Travel Baseball Coach Position
Baseball coaches are needed for the Park District of Highland Park's baseball program(Grades 3-8). He/she will develop and implement weekly practice plans, teach baseball fundamentals and develop and implement strategy to various grade levels. The candidate must effectively communicate with the Park District, parents and players in a positive and effective manner. Games and practices are are on weekends and the evening(10-15 hours per week).
Qualifications:
•Experience is required both playing and coaching baseball. Other experience relative to coaching sports or working with youth will be considered. A minimum of 8-20 years experience is required depending upon the age, grade and level being coached.
•Ability to work with kids in grades 3-8.
•Must be available on weeknights and weekends.
•Knowledge and ability to develop fundamentals and strategy.
•Outgoing personality.
•Must attend Baseball Coaches Clinic.
Start/End Date: January 1 - July 15, 2015
This is a stipend position with pay rate determined by years of experience.
Pay Rate: $15-30/hour
Duties:
•Model and teach players to honor the game by respecting the rules, opponents, officials, teammates and one's self.
•Coordinate, develop and implement weekly practice plans.
•Teach baseball fundamentals.
•Develop and implement strategy to various grade levels.
•Effectively communicate with the Park District, parents, players and other coaches in a positive manner.
•Ensure the safety of all participants during practices and games.
•Must attend Positive Coaching Alliance certification class.
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