Varsity Head Baseball Coach

Position Summary

Traders Point Christian Schools (TPCS) is seeking a Christ-centered, relational, and transformational leader to serve as the Head Varsity Baseball Coach. The Head Coach is responsible for providing visionary leadership for the entire baseball program while developing student-athletes spiritually, academically, athletically, and personally.

At TPCS, we believe every head coach is more than a sport-specific instructor-they are a leader entrusted with building people, developing future leaders, strengthening organizational culture, and advancing the mission of our Athletic Department. While each sport has unique competitive responsibilities, every head coach is expected to embrace the same leadership framework and departmental standards.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a passion for coaching and mentoring young men while possessing the ability to lead people, manage operations, develop assistant coaches, communicate effectively, and build a sustainable program that reflects Christian character, competitive excellence, servant leadership, and organizational accountability.

TPCSs Coaching Philosophy

The Traders Point Christian Schools Athletic Department is committed to developing high-performing people, teams, and programs through Christ-centered leadership.

Every head coach is expected to contribute to a unified athletic department culture built upon four foundational pillars:

• Leadership - Developing student-athletes, assistant coaches, and future leaders through servant leadership and intentional mentorship.
• Operations - Managing programs with excellence through organization, planning, accountability, stewardship, and professionalism.
• People Development - Investing in the spiritual, personal, academic, athletic, and leadership growth of every student-athlete.
• Building High-Performing Organizations - Creating sustainable programs characterized by strong culture, continuous improvement, healthy relationships, and long-term success.

These expectations provide consistency across every athletic program at TPCS and serve as the foundation for coach evaluation, professional development, and program success.

Qualifications

Preferred candidates will possess:

• A demonstrated commitment to the Christian mission and values of Traders Point Christian Schools.
• Previous successful baseball coaching experience at the high school, collegiate, or club level.
• Proven leadership experience supervising, mentoring, and developing others.
• Strong organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• A passion for developing student-athletes both on and off the field.
• A collaborative mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of baseball instruction, player development, and strategic game management.
• Ability to complete all required background checks and coaching certifications.

Primary Responsibilities

Program Leadership:

• Provide vision, leadership, and strategic direction for the entire high school baseball program.
• Build and sustain a Christ-centered culture emphasizing accountability, discipline, humility, teamwork, servant leadership, and competitive excellence.
• Develop a long-term strategic plan that promotes sustainable program growth and competitive success.
• Foster alignment and collaboration between varsity, junior varsity, middle school, and youth baseball initiatives whenever applicable.

Student-Athlete Development:

• Invest intentionally in the spiritual, academic, athletic, leadership, and personal growth of each student-athlete.
• Create an environment where young men are challenged to pursue excellence on and off the field.
• Model Christ-like character, integrity, humility, sportsmanship, and professionalism at all times.
• Develop leadership opportunities that prepare student-athletes for success beyond athletics.

Coaching & Player Development:

• Plan and lead organized, engaging, and developmentally appropriate practices.
• Teach baseball fundamentals, advanced skills, game strategy, and baseball IQ.
• Evaluate player development and provide consistent instruction and feedback.
• Promote year-round skill development while operating within all IHSAA regulations.

Staff Leadership:

• Recruit, mentor, supervise, and evaluate assistant coaches.
• Build a collaborative coaching staff committed to the mission and standards of TPCS Athletics.
• Delegate responsibilities effectively while developing assistant coaches as future leaders.
• Encourage ongoing professional growth and continuous improvement among staff.

Culture & Program Development:

• Build a positive, competitive, and family-oriented team culture.
• Establish clear expectations and accountability for players and coaches.
• Promote program pride through integrity, consistency, and excellence.
• Build strong relationships with student-athletes, parents, alumni, school staff, and the broader community.

Communication:

• Maintain timely, transparent, and professional communication with student-athletes, parents, school administration, and the Athletic Department.
• Utilize school-approved communication platforms.
• Conduct preseason parent meetings and communicate program expectations clearly and consistently.

Athletic Department Partnership:

• Serve as an active partner in advancing the mission and strategic vision of the Athletic Department.
• Support department-wide initiatives, policies, and coaching standards.
• Participate in coaches meetings, leadership development opportunities, and required school functions.
• Collaborate with fellow coaches to promote a unified athletic culture across all sports.

Operations & Administration:

• Manage equipment, uniforms, inventory, facilities, and program resources responsibly.
• Assist with scheduling, budgeting, transportation, and operational planning.
• Maintain compliance with all IHSAA regulations, school policies, and Athletic Department procedures.
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills and responsible stewardship of department resources.

Community Engagement:

• Positively represent Traders Point Christian Schools within the community.
• Support youth baseball initiatives that strengthen the long-term health of the baseball program.
• Build meaningful relationships that encourage participation and foster enthusiasm for TPCS Athletics.

Expectations of All TPCS Head Coaches

Every Head Coach at Traders Point Christian Schools serves as a member of one unified coaching team. Regardless of sport, all head coaches are expected to uphold the same leadership standards and contribute to the overall success of the Athletic Department.

Every Head Coach will:

• Model Christ-like leadership in all interactions.
• Build a program that reflects the mission, vision, and values of TPCS Athletics.
• Develop student-athletes spiritually, academically, athletically, and personally.
• Develop assistant coaches and empower future leaders within the program.
• Foster a culture of accountability, respect, discipline, and servant leadership.
• Communicate proactively, professionally, and consistently with families and school personnel.
• Support multi-sport participation whenever appropriate.
• Demonstrate excellent organization, stewardship, and operational excellence.
• Collaborate with fellow coaches and Athletic Department leadership.
• Pursue continuous professional growth and coaching development.
• Represent Traders Point Christian Schools with integrity and professionalism both on and off campus.

Success Indicators

Success in this position extends far beyond wins and losses. The Head Varsity Baseball Coach will be evaluated on the ability to build a healthy, sustainable program that aligns with the mission and strategic direction of TPCS Athletics.

Success will be measured through:

• Spiritual and character development of student-athletes.
• Competitive growth and player development.
• Positive team culture and athlete retention.
• Strong communication and relationships with families.
• Development of assistant coaches and future leaders.
• Operational organization and program stewardship.
• Collaboration within the Athletic Department.
• Growth and long-term sustainability of the baseball program.
• Alignment with the TPCS Athletic Departments unified leadership framework and coaching expectations.

At Traders Point Christian Schools, we believe athletics provide a powerful platform for developing Christ-centered leaders who pursue excellence, serve others with humility, and positively impact their communities for years to come.

Position Detail: part-time, 1099 contractor, stipend position