Assistant Coach - Baseball (High School)

Assistant Coach - Baseball (High School)

2024

University School of Nashville seeks a dynamic and highly motivated High School Assistant Baseball Coach for the upcoming season. Ideal coaching candidates must have playing experience at the high school, club, and/or college level. Previous coaching experience is preferred but not required. Qualified candidates should have weekday afternoon availability during the spring baseball season which runs from February through April, between the hours of 2:30pm - 6:00pm.

Responsibilities:

• Help implement a training program that advances individual and team performance skills to support the achievement of the program’s purpose
• Advance each student-athlete’s level of knowledge with regard to sport nutrition, biomechanics, exercise science, and sport psychology as it relates to improving sport performance
• Help design a competitive schedule that maximizes athlete development and performance
• Conform to the highest standards of professional conduct regarding compliance with department and institutional policies and procedures and adherence to the rules and regulations of state athletic association
• Demonstrate master teaching competencies with regard to (a) sport skill instruction, (b) motivation, and (c)  coaching skills during competitive events
• Relate well to officials, high school coaches, parents, the media, alumni, donors, and the public
• Provide strong leadership in the personal development of student-athletes as demonstrated by high standards of behavior
• Demonstrate a high level of involvement in the personal and academic development of student-athletes through the support of the department’s academic and personal development programs serving those student-athletes
• Exhibit good writing and speaking abilities
• Train and supervise assistant coaches toward the end of developing head coach capabilities and supporting all program objectives
• Adhere to department policy regarding coaches code of ethics
• Perform and complete other duties as assigned by the athletic coordinator
• Attend all department meetings
• Contribute to the maintenance of good working relationships with all staff, student-athletes, and external constituents through (a) a positive and constructive approach to all tasks, (b) respect for the competencies of others, and (c) appropriate conflict resolution behavior 

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent recommended

Experience and Competencies:

• Previous playing experience required, college preferred
• Previous coaching experience recommended

Skills and Abilities:

• Professional who is dependable and organized, with integrity, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude
• Strong computer skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Eagerness to learn and ability to adapt to change; commitment to one’s own professional growth
• Ability to work productively, demonstrate initiative when unsupervised, and maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and other members of the USN community

The School

University School of Nashville is an independent, non-sectarian, co-educational day school with enrollment of over 1,000 students in kindergarten through twelfth grade. In 1915, the George Peabody College for Teachers opened Peabody Demonstration School, USN’s predecessor, which earned acclaim for its curriculum and faculty. In 1974, Peabody College announced plans to close PDS, and a group of parents, alumni, students, and teachers reconstituted and re-chartered the school as University School of Nashville. 

USN’s midtown location adjacent to Vanderbilt University and its Peabody College for Teachers reminds us each day of our beginnings over 108 years ago in the demonstration school culture of innovation and educational best practices. It’s a vibrant educational community for both students and teachers in the midst of a dynamic city.

In the USN community, students expect much of each other, and faculty benefit from that high standard. We seek educators who are enthusiastic about their own learning to complement their work and we offer many opportunities for professional growth. USN is committed to creating an institutional environment that mirrors the cultural and ethnic composition of greater Nashville. USN encourages a diverse applicant pool and provides equal employment opportunities for employees and job applicants.

Please be prepared to upload the following items through USN's online application for this position:

1. Cover Letter

2. Resume