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Head Baseball Coach - Varsity Spring
Stony Creek, Virginia · Principal
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 20 days ago
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About the role
- To provide leadership, organization, and supervision for the Sussex Central High School varsity baseball program.
- The Head Baseball Coach is responsible for all aspects of the program, including practice planning, player development, game preparation, and supervision of assistant coaches, student-athlete safety, and compliance with VHSL and school division policies.
Responsibilities
- Teach and develop baseball fundamentals, including hitting, fielding, throwing, pitching, catching, base running, game strategy, and sportsmanship.
- Develop and implement offensive and defensive strategies designed to maximize team performance.
- Maintain accurate records of athlete eligibility, attendance, statistics, schedules, and VHSL documentation.
- Coordinate fundraising activities and team-building opportunities in accordance with school division guidelines.
- Manage team equipment, uniforms, inventory, ordering, maintenance, and storage.
Requirements
- Demonstrated knowledge of baseball fundamentals, player development, game management, and safety regulations.
- Familiarity with VHSL rules, eligibility requirements, and athletic compliance standards.
- Travel required for away games, tournaments, and team events.
- No person shall be denied employment solely because of any impairment which is unrelated to the ability to engage in activities involved in the position or program to which the application has been made.
- Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Compliance with all background checks, school division hiring requirements, and VHSL coaching certifications.
- Work Conditions
- Practices, games, tournaments, camps, and events held after school, evenings, weekends, and school holidays.
- Seasonal stipend position (supplemental contract) unless otherwise assigned additional duties.
- Outdoor work environment requiring extended periods of standing, physical activity, and active supervision.
- Performance Standards
- Full compliance with VHSL regulations and Sussex County Public Schools policies regarding eligibility, safety, and ethical conduct.
- Establishes and maintains a positive, inclusive, and disciplined team culture focused on excellence and school pride.
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).
Benefits
- Attend required VHSL rules clinics, coaching education programs, and maintain all required certifications.
Equal opportunity
- An Equal Opportunity Employer
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