The Bay School of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA

About the position

The Bay School’s commitment to athletics is based upon our goal to educate the ‘whole’ person and our belief that physical and athletic accomplishments have important lifelong benefits. The school seeks to be known for its athletic achievements, sportsmanship, and competitive spirit as well as to be respected for the integrity and discipline of its players, coaches, and spectators. We are members of the North Coast Section (NCS) and CIF, the Bay Area Conference (BAC), and Bay Counties League (BCL).

Responsibilities

• Assists the Head Coach with 1 ½ to 2-hour afternoon practices Mon-Fri, beginning no earlier than 3:00 p.m. and ending no later than 7:30 pm, as well as regular Saturday practices.
• Attends all games which may require being available earlier than 3:00 p.m.
• Attends occasional athletic department meetings and school events as needed.
• Have or obtain NFHS coach certification.
• Job offers are contingent upon clear LiveScan fingerprinting and TB risk assessment.
• Complete first aid/CPR training, mandated reporter training, anti-harassment training, and bloodborne pathogen prevention training.

Requirements

• Strong athletic knowledge and experience in the sport of baseball.
• Desire to build/maintain a successful program.
• Previous coaching at the high school and/or college level preferred.
• Experience playing at the college level or above preferred.
• Possesses a professional and positive demeanor when working with colleagues, students, and parents.
• Enjoys working with and developing teenagers as student-athletes and good citizens.
• Strives to build teamwork, skill, and sportsmanship as the cornerstones of our baseball program.
• Finds resonance with the school’s mission and philosophy, especially with regard to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Has the energy to work in a small independent school environment.
• Possesses excellent organization, time management, and strong communication skills.
• Demonstrates the ability to provide and incorporate constructive feedback.
• Seeks to serve as a role model for young student-athletes.
• Possess a valid CA driver’s license and be willing to drive a school van to/from practices and games.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience coaching at the high school and/or college level.
• Experience playing at the college level or above.

Benefits

• Estimated stipend of $3,500 depending on experience.
• Access to mandatory trainings provided and paid for by the school.