Hibriten High School is seeking a Head Baseball Coach to train, lead, and develop student-athletes in the skills and strategies of baseball. This position requires leadership in all practices, game day functions, game planning, and other coaching-related duties. Applicants with bus licenses are also preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Understand and implement all Athletic Policies approved by the Caldwell County Schools Board of Education.
• Ensure compliance with school system, state, and conference regulations, and interpret them for staff.
• Follow the administrative line of command and refer all requests or grievances through proper channels.
• Establish and teach the fundamental philosophy, skills, and techniques of baseball.
• Organize conferences, clinics, and staff meetings to ensure staff awareness of the overall program.
• Train and inform staff, encouraging professional growth and clinic attendance.
• Delegate duties, supervise implementation, and evaluate staff effectiveness at the season’s end.
• Maintain discipline, address grievances, and work to increase morale and cooperation.
• Assist the Athletic Director in scheduling, providing transportation, and organizing tournaments and special events.
• Coordinate with maintenance and school employees for facility use and maintenance.
• Ensure documentation for physical examinations, parental consent, and eligibility requirements.
• Maintain and protect assigned equipment and facilities.
• Advise the Athletic Director on policy, method, or procedural changes.
• Provide training rules and unique sport regulations to all participants.
• Monitor student-athletes’ grades and conduct.
• Attend all practices and games, providing assistance, guidance, and safeguards.
• Implement programs and policies for injuries, medical attention, and emergencies.
• Complete and submit paperwork on disabling athletic injuries within 24 hours.
• Supervise student managers, assistants, and statisticians.
• Determine and enforce discipline, following due process, and contacting parents as needed.
• Assist athletes in college or advanced educational selection.
• Participate in budgeting with the Athletic Director, establishing requirements and guidelines for equipment.
• Accountable for all equipment, issuing, storing, reconditioning, and maintaining inventory records.
• Secure all equipment rooms, coaches’ offices, and monitor authorized access.
• Ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of locker rooms and sport equipment.
• Instill respect for equipment and school property in all players.
• Organize pre-season meetings with parents, coaches, players, and guests.
• Promote the sport within and outside the school through various media and community programs.
• Maintain good public relations with news media, Booster Club, parents, officials, volunteers, and fans.
• Provide information to news media about schedules, tournaments, and results.

Qualifications:

• Must possess administrative and organizational skills.
• Thorough knowledge of Caldwell County Schools athletic policy and procedure, as well as the North Carolina Administrative Code and Statutes.
• Effective communication skills with students, staff, parents, and the community.
• Must meet requirements established by the North Carolina High School Athletic Association, North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, the Caldwell County Board of Education, and school administration.
• Teacher license and employment as a teacher by the Caldwell County Board of Education are strongly preferred.
• Previous successful coaching experience in baseball is preferred.
• Bus licenses are also preferred.

Disclaimer: The preceding job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees in this job.