Head Baseball Coach & Program Development

POSITION TITLE: Head Baseball Coach & Program Development

SUPERVISED BY: Director of Athletics and Vice President for Advancement Communications & Enrollment

FLSA STATUS: Full-time (12 months) Exempt

EFFECTIVE DATE: July 1 2026

COMPENSATION: $117000-$127000/year

Mission Statement:

Inspired by the Daughters of Charity and the De La Salle Christian Brothers in partnership with families Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatorys mission is to provide the finest education in an inclusive Catholic community of faith. We prepare our students to be service-oriented leaders with a commitment to living the Gospel.

Vision Statement:
To serve God through creating and deepening our Lasallian Vincentian mission impact through transformative and immersive community learning experiences grounded in our charisms as a leader in Catholic education.

Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory (SHC) is a Lasallian Vincentian Catholic co-educational college preparatory secondary school located in the heart of San Francisco California. We provide academically rigorous vibrant learning grounded in social justice and student-centered pedagogy. Our community is committed to cultivating each students unique abilities and passions and to facilitating opportunities for students to discern and realize their individual intellectual artistic athletic social and spiritual potential. SHC is a San Francisco Archdiocesan High School that is cosponsored by the De La Salle Christian Brothers of the District of San Francisco and the Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul of the Province of the West.

As an inclusive Catholic community of faith we respect and support the development of students faculty and staff. We foster a sense of belonging that is grounded in our mission and carried out through our Lasallian Vincentian Catholic educational traditions. Through these efforts we prepare students as future leaders to live out our credo Enter to Learn Leave to Serve.

Position Summary

The SHC Head Baseball Coach will serve year-round and is responsible for and essential to the leadership and oversight of Sacred Heart Cathedrals (SHC) baseball program program development and all related activities. The SHC Head Baseball Coach plays a vital role in fostering character development athletic excellence and a culture of discipline sportsmanship and teamwork. This position emphasizes not only skill development but also the holistic growth of student-athletes as individuals and members of the school community.The SHC Head Baseball Coach will additionally work collaboratively with the Athletic Department and school leadership in conjunction with The SHC Plan for the future of SHCs athletic program that advances the schools mission and embraces the pursuit of excellence with respect to the schools tradition community and competitive success.

In alignment with The SHC Plan (strategic vision) the SHC Head Baseball Coach will mentor and develop coaches and student-athletes grounded by strong personal values and integrity and a commitment to the schools charisms and values. Overall as an influential leader within the community the Head Baseball Coach is committed to SHCs Lasallian Vincentian Catholic mission and cultivates a culture of athletic excellence service-oriented leadership and positive sportsmanship. The Head Baseball Coach builds positive relationships between members of the Sacred Heart Cathedral internal and external community.

The Head Baseball Coach serves as a prominent public leader and a primary ambassador for the Sacred Heart Cathedral community embodying the schools values and mission to student-athletes families and the broader public. This is an in-person position and located on campus.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Mission

• Invest in the mission of SHC and the charisms of the Daughters of Charity and De La Salle Christian Brothers and Department of Catholic Schools formational programs.

• Provide exemplary personal and professional presence throughout the San Francisco and greater Bay Area community.

• Promote SHCs mission philosophy and brand among all current and future stakeholders.

• Demonstrate integrity spiritual focus ethical behavior fiscal responsibility and managerial excellence in support of the mission of SHC.

Coaching & Baseball Related Responsibilities

• Program Leadership: Plan organize and lead all aspects of the SHC Baseball program ensuring alignment with school standards and goals.

• Sportsmanship & Conduct: Model exemplary sportsmanship and maintain professional conduct toward opposing teams officials parents fans and the broader community.

• Community Engagement: Participate in all required meetings with coaches student-athletes and parents as scheduled by the Athletic Directors.

• Athletic Development: Demonstrate and teach advanced skill sets techniques and strategies necessary for individual and team success.

• Performance Support: Partner with the Athletic Performance Director and Mental Performance Coach to enhance student-athlete development.

• Interpersonal Excellence: Exhibit strong interpersonal and leadership skills in interactions with students staff and families.

