Boys Baseball Coach - 8th Grade

St. Cloud Area School District 742 - Saint Cloud, MN

Full-time

Saint Cloud, MN

Educational Services

About the position

The coach is responsible for providing leadership, guidance, and instruction to student athletes within the extracurricular program. This role emphasizes the health, safety, and welfare of every student athlete, while also fostering a positive environment that values character development and responsible behavior. The coach will work closely with the Activities Director and other coaches to set goals and direction for the program, ensuring a commitment to education-based interscholastic athletics.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the training, instruction, and conditioning of athletes with head and assistant coaches.
• Communicate with the Activities Director regarding team questions and concerns.
• Develop and organize effective practices for athletes that teach skills needed to compete in our conference.
• Demonstrate and generate an attitude of good sportsmanship and fair play among staff and players by adhering to the 'Coach's Code of Ethics' and sportsmanship guidelines.
• Adhere to the rules set forth by the MSHSL and the NFHS.
• Provide for the health, safety, and well-being of team members at practices, games, and during transportation to and from games.
• Maintain a proper relationship with athletes and parents.
• Assist the equipment manager with the distribution and collection of equipment, informing athletes of their responsibilities for the use and return of athletic equipment/uniforms.
• Assist the athletic administrative assistant in post-season reporting, awards/recognition protocols, and banquet planning as needed.
• Actively recruit at the middle school and junior high school levels.
• Participate in required district and MSHSL training and education.
• Participate in off-season clinics, camps, and program activities as directed by the Activities Director.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Prior playing and coaching experience at the collegiate and/or high school level.
• Proven experience in teaching and modeling character and responsible behavior.
• Positive, high energy, and committed attitude.
• Firm understanding of, and proven support for, education-based interscholastic athletics.
• Ability to partner well with parents, staff, community leaders, etc.
• View success not just as winning, but as helping teams and its members reach defined goals.