About this role
Head High School Baseball Coach Position Summary Lisbon Community School District is seeking a dedicated individual to serve as a Head High School Baseball Coach. The successful candidate will develop student-athletes, a positive team culture, and maintain a safe and competitive athletic environment. Essential Functions
• Plan and conduct practices, skill development, and game preparation.
• Teach sport-specific skills, techniques, strategies, and fundamentals.
• Provide feedback and support to promote student-athlete development.
• Assist with scouting, game preparation, equipment, travel, and other program responsibilities.
• Communicate positively and professionally with student-athletes, coaches, families, and community members.
• Promote sportsmanship, teamwork, accountability, and a positive team culture.
• Follow all district, conference, and state rules, policies, and expectations.
Athletic Facility Responsibilities
• Assist with beginning-of-season preparation and setup of athletic facilities and equipment.
• Maintain and prepare outdoor playing surfaces throughout the season, including routine field upkeep and game-day preparation (chalking, dragging, etc…)
• Assist with weather-related preparation and cleanup as needed to maintain safe playing conditions.
• End-of-season teardown, storage, and organization of equipment and facilities.
• Contribute to the additional work necessary to properly maintain and care for outdoor athletic facilities before, during, and after the season.
Qualifications