• Compliance & Eligibility: Clearly communicate and enforce team rules regulations and eligibility requirements for student-athletes.

• Regular consultation: Maintain ongoing communication with the Athletic Director(s) to ensure program alignment and effectiveness.

• Safe learning environment: Create and sustain an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical social and emotional development of students.

• Health and safety: Collaborate with school athletic trainers to report injuries teach safety precautions and implement injury-prevention strategies.

• Administrative responsibilities: Complete required forms schedules rosters and documentation accurately and in a timely manner.

• Staff collaboration: Work closely with the Athletic Director(s) to recruit hire and mentor qualified assistant coaches.

• Other duties as assigned: Perform additional responsibilities as assigned to support the success of the baseball program and SHC athletics.

Program Development: Pipeline Programming & Community Advancement

• Strategic Community Outreach: Drive long-term program growth by acting as the lead representative to community partners and youth sports organizations while operationalizing a comprehensive calendar of clinics and development initiatives to build a robust pipeline program.

• Admissions & Enrollment Collaboration: Partner with the Admissions Office to lead tours provide presence at high school fairs and grammar school visits to ensure prospective students and families understand the academic and athletic support systems available.

• Youth Program Oversight: Coordinate and market school-hosted summer camps skills clinics and Youth Events to establish the school as the regional hub for athletic development.

• College Athletic Pipeline Development: Cultivate and maintain a robust network of collegiate coaching contacts to serve as a strategic liaison for student-athletes facilitating exposure and identifying recruitment opportunities that align with their academic and athletic profiles.

• Compliance & Eligibility Guardrails: Monitor all outreach activities to ensure strict adherence to state association Anti-Recruiting and Undue Influence bylaws serving as the departments compliance internal-auditor.

• Event Experience Coordination: Enhance the Game Day environment for the community (e.g. alumni events elementary school walk-throughs and community recognition events) to foster deep-rooted school spirit.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Lead outreach initiatives and participate in high-visibility events with a diverse range of community stakeholders to build and maintain sustained program support.

• Program Engagement: Serve as a face of Sacred Heart Cathedral to the community by promoting engagement spirit and enthusiasm with faculty parents coaches athletes and the wider community.

• Alumni Relations: Build and maintain an active database of athletic alumni to facilitate mentorship opportunities for current students and provide social proof of the programs long-term success.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Mission-driven individual with a deep passion for development of players team and programming

• Playing experience and/or knowledge of the sport is required.

• Previous high school or college coaching experience is required.

• Demonstrated leadership and facilitative skills

• Demonstrated professionalism in dealing with coaches parents and student-athletes

• Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of growth and development for high school age student-athletes

• Excellent communication skills as well as outstanding interpersonal skills

• Strong organizational skills

• Ability to work non-traditional workdays (nights weekends holidays)

• Ability to travel to meetings games tournaments and contests

• Strong role model and demonstrated strong ethical professionalism

• A commitment to the educational philosophy of Sacred Heart Cathedral

• A willingness to be an active enthusiastic member of the Sacred Heart Cathedral community

Education and/or Experience Required:

• Bachelors degree or an equivalent combination of training and experience

• Experience working in athletic leadership coaching and interscholastic athletics

Certifications and/or Licensure Required:

• Candidates must clear fingerprinting background checks and complete required trainings and certifications

• First aid CPR and AED certification

• Valid CA Drivers License

The statements herein describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so assigned.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully an individual must have knowledge in Microsoft software applications Google Suite/Gmail and internet usage.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The physical responsibilities of this job are moderate. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands and fingers to handle or feel as well as talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to bend stand and walk. The employee is required to travel and drive. The employee may lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Work may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements such as extreme temperatures dirt dust and/or loud noises. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SHC is an equal opportunity employer. SHC will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation. SHC will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories.

Notice of Non-Discrimination: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance all employees of Sacred Heart Cathedral shall be employed without regard to race color sex ethnic or national origin sexual orientation gender identity or expression age protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by the law.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Please submit an application through SHCs online application portal including cover letter and resume:

All inquiries and questions should be directed to John Gumina Vice President for Advancement Communications and Enrolment