Responsibilities:

• Perform all relevant duties as baseball coach for ~15 6th-8th Grade baseball players

• Develop and implement effective training programs for baseball players

• Teach fundamental skills such as hitting, pitching, fielding, and base running

• Plan and organize practice sessions to improve players' performance

• Provide guidance and support to players during games and competitions

• Evaluate players' strengths and weaknesses to develop personalized training plans

• Promote sportsmanship, teamwork, and discipline among players

• Ensure the safety of players during training sessions and games

• Make lineups

• Attend coach meetings to set schedule

• Coordinate umpires as necessary

• Communicate with parents/guardians regarding player progress and team updates

• Pass Metro Nashville Public Schools background check

Qualifications:

• Player - High School and college preferred, beyond college is a bonus

• Coach - previous coaching experience at 14U or beyond preferred

• Previous experience coaching baseball or playing at a competitive level

• Strong knowledge of baseball rules, strategies, and techniques

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to effectively work with students of different ages and skill levels

• Patience and the ability to provide constructive feedback to players

• Passion for the sport of baseball and a desire to inspire young athletes

• CPR/First Aid certification (preferred)

• Background in physical education or related field (preferred)

Timing:

• Fall (October preferred) host tryouts

• Fall (if possible) attend 1 weekend (Game 7 / GMB) tournament with team

• Fall / Winter (if possible) - hold periodic practices

• Spring - games to occur March - May

• Spring - hold after school (4pm) practices Monday - Thursday either at JT Moore or Hillsboro High School (we feed Hillsboro)