Head Baseball Coach

Role: HIGH SCHOOL HEAD COACH

Summary

The job of High School Head Coach was established for the purpose/s of directing all aspects of the high school coaching program in compliance with Tennessee Secondary School Athletics Association (TSSAA) rules and regulations and Washington County School policies and procedures. Responsibilities generally include, but are not limited to, planning, organizing, managing and evaluating all activities related to the high school sports program such as supervision of student-athletes and assistant coaches, practice and content organization, budget management, scheduling, and promotion of the program.

The Head Coach for the sports program will also promote an inclusive, safe and welcoming environment for all student-athletes including providing guidance, instruction and experience to enhance students' personal, physical and social growth and development. This position is under the direction of the building Principal and with direction from the Director of Athletics for Washington County Schools. This position is held in addition to a classroom teaching or other work assignment.

Experiences/Responsibilities

• Education: Bachelor's degree or beyond
• Experience: Experience in coaching in high school or beyond with demonstrated evidence of success, head coaching experience preferred.
• Certificates & Licenses: Tennessee licensure for a faculty teaching position will be required. (See associated job description for Teacher-High School); current CDL or willing to obtain.
• Required Testing: Pre-employment Physical Exam/doctor's note stating that you have a satisfactory health record.
• Clearances: Criminal Justice Fingerprint-based Background Clearance.
• Continuing Education/Training: Maintain state license requirements.
  
  

Additional Material

Applicants must provide samples of the following materials:

• Coaching Handbook
• Parent Communication
• Program Development Plan (progression from Middle School to High School)
• Practice and Training schedule for both in season and out of season
  
  

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Keeps abreast of current sport knowledge and coaching techniques .
• Maintains current knowledge of the governing policies, rules, regulations, procedures and eligibility requirement of the District and appropriate sports athletic association.
• Establishes goals and objectives for the sport season in accordance with established District goals and objectives.
• Conducts appropriate meetings with students to promote the sport, explain requirements, issue and retrieve necessary forms for insurance, eligibility, physical exams, and parental permission, and discuss athletic health care, development, and training, care of injuries and sportsmanship, and conduct.
• Scheduling, planning, and content organization of fall and spring practices.
• Scheduling, planning, and content organization of fall and spring strength training and conditioning.
• Supervision of students and assistant coaches at practices and contests.
• Coordinates the scheduling of activities, use of facilities, eligibility lists, transportation of student-athletes, and game management with appropriate building personnel and in accordance with building athletic policy and codes.
• Provides for safety and welfare of participants; maintains injury records and other athletic records as necessary.
• Issues and retrieves athletic equipment; arranges for cleaning, repair, storage, and inventory; holds athletes responsible for care and return of District-owned equipment.
• Expends approved budget in conformance with District fiscal procedures; recommends budget needs; requisitions supplies and equipment within budget constraints.
• Update records of the team and individual records and accomplishments; arrange for school athletic awards.
• Promotes the total sports program with the student body, administration, teaching staff, and the public; provides pertinent and timely game schedules and results to the news media.
• Evaluates the sports program and provides reports and recommendations to the appropriate administration for management decision-making purposes.
• Knowledge of and compliance with the rules and regulations as required by the TSSAA.
• Knowledge of and compliance with NCAA recruiting rules and regulations.
• Implement and enforce athletic and academic standards as set forth by Washington County Schools.
• Attend all required sessions for head coaches and district professional development meetings.
• Promote and assist student-athletes with college athletic recruitment.
• Assume responsibility for constant care of equipment and inventory being used. Inspect all athletic equipment and facilities (verify inventory) and keep appropriate documentation.
• Coordinate with middle school coaches, middle school and district Athletic Directors and administration as needed for vertical alignment of district sports program.
• Demonstrate leadership in sportsman-like conduct and ethical practices, always exemplifying the highest standards of sportsmanship.
• Preparation and communication as needed of player expectations, parent communications, program development plan, practice and training plans.
• Planning and scheduling related to in-season and out-of-season competition.
• Expertise, knowledge, and competency in fundamentals as well as advanced skills, techniques, and game strategies.
• Interest in and willingness to promote the sport.
• Expertise, knowledge, and competency in first aid for the prevention and treatment of injuries.
• Manages additional administrative duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.
• Maintains effective, developmentally appropriate student management techniques in all settings.
• Follows all board policies, school system rules, and administrative regulations.
• Maintains confidentiality relative to employee, student, and parent records/information and procedures according to legal and system guidelines such as the Employee Handbook or Washington County Schools Policy Manual.
• Reports immediately, as required by law, to the appropriate agency(ies) and the principal or other persons designated by the school system, incidents of actual or suspected child abuse, actual or suspected child sexual abuse.
• Reports immediately, as required by law or school policy, to the appropriate agency(ies) and/or the principal or other persons designated by the school system, incidents involving unlawful student possession of weapons or drugs or fighting on school property.
• Responds in a prompt and professional manner to inquiries from a variety of sources (e.g. teachers, students, parents, administrators, boosters, etc.).
• Responds to emergency situations and safety concerns as necessary and directs to appropriate personnel for resolution.
  
  

Other Functions

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
  
  

Knowledge

• Communications and Media – Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
• Computers and Electronics – Knowledge of electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including the ability to use computers, iPads, smartboards, and other technology equipment effectively.
• English Language – Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Psychology – Knowledge of human behavior and performance, individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
• Public Safety and Security – Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective school security operations for the protection of people, data, and property.
  
  

Skills

• Active Learning – Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
• Active Listening – Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Complex Problem Solving – Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Coordination – Adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions.
• Critical Thinking – Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Instructing – Teaching others how to do something.
• Judgment and Decision Making – Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Learning Strategies – Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
• Monitoring – Monitoring/Assessing performance of you, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Reading Comprehension – Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
• Speaking – Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Social Perceptiveness – Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
• Time Management – Managing one’s own time and the time of others.
• Writing – Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
  
  

Abilities

• Auditory Attention – The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distracting sounds.
• Category Flexibility – The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
• Deductive Reasoning – The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Fluency of Ideas – The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).
• Hearing Sensitivity – The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch and loudness.
• Inductive Reasoning – The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
• Information Ordering – The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
• Limited Supervision – The ability to perform the duties of the job with limited supervision.
• Near Vision – The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Oral Comprehension – The ability to listen and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Oral Expression – The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Originality – The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.
• Problem Sensitivity – The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
• Speech Clarity – The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you
• Speech Recognition – The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
• Written Comprehension – The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Written Expression – The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
  
  

Work Activities

• Coaching and Developing Others – Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
• Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates – Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
• Developing and Building Teams – Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
• Developing Objectives and Strategies – Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
• Documenting/Recording Information – Entering, transcribing, recording, storing or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
• Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships – Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
• Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards – Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
• Getting Information – Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
• Interacting With Computers – Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to enter data and collect and process information.
• Interpreting the Meaning of Information to Others – Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
• Making Decisions and Solving Problems – Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
• Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work – Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish the work.
• Performing for or Working directly with the Public – Performing for people or dealing directly with the public.
• Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others – Handling complaints, settling disputes, resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
• Thinking Creatively – Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
• Training and Teaching Others – Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
• Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge – Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to the job.
  
  

Work Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions required the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 10% sitting, 45% walking, and 45% standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.