Middle School Head BaseballCoach

The Head Coach is responsible for leading and managing the school's program in a positive, organized, and professional manner. This position oversees player development, practice planning, game preparation, team expectations, and communication with athletes, families, staff, and administration.

The Head Coach promotes teamwork, discipline, sportsmanship, academic responsibility, and school pride. Duties include supervising assistant coaches, ensuring student-athlete safety, following school and athletic policies, maintaining equipment, organizing practices and games, and building a program that reflects the values of the school and community.

• WILLCOX UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 13
• 480 North Bisbee Avenue
• Willcox, AZ 85643
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• Position Title: Head Coach
• Department: Athletics
• Reports To: Athletic Director
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• Qualifications:
• Employment by Willcox Unified School District preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of, interest in, and aptitude for coaching and supervising student-athletes
• Alternatives to the above qualifications may be considered by the Governing Board as appropriate
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• Job Goal:
• To lead a successful athletic program that helps each participating student develop high-level skills, discipline, sportsmanship, and self-esteem while promoting character and teamwork.
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• Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Coach individual athletes in the skills necessary for high-level performance, consistent with district-adopted character standards
• Actively supervise student-athletes during practices, games, travel, locker room use, and overnight stays
• Promote respect, dignity, and positive values among team members toward themselves, their teammates, and opponents
• Plan and implement a regular in-season practice schedule
• Coordinate with the Athletic Director to schedule interscholastic competitions
• Provide input and recommendations regarding athletic schedules, tournaments, and events
• Recommend the purchase of uniforms, equipment, and supplies as needed
• Maintain an accurate, up-to-date inventory of all sport-specific equipment and uniforms
• Complete and submit required paperwork, including attendance, insurance, and accident reports
• Supervise and collaborate with assistant coaches to ensure effective team management
• Monitor and ensure safe conditions for all athletic activities and facilities used
• Establish eligibility requirements and performance criteria in alignment with the student handbook and enforce "No Pass/No Play" policies
• Enforce sportsmanship, team discipline, and behavioral expectations, applying appropriate consequences in accordance with the athletic code of conduct
• Determine which athletes are eligible for end-of-season awards and recognitions
• Serve as a role model of professionalism and integrity for all student-athletes
• Adhere to all Arizona Interscholastic Association (AIA) rules and regulations
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Athletic Director or administration
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• Terms of Employment:
• Seasonal position aligned with the sport's full schedule, including preseason practices and postseason playoffs.
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• Evaluation:
• Performance will be evaluated in accordance with Governing Board policy GCO � Evaluation of Professional Staff.