Head High School Baseball Coach

HEAD HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL COACH
REPORTS TO: Athletics Director
PAY TYPE: Coaching Stipend
PAY RATE: Based upon schedule within the WLCSC Master Teacher Contract (see attachment)
BENEFITS: Not eligible
SCHEDULE: Seasonal; Based upon IHSAA sports calendar and school needs

This position will remain posted until filled. All qualified and interested applicants are encouraged to apply.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the high school baseball program in alignment with West Lafayette Jr. Sr. High Schools co-curricular philosophy focusing on student-athlete development and education-based athletics
• Plan and conduct effective safe and developmentally appropriate practices
• Ensure all coaching practices align with IHSAA Hoosier Conference and school regulations
• Support athletes physical emotional and social well-being through strong mentorship and leadership
• Maintain accurate inventory and manage distribution and collection of athletic equipment
• Develop offseason youth and feeder programs to strengthen program continuity
• Establish and maintain clear communication with athletes families and staff
• Work collaboratively with assistant coaches administrators and community partners
• Represent the school and program professionally at all times
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Athletics Director or as noted on the attached detailed job description

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

• Education Training and Experience Required:
  • Must meet IHSAA and IDOE head coaching requirements
  • Completion of InSideOut Initiative seminar/coaching training (or willingness to do so)
  • Experience in an education-based athletic program
  • Playing and/or coaching experience strongly preferred
  • Valid Indiana teaching license preferred
• Knowledge Skills Abilities and Worker Characteristics:
  • Displays empathy integrity responsibility and flexibility
  • Strong communication leadership and organizational skills
  • Ability to foster a positive and inclusive team culture
  • Willingness to work collaboratively with a dynamic and diverse educational community
  • Ability to supervise athletes responsibly at all times
  • Commitment to the athletic academic and personal development of student-athletes

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Position works in both indoor and outdoor environments and may endure extreme weather conditions
• Must be able to supervise and manage athletes in various settings
• Evening and weekend work is required during the sports season
• May occasionally be exposed to noise levels that are distracting

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically outlined in this description. This job description is subject to change at any time at the discretion of West Lafayette Community School Corporation.