<p>MIDDLE SCHOOL HEAD BASEBALL COACH</p> <p>Job Goals:</p> <ul> <li>Oversee the middle school baseball program. </li><li>Build relationships with and have a willingness to coach baseball. </li><li>Develop, train, monitor, and supervise beginners and advanced student-athletes, academically and athletically. </li><li>Instruct student-athletes in fundamental skills, strategies, and physical training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success. </li><li>Instruct/guide student-athletes to lead them to the formulation and enhancement of moral values, pride of accomplishment, acceptable social behavior, self-discipline, self-confidence and good sportsmanship. </li></ul> <p>Performance Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Work cooperatively, and in a timely manner, with School Athletic Office and CPS District Athletic Department,in regard to requests for information (i.e., Rosters, Physicals Forms, Parent Permission Forms, Emergency Medical Forms, Pre/Post Season Reports, and other program Information or requests related to the sport as well as any additional information that might be periodically required. </li><li>Check the status of academic eligibility for all prospective student-athletes. </li><li>Meet all requirements set forth by the District Board of Education and the Ohio Department of Education relative to Coaching Certifications and Pupils Activity Permit. </li><li>Follow the District Athletic Department Policy as outlined in the Coaches Handbook and meet all criteria as outlined in the job description. </li><li>Recognize the need to be aware of and implement all applicable administrative policies set forth by the Board of Education, Superintendent of Schools, School Principals, Conference Leagues, and Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA). </li><li>Schedule and complete a full season of contests. </li><li>Begin pre-season practices on the first day permitted for that sport. </li><li>Provide all applicable in-season training rules as well as any that may apply to out-of-season conduct to team members, in writing, prior to the start of the season. Follow appropriate due process procedures when violation(s) occur. </li><li>Model the behavior expected of our student-athletes, including timeliness to practices, setting a positive example at all times, being positive and enthusiastic, respectful at all times, and practice constructive criticism while upholding the disciplines of the program. </li><li>Be appropriately dressed at all practices and games and maintain a suitable sideline conduct including the use of appropriate language at all games, </li><li>Accept and profit from constructive criticism and suggestions for improving coaching performance. </li><li>Participate in clinics and other available programs to improve coaching performance. </li><li>Participate in School Event's (i.e. Awards Night, Pep Assemblies, Booster Meetings, etc.). </li><li>Show physical vitality and enthusiasm for the sport as well as use good judgment in decision-making. </li><li>Is competent in techniques of the sport and student-athletes respond positively to directions given. Demonstrate the ability to adapt properly to changing game situations. </li><li>Be well-versed and knowledgeable in matters pertaining to the sport as well as look at ways to constantly improve knowledge and coaching techniques. </li><li>Is innovative in using new coaching techniques and ideas in addition to already proven methods of coaching. </li><li>Ensure that team is well prepared for opponent(s). </li><li>Provide motivation for student-athletes to meet/exceed their goals and stress the value of acceptable personal behavior by each team member. </li><li>Actively promote good sportsmanship at all times. </li><li>Maintain accurate inventory of equipment and supplies. </li></ul> <p>Skills/Essential Functions:</p> <ul> <li>Fundraising experience </li><li>Ability to motivate and inspire others. </li><li>Ability to serve as a positive role model. </li><li>Demonstrated knowledge of skills associated with this activity. </li><li>Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment. </li></ul> <p>Trainings/Certifications:</p> <ul> <li>Ohio Secondary Teaching Certificate desired. </li><li>Successful participation in a similar activity in high school and/or college. Evidence of successful past coaching experience at the high school or college level is preferred. </li><li>Provide a satisfactory result on a County Police Records Check, State BCII Check, and FBI Fingerprint Background Check. Possess an Ohio Department of Education Pupils Activity Permit. Completion of Coaches Tool Chest Trainings/Certification. </li></ul> <p>CONTRACT PROVISIONS:</p> <p>TYPE OF CONTRACT: Supplemental Annual Limited</p> <p>SALARY: Per Schedule E of current C.F.T. Labor Agreement</p> <p>Reports To: Principal</p> <p>Application Procedure: Apply Online</p> <p>Selection Procedure: Interview</p>