High School Assistant Baseball Coach SY 26-27

Job Opportunity: Assistant High School Baseball Coach
School Year: 2026-2027
Location: West Franklin High School West Franklin U.S.D. #287 Kansas

West Franklin High School is seeking a dedicated and passionate individual to join our coaching staff as an Assistant Baseball Coach for the 2026-2027 school year. Located just a short drive from Kansas City Lawrence and Topeka our district is committed to providing a strong athletic program and we are looking for a coach who can help continue the growth and success of our baseball team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in coaching and mentoring student-athletes in the sport of baseball.
• Help develop and implement practice plans game strategies and team goals.
• Foster a positive disciplined and supportive environment for student-athletes.
• Promote teamwork sportsmanship and personal development both on and off the field.
• Assist in organizing and managing team events practices and games.
• Engage with the school community and support extracurricular activities.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary in accordance with the negotiated agreement supplemental salary schedule.

Applications are encouraged and the position will remain open until filled.

To Apply:

• Complete the required background check form here.
• Submit your application at

Join our team and help inspire excellence in student-athletes while contributing to the success of the West Franklin High School baseball program!

Employer Information

West Franklin USD 287 - Statement: WE ARE COMMITTED to serving our school community by providing a safe structured learning environment that develops productive citizens who persevere through challenges.

West Franklin USD 287 is located in Franklin County KS and provides instruction to approximately 620 students. The district includes the following schools: West Franklin Elementary at Appanoose (PreK-5) West Franklin Elementary at Williamsburg (PreK-5) West Franklin Middle School (6-8) and West Franklin High School (9-12). West Franklin USD 287 serves the communities of Centropolis Pomona and Williamsburg. USD 287 is a member of the Three Lakes Education Cooperative.

West Franklin Middle/High School is located in Pomona KS. We are about 45 minutes southeast of Topeka 45 minutes southwest of Lawrence and less than an hour from the Kansas City metro area. USD 287 patrons recently passed a bond issue which provided building improvements throughout the district. The Middle/High School saw the construction of a new music room weight room ag shop wood shop gymnasium and track.

West Franklin Middle/High School employs 37 certified faculty 2 counselors and 2 administrators. The 340 students on our campus have the opportunity to take part in 8 Career and Technical Education pathways numerous clubs and activities including 9 different sports. West Franklin High School is in the 2A classification for football and 3A for all other sports. West Franklin Middle/High School is a member of the Flint Hills League consisting of Cair Paravel Chase County Council Grove Lyndon Mission Valley Osage City Wabaunsee and West Franklin.

Notice of nondiscrimination: It is the policy of the Board of Education of Unified School District No. 287 Pomona Kansas to assure equal opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of their race religion color sex disability national origin ancestry or age and to promote the full realization of equal employment opportunities to everyone.

This policy covers all aspects of the employment relationship including recruitment hiring placement promotion transfer training and apprenticeship compensation layoff termination and harassment.

Required Experience:

Junior IC