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Assistant Baseball Coach- Varsity Spring
Stony Creek, Virginia · Contract
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 20 days ago
SpringLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationMentoring
About the role
- To assist the Head Baseball Coach in providing leadership, organization, instruction, and supervision for the Sussex Central High School varsity baseball program.
Responsibilities
- Assist with player development by providing individual and small-group instruction designed to improve athletic performance.
- Support game preparation activities, including scouting, lineup management, equipment preparation, and field setup.
- Promote and maintain team discipline, accountability, attendance, and sportsmanship consistent with school and VHSL expectations.
- Support communication efforts with student-athletes, parents, school personnel, and athletic department staff.
- Help maintain accurate records related to attendance, eligibility, equipment inventory, and team activities.
Requirements
- Demonstrated knowledge of baseball fundamentals, player development, and game management.
- Familiarity with VHSL rules, eligibility requirements, and athletic compliance standards.
- Ability to work effectively with students, parents, coaching staff, administrators, and community stakeholders.
- Travel required for away contests, tournaments, and team events.
- Employment contingent upon successful completion of all required background checks, VHSL certifications, and division requirements.
- Attend all required practices, games, tournaments, meetings, and team functions unless otherwise excused.
- Strong communication, organizational, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
- Compliance with all background checks, school division hiring requirements, and VHSL coaching certifications.
- Work Conditions
- Practices, games, tournaments, and team activities are conducted after school, evenings, weekends, and during school holidays.
- Seasonal stipend position (supplemental contract).
- Outdoor work environment requiring extended periods of standing, walking, physical activity, and active supervision.
- Performance Standards
- Maintains full compliance with VHSL regulations and Sussex County Public Schools policies regarding eligibility, safety, and ethical conduct.
Nice to have
- Experience coaching and/or participating in baseball at the high school level or higher preferred.
- Teaching certification preferred (may vary by school division).
Skills
- Contributes to athlete growth and development in the areas of skill, leadership, sportsmanship, academic achievement, and character.
Compensation
- Compensation based on the Sussex County Public Schools approved coaching supplement schedule.
Benefits
- Participate in VHSL-required coaching education programs and maintain all required certifications.
Equal opportunity
- An Equal Opportunity Employer
Visa & Work Authorization
- Promote academic achievement, leadership development, teamwork, character, and positive citizenship among student-athletes
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