Position: Middle School Baseball Coach

Contracted by: Valley Christian School

Reports to: VCS Athletic Director

Dates: March-May 2027

Stipend: $1800 for the season

Duties will involve not only the responsibilities ordinarily incumbent with the position at VCS but also those responsibilities related to the special spiritual ministry to which you are called, the training of the child in biblical Christian faith and practice. Employees play a vital role in carrying out the religious mission of instructing the next generation in the faith. In a very real sense, therefore, it is the expectation that you will strive at all times to understand, appreciate, and love the students entrusted to you for their fullest intellectual, physical, emotional, and spiritual development. As a servant of the Lord Jesus Christ, it is expected that you will faithfully attend the regular services of your church as an example of the believer.

Responsibilities are but not limited to:

  1. Committed Christian Life/Testimony-Providing strong Christian mentorship and sportsmanship ability.
  2. Passion to work with young people and positively assist adolescent development.
  3. Assumes responsibility for the entire program, which includes:
    1. Coaching the Middle School Team and supervising assisting/volunteer coaches
    2. Work with the VCS AD and Administration in developing a vision for the program and its implementation.
  4. Be on time and available for all games and practices (weekday and weekend games, weekday practices).
  5. Proactively communicate well, orally and written, to athletes, parents, and Athletic Director (Use of TeamSnap).
  6. Must be organized and develop an effective game competition and practice plan.
  7. Provide athletes with fundamental skills and strategies within department-wide goals.
  8. Ability to promote teamwork and motivate student-athletes through competition.
  9. Keep baseball athletic equipment and uniforms issued and systematically return all equipment at the end of the season.
  10. Monitor athletic eligibility and motivate athletes to maintain academic achievement.
  11. Works closely with the Athletic Director in preparation and maintenance of fields, locker rooms, and storage areas.
  12. Help coordinate and attend athletic fundraisers.
  13. Conduct parent meetings. Communicate vision, goals, and philosophy clearly (In alignment with VCS Coaches and Parent Handbooks).
  14. Coordinate the baseball awards banquet.
  15. Ability to drive a passenger van when required.
  16. Read, understand, and support the mission and Core Values of Valley Christian School.
  17. Support and follow the parent/student handbook, coaches handbook, WIAA handbook, and NFHS rules and regulations handbook.
  18. Performs other duties as assigned by AD. 

Qualifications:

  • Committed Born Again Christian Life and Testimony
  • A Mature Biblical Worldview
  • Middle School level or above baseball coaching experience
  • Participation in coaching clinics and classes to maintain WIAA coaching credentials
  • Agreement with VCS Coaching Contract and Addendum
  • First Aid/CPR Certified
  • Fingerprint/Background Clearances
  • Valid Driver’s License

Application Process:

  • Please submit a letter of interest containing your reason for seeking this position, a summary of qualifications, and brief Christian testimony, along with a current resume through the school’s website at: https://valleychristianschool.org/careers/initial-application/
  • The Head of School and VCS AD will review your materials and provide a link to the VCS Coaching Application to viable candidates.
  • Upon review of the full VCS Coaching Application and associated materials, you will be contacted regarding an interview.

Applications for this position will be accepted until the position is filled and taken off the website.

 

Nadia Clark

VCS Secondary AD

Valley Christian School – 10212 E 9th Ave – Spokane Valley, WA 99206 – Phone 509-924-9131

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