In PersonRequires travel, including driving student athletes to off-campus trainings and games.
Education
About the job
Requirements
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited university is preferred.
CPR certification through the American Red Cross.
A valid driver's license that is maintained throughout employment, with the ability to drive student athletes to off-campus trainings and games.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize.
Experience working and communicating with diverse groups of people.
The ability to act professionally and keep students' records confidential.
The ability to make decisions and handle conflicts.
Problem-solving skills and creativity.
The ability to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds frequently, and up to 20 pounds constantly.
The ability to assist athletes of various weights and heights, stand for long periods, walk long distances, carry training kits and coolers long distances, lift and move objects, and bend at the hips and knees.
The ability to work in noisy and crowded environments.
Responsibilities
Coordinate and supervise the JV Baseball program under the leadership of the Head Varsity Baseball Coach.
Ensure compliance with Branson and league policies, rules, and regulations governing athletic activities and athlete conduct.
Work with the Athletic Department to plan and organize practice and game schedules.
Maintain a safe environment for student athletes at all times.
Develop an appropriate training program and practice schedules.
Communicate regularly with team parents regarding overall team operations.
Supervise student athletes at home and away games and ensure appropriate behavior.
Ensure that student athletes adhere to training rules, class and grade requirements, and behavior rules on the court, during conditioning, and in the locker room.
Interact thoughtfully and courteously with students, staff, parents, and officials, and resolve conflicts professionally.
Represent Branson professionally in interactions with the broader community.
Ensure the proper cleaning, storage, and maintenance of athletic equipment and uniforms with the coaching staff.
Recommend purchases of uniforms, equipment, and supplies, and manage inventory.
Maintain necessary records and complete the Paycom timecard within specified timeframes and procedures.
Maintain required certifications and training hours.
Attend work regularly and be punctual for all practices and games.
Obtain advance approval from the Athletic Director for team-related expenditures.
Perform other assigned duties.
Desired Qualifications
One to two years of coaching experience at the high school or collegiate level.
Head JV Baseball Coach
Department: Athletics Reports to: Director of Athletics Schedule: Part-Time; Seasonal Employee Exempt Status: Non-Exempt
Organization
The Branson School is a co-educational, independent, college-preparatory day school with 420 students in grades 9 to 12. The mission of the Branson School is to inspire excellence in a nurturing, vibrant educational community based on personal and intellectual integrity. At the heart of Branson is the trusting, dynamic relationship between dedicated teachers and students. Branson believes that diversity of people and thought enriches us all and promotes responsible leadership in the global community.
Mission Statement
Branson develops students who make a positive impact in the world by leading lives of integrity, purpose, learning, and joy.
Community Statement of Belonging
Branson believes that the well-being of people and the planet are inextricably linked and are essential to creating a truly excellent learning environment and a vibrant, caring community. We aspire to have every member of the Branson community feel a deep sense of belonging and inclusion.
Core Values: Courage, Kindness, Honor, Purpose
Position Description
The Head JV Baseball Coach reports to the Director of Athletics, under the supervision of the Head Varsity Baseball Coach. This position is responsible for coaching and providing direction to student athletes so that they might achieve a high level of skill as well as an appreciation for physical fitness, discipline, sportsmanship, and teamwork. This position requires travel and work in the evenings and weekends. Season Salary $16.90/hr with a minimum guarantee of $5000.00.
Work Requirements
The Head JV Baseball Coach must exhibit high standards of professionalism and communication. He or she must be exceedingly well organized, flexible, and enjoy the challenges of working with high school students. He or she must have the ability to interact with students, parents, and staff, sometimes under pressure, while remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful and efficient. This person must support the value of an education and Branson's core values of kindness, courage, honor, and purpose.
Job Responsibilities
Critical features of this job are described below. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.
Functions & Responsibilities
Coordinate and supervise the JV Baseball program, under the leadership of the Head Varsity Baseball Coach.
Ensures that Branson and League policies, rules and regulations regarding the conduct of athletic activities and athletes are followed.
Works with the Athletic Department to plan and organize practices and games schedules.
Maintains a safe environment for student athletes at all times.
Develop an appropriate training program and practice schedules.
Communicates regularly with team parents regarding overall team operations.
Ensures the regular supervision of student athletes at home and away games and ensures appropriate behavior.
Ensures that student athletes adhere to training rules, class and grade requirements, and rules of behavior on the court, in conditioning, and in the locker room.
Interacts thoughtfully and courteously with students, staff, parents, and officials. Resolves all conflicts in a professional manner.
Professionally represents Branson in all interactions with the community at large.
Along with the coaching staff, ensures the proper cleaning, storage, and maintenance of all athletic equipment and uniforms.
Makes recommendations regarding the purchase of uniforms, equipment, and supplies. Also manages inventory.
Maintains necessary records and completes their Paycom timecard within the specified timeframes and manner.
Maintains appropriate certifications and training hours as required.
Attends work regularly and is punctual to all practices and games.
Obtain advance approval for the Athletic Director for all team-related expenditures.
Manages other duties as assigned.
Position Requirements
Minimum of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university (preferred).
One to two years of experience of coaching at the high school or collegiate level (preferred).
CPR Certified through American Red Cross.
Must have and maintain a valid driver's license, and would be expected to drive student athletes to off-campus trainings and games.
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize.
Experience working and communicating with diverse groups of people.
Ability to act professionally and keep students' records confidential.
Ability to make decisions and handle conflicts.
Problem-solving skills and creativity.
Physical Requirements
Heavy work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Must be able to assist with athletes of various weights and heights.
Must be able to stand for long periods of time, have good mobility skills and be able to walk long distances.
Must be able to carry training kit and coolers for long distances.
Use strength to lift items, raising objects from lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position.
Must be able to bend at hips and knees.
Must work in noisy and crowded environments.
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
Branson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for all applicants, employees, volunteers and interns, and the School makes decisions based on the merits of each candidate. Branson prohibits discrimination based on an individual's race, color, religion (including all aspects of religious beliefs, observance or practice, including religious dress or grooming practices), sex (including gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, pregnancy and breastfeeding), sexual orientation (including heterosexuality, homosexuality, and bisexuality) national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, marital status or registered domestic partner status, uniformed service member or veteran status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics or information, or any other basis protected by law. The School will afford equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants, employees, volunteers, and interns as to all terms and conditions of employment, including, without limitation, compensation, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, and termination.
For Consideration
We encourage those that align with Branson's shared commitment to its Mission Statement, Community Statement of Belonging and Core Values to apply by uploading a cover letter and resume to Michelle Jones, Director of Human Resources at https://thebransonschool.applytojob.com/apply/n0d36j9p6O/Head-JV-Baseball-Coach