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 [email protected]

PPS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Apply online at: https://www.portageps.org/page/employment-at-pps

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