Assistant Coach - Baseball - Kennebunk High School

Assistant Coach

• Baseball
• Kennebunk High School Stipend position: $3105.00 As the Assistant Baseball Coach, you will deliver measurable results in developing, enhancing and promoting an athletic program that will be distinguished by the teams’ display of integrity, citizenship, character, work ethic, and their ability to overcome adversity. To instruct students in appropriate methods to be respectful of themselves, their opponents, and officials regardless of the outcome of their event.

Qualifications

Love what you do, bringing your experience as a player or as a coach to the students at RSU 21. Must have knowledge and expertise in the strategies, methods and techniques for a successful sport offering. Should have the ability to manage all aspects of a sport program and earned or will earn credentials of Maine Coaches; employment in the Kennebunk School Department preferred. Reports To: Director of Athletics, Coordinator of Athletic Operations Responsibilities: Student Centered Supervises the student athletes in his/her program Through proper preparation and planning, students are appropriately ready for competition Supervises/manages off season programs to help players enhance their abilities Serves as a role model for students Assists the Head coach with instructing players in the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport. Organizes and directs individual and small group practice activities/exercises as directed by the head coach. Assesses player’s skills, monitors players during competition and practice, and keeps the head coach informed of the athletic performance of students. Assists with determining game strategy. Assists the head coach with supervising athletes during practices and competition. Follows established procedures in the event of an athlete’s injury. Model’s sports-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators. Distributes equipment, supplies, and uniforms to students as directed by the head coach. Assists the head coach with submitting a list of award winners at the end of the season. Participates in special activities to include parent’s night, banquets, award nights, Performs support tasks such as distributing and maintaining eligibility forms, emergency data cards, and other related records. Models’ nondiscriminatory practices in all activities. Leadership Works to enhance and display the philosophy and objectives of the department Works with the trainer, Director of Athletics to ensure proper medical assistance is available and plans are in order for emergency situations Administers the District athletic codes Maintains orderly records of equipment/uniform issued and works with the athletic department to successfully collect all issued materials as directed by the Head Coach Performs such other duties, consistent with this position, as determined by the principal/athletic director, Head Coach Competencies: Servant-leader model: you coach and grow staff through strategic delegation to increase department knowledge, engagement and autonomy Visionary : you keep your eye firmly on the future; you maintain a big picture, high-altitude view to ensure you’re assessing short-term realities to inform long-term needs; you look and plan ahead with imagination and wisdom; your vision dictates the direction a team or district will take Attention to detail: you’re obsessed with accuracy and embrace the importance of “getting it right”; you triple-check documentation to ensure you can stand by your work; your discipline enables you to work error-free despite repetitive nature of tasks Big picture thinking: you maintain a big picture perspective and connect it to what’s happening in the field; you synthesize competing factors, opportunities and needs to identify a strategic path forward Proactive problem-solving: you take a creative approach to problem solving; when an initiative is stalled, you get us back on track to regain momentum Role model: your performance inspires others; you embody the desired work ethic and/or approach that is required to achieve our district mission; others learn from the high standards you hold for yourself Reasonable Accommodations: RSU 21 will provide accommodations to an individual with a disability, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or applicable law, who has made the district aware of their disability, unless doing so would cause an undue hardship to the district. Terms of Employment : Salary and benefits in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement and Board policies. We may use employer surveillance technology to monitor activity and communications. Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually by the Building Principal. Apply via our application portal Internal Applicants: Submit a Letter of Interest (upload it where the resume is requested). No resume or letters of reference are required, however, candidates are encouraged to submit a full package for consideration by the Hiring Committee. External Applicants: Submit a current resume/CV and three letters of reference. Incomplete applications will not be considered.