended periods, speak clearly, hear accurately, and move about the campus, gymnasium, or athletic field
The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects or controls; and smell
The employee must occasionally lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds, and bend, stoop, sit on the floor, climb stairs, squat, kneel, twist, or bend
Specific vision abilities include near and far vision within the normal range, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The typical working environment is in an indoor school classroom, gymnasium, locker room, or outdoor field with exposure to varying climatic conditions
Duties may occasionally be performed on field trips away from school, with varying conditions
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but may occasionally be loud
This job description intends to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of positions given this title and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments to address the needs of the school and changing business practices. Specific job-related duties assigned by hiring departments shall be consistent with the representative essential functions listed above and shall not be construed as expanding a particular position's role, scope, FLSA status, or grade.Qualifications:
