NOTTOWAY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Excellence in Education

Position Title:                      Baseball Coach 

Terms of Employment:         Spring Season (February 1 - May 15)

Supervisor:                         Athletic Director

General Description

The position is responsible for providing leadership, supervision, character, and coaching instruction at a public high school.  Responsibilities include supervising teams at varsity and junior varsity levels.

Essential Job Functions

• Be responsible for instruction in all phases of the sport of Baseball.
• Works with student athletes to improve personal and teamwork skills.
• Provides guidance and encouragement to help students profit from their participation.
• Maintain compliance of Nottoway County Public Schools and Virginia High School League rules, regulations, and policies that pertain to athletic programs.
• Encourages community partnerships that enhance district programs and services.
• Works with the athletic director to evaluate program needs.
• Promotes the proper use and care of equipment and school property.
• To foster, develop, and communicate effectively with the team, staff, parents, administration, community and the media.
• Manage financial items with the team, staff, parents, administration, and community.
• Participate in athletic department fund-raisers.
• Complete all necessary forms, including VHSL required master eligibility forms.
• Maintain proper records, including VHSL physical forms, insurance information, team statistics and information.
• Be knowledgeable of, monitor, and maintain compliance of pertinent health and safety practices.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Effectively uses verbal, nonverbal, writing, and listening skills.
• Averts problem situations and intervenes to resolve conflicts.
• Knows how to exercise self-control and perseverance when dealing with students.
• Demonstrates professionalism and contributes to a positive environment.
• Working knowledge about athletic program regulations.
• Skillfully manages individual, group, and organizational interactions.
• Completes paperwork in a timely manner.
• Maintains great attendance and is punctual.

Requirements

• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Investigation
• State Police Criminal History Investigation
• Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigation
• Department of Motor Vehicles Record Check (for positions requiring driving)
• Tuberculosis Screening/Test
• Possession of a valid driver’s license

Nottoway County Public Schools assures Equal Employment Opportunities for employees as required by Federal and State Orders and Laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position’s activities and requirements; however, the administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position and does not imply an employment contract.