Head JV Baseball Coach

Head JV Baseball Coach

Portage Northern High School

Internal Candidates: Schedule C - External Candidates: Edustaff

Job Summary:

Responsible for all facets of the high school boys JV Baseball program at Portage Northern High School. This includes working closely with the Varsity Head Coach and other coaches within the program.

Responsibilities:

• Directly coach with the Portage Northern JV Boys Baseball Team competing in the SMAC Conference
• Assist Varsity Baseball Coach in the development of schedules
• Set the direction for and oversee with Varsity Coach the sub-varsity program
• Maintain program inventory and work with Varsity Coach on program budget
• Help select manage and evaluate Sub-Varsity coaching staff

The above duties and responsibilities are intended to be representative of the nature of the work by this position. The listing is not all-inclusive.

Qualifications

• Previous baseball coaching experience with a preference towards previous coaching experience
• Superior technical knowledge of the sport of baseball with emphasis on infield or outfield work
• Proven ability to handle administrative responsibilities of a high school athletic program
• Ability to communicate foster and maintain positive relationships with students other coaches administrators news media boosters and parents
• Transparent and proactive communication well organized and detail oriented
• Develop a safe and inclusive environment
• Has high expectations and coaches with passion and integrity
• Successful experience in mentoring and developing a coaching staff
• Familiarity with local and regional baseball organizations and willingness to make connections and establish relationships that enables a smooth and positive transition from one season to the next
• Proven ability to attract students to their program and retain them for multiple years
• Ability to deal with and resolve conflict
• Desire to serve others
• Ability to understand and follow policies (PNHS PPS MHSAA)
• Must undergo a background check and fingerprinting.

Internal Candidates must apply using their PPS email to be recognized as internal. Please include a resume cover letter and any pertinent supporting materials.

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.

Questions please contact Jim Swinehart Athletic Director at

PPS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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