Assistant Baseball Coach

Assistant Baseball Coach – 2 Positions

Buena Vista City Public Schools
Parry McCluer High School
2026–2027 School Year

Position Type: Athletics/Activities – Coaching
Number of Vacancies: 2
Location: Parry McCluer High School

Position Purpose

Buena Vista City Public Schools is seeking two qualified and dedicated Assistant Baseball Coaches to support the baseball program at Parry McCluer High School for the 2026–2027 school year.

Under the direction of the Head Varsity Baseball Coach, Athletic Director, and High School Principal, the Assistant Baseball Coaches will assist with the planning, organization, supervision, and implementation of the baseball program. The coaches will help student-athletes develop fundamental and advanced baseball skills while promoting teamwork, sportsmanship, discipline, leadership, and positive character development.

Reports To

Head Varsity Baseball Coach, Athletic Director, and High School Principal.

Qualifications

• Previous coaching or playing experience in baseball preferred.
• Knowledge of baseball fundamentals, rules, techniques, and game strategies.
• Ability to instruct, motivate, and supervise high school student-athletes.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively with the Head Coach, Athletic Director, school administration, and other coaching staff.
• Demonstrated commitment to sportsmanship, student development, and academic achievement.
• Ability to attend practices, games, meetings, and other required team activities, including evenings and weekends.
• Must meet all Virginia High School League (VHSL) and Buena Vista City Public Schools coaching requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Coach in planning and conducting practices, games, and team activities.
• Provide instruction in baseball fundamentals, including hitting, pitching, fielding, base running, and defensive strategies.
• Assist with developing practice plans, conditioning activities, and game strategies.
• Support the development of individual players and overall team performance.
• Assist with evaluating student-athletes and identifying areas for improvement.
• Promote teamwork, sportsmanship, accountability, and respect for teammates, opponents, and officials.
• Encourage academic achievement, positive behavior, and responsible citizenship among student-athletes.
• Assist with supervision of players during practices, games, travel, and other team activities.
• Support the Head Coach in enforcing team rules, expectations, and standards of conduct.
• Perform other coaching duties as assigned by the Head Coach, Athletic Director, or Principal.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Assist with the coordination of practices, games, tournaments, transportation, and team activities.
• Help prepare athletic facilities and equipment for practices and competitions.
• Assist with the distribution, collection, maintenance, and inventory of uniforms and equipment.
• Support compliance with student eligibility, physical examination, and participation requirements.
• Communicate equipment needs, scheduling concerns, and other program matters to the Head Coach.
• Attend required coaching meetings and professional development activities.

Student Supervision and Safety

• Maintain appropriate supervision of student-athletes during all team activities.
• Follow established school division and VHSL safety procedures.
• Assist with injury prevention and implementation of emergency response procedures.
• Follow concussion management, heat-illness prevention, and other applicable student-athlete safety protocols.
• Ensure the appropriate and safe use of athletic facilities and equipment.
• Report injuries, safety concerns, and student welfare matters promptly to the Head Coach and appropriate school personnel.
• Maintain professional relationships and appropriate boundaries with student-athletes.

Public Relations and Communication

• Maintain positive and professional relationships with parents, school personnel, officials, and community members.
• Assist with preseason meetings and communication with parents and student-athletes as directed.
• Represent Parry McCluer High School and Buena Vista City Public Schools in a positive and professional manner.
• Support the overall goals and expectations of the school division's athletic program.

Terms of Employment

• Seasonal coaching position for the 2026–2027 school year.
• Stipend paid in accordance with the Buena Vista City Public Schools athletic coaching stipend schedule.
• Employment is contingent upon approval by the Buena Vista City School Board.
• Employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a fingerprint-based criminal background check and a Department of Social Services (DSS) Child Protective Services background check, in accordance with Virginia law and BVCPS policy.
• Successful candidates must complete all required VHSL and school division training, including applicable coaching education, sports first aid, CPR/AED, concussion awareness, child abuse and neglect recognition, and other mandated training within the required timeframes.
• Continued service is subject to school division policies and expectations.

Application Procedure

Interested candidates should complete an online application through the Buena Vista City Public Schools employment website.

Buena Vista City Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The school division provides equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or other legally protected status.