Head Coach of Middle School Baseball

At Pacific Ridge School, our mission statement drives all of our work: In a community that fosters academic excellence, ethical responsibility and global engagement, Pacific Ridge School prepares students for college and a purposeful life.

Position Summary

The primary responsibility of this position is to coach, advise, supervise, and care for student-athletes. This position will also work in partnership with the varsity head coach to ensure alignment with the direction and philosophy of the boys baseball program.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (include, but are not limited to, the following)

• Coach and oversee the Middle School Baseball Team (Spring season).
• Embrace the School’s athletic philosophy while helping students develop their understanding of the school’s core values.
• Strive for competitive excellence while growing and building the baseball culture in our community.
• Teach baseball players the skills, techniques, rules, regulations, and ensure compliance of rules and regulations.
• Plan, direct, and administer policies, practices, and game-day management.
• Be responsible for the general health and welfare of student-athletes and give appropriate attention to students- athletes who are injured and or ill. This includes communicating all injuries to the Athletic Trainer.
• Partner with the Athletic Trainer to ensure student-athletes receive proper care.
• Ensure appropriate safety measures are observed when conducting team activities.
• Be responsible for the actions and conduct of the team whenever they are under your supervision.
• Coordinate all activities in preparation for scheduled competition (set-up and break down of facility).
• Attend all team practices and home and away contests.
• Understand and uphold the guidelines in the coaching manual and the parent and player athletic handbook.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications (minimum requirements)

• Bachelor’s degree or higher preferred
• 2+ years of baseball coaching experience preferred
• Collegiate level athlete or higher preferred
• Current involvement in coaching club baseball preferred

Preferred Skills

The School seeks to hire someone who takes initiative and responsibility for developing, nurturing, and growing our baseball programs. A strong candidate will be extremely organized and will have the ability to multitask and prioritize assignments. Additionally, the Coach should be prepared to work on a high performing team and have demonstrated the ability to maintain a positive attitude in all situations. The Coach should also be able to communicate effectively with all school constituents and display strong, positive interpersonal skills.

Work Schedule 

Spring Season: February - May

Practice: Monday-Friday every other school 9:45 AM - 11:15 AM.

Games: After school typically 3:30 - 5:30 8-10 game schedule with possible playoffs.

Pay Rate
$17/hour
Total season earning potential $2,000