Coach - Baseball

## Description

**Baseball Coach** - *Hitting, Pitching & Head Junior Varsity Coach*

**Purpose**

The Upper School Baseball Coach is responsible for developing and leading a competitive, safe, and positive Baseball program for student-athletes.

Pine Crest School is seeking qualified candidates for multiple positions in its high school baseball program, including pitching coach, hitting coach and a head junior varsity coach.

**Essential Job Functions**

• Supports the School’s mission statement and the philosophy of the department and adheres to School policies and procedures, including but not limited to what is outlined in the Employee Handbook
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and enthusiastic team culture
• Serve as a mentor, offering support and encouraging the mental and physical development of student-athlete
• Promotes individual growth in traits such as teamwork, discipline, respect, and good sportsmanship at all times
• Understands and implements all appropriate rules and regulations according to the sport guideline
• Maintains proper control and discipline in a positive manner by establishing good, wholesome rapport through healthy, professional relationships
• Instructs student-athletes in the proper care and use of practice facilities, equipment, and uniforms
• Accompanies and supervises student-athletes during all activities associated with the sport
• Stays abreast of the latest advances in all facets of the sport
• Markets and promotes all athletic teams/programs at Pine Crest
• Supports the philosophy of the Athletic Department
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Department Supervisor or their designee

Hitting Coach Duties

• Plan and implement structured hitting programs for all levels
• Analyze swing mechanics and provide individualized instruction
• Utilize video and data (if available) to improve player performance
• Coordinate with varsity staff on offensive strategy and approach

Pitching Coach Duties

• Develop and oversee pitching staff across JV and varsity levels
• Create throwing programs, monitor workload, and emphasize arm care
• Teach mechanics, pitch development, and game strategy
• Track performance and communicate regularly with coaching staff

JV Head Coach Duties

• Lead all aspects of the JV team, including practices, games, and player development
• Foster a positive, disciplined, and team-oriented environment
• Align JV program with varsity philosophy and systems
• Evaluate and prepare players for advancement to varsity level

## Qualifications

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| **Job Qualifications** | |

| Education | Bachelor’s degree preferred |

| Experience and Qualifications | Minimum 1 years’ experience in playing or coaching Baseball (high school and college preferred)Strong leadership, motivational skills, and clear verbal/written communication CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain) Strong understanding of hitting and/or pitching fundamentals Availability for practices, games, and occasional offseason workouts (including some weekends) Preferred Qualifications: Experience with video analysis tools and player development technologyBackground in strength and conditioning or arm care programs |