Head Baseball Coach

JOB TITLE: Athletic Coach TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Based on season requirements IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: School Administration Franklin Special District seeks top talent committed to fostering student success through a supportive, inclusive work environment. With competitive benefits and a best-in-class work culture, we prioritize innovation, collaboration, and lifelong learning. Our mission is to attract professionals who bring creativity, dedication, and a student-centered approach to their roles, supporting a diverse community and helping prepare every student for lifelong achievement. We're focused on building a team that values excellence, making a meaningful impact on our schools and community. POSITION DESCRIPTION: The athletic coach provides instruction and coaching to students to develop skills and abilities to excel in assigned sport(s) and contributes to the education program as a whole for the students involved in athletics. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Use a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and improve the abilities of the student athletes in the sport assigned. Manage and supervise athletic activities, contests and practice sessions to promote individual growth in athletic skills, teamwork and good sportsmanship. Work with other members of school staff to plan and implement instructional goals and objectives to ensure the overall educational development of student athletes. Establish performance criteria for competition and evaluate students' athletic abilities initially and on a regular basis. Model performance criteria and physical movements required for successful student performance of sport. Take all necessary precautions to protect student athletes, equipment, materials and facilities. Work with athletic director to schedule competitions and plan season activities including practices, special events and tournaments. Ensure compliance with all applicable conference rules. Monitor and enforce student eligibility criteria for extracurricular participation. Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of coaching program and make changes based on findings. Accompany and supervise student athletes during athletic competitions in assigned sports both at home and out-of-town trips. Apply and enforce student discipline during athletic contests, practice sessions and while on trips off school property in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook. Encourage, by example and through instruction, sportsmanlike conduct in all phases of athletic participation. Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals and teachers. Assist in selection of equipment and instructional materials. Compile, maintain and file all reports, records and other documents required. Work with school personnel to correctly request and report expenditures. Oversee the process of cleaning, repairing and storing all campus athletic equipment and maintain a current inventory of all equipment and fixed assets within the program. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures. Updated FEB 2025

QUALIFICATIONS: High School diploma Must be 21 years or older Current first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) certificate Knowledge of coaching techniques and procedures Knowledge of applicable conference rules Ability to supervise and instruct student athletes Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Prolonged standing, kneeling, squatting, bending, reaching and stooping Frequent walking and physical movement associated with sport(s) assigned Frequent light lifting (less than 15 pounds) and occasional moderate lifting or carrying (15-44 pounds) Working outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold and inclement weather) and inside Frequent exposure to noise Frequent travel Frequent prolonged and irregular hours Updated FEB 2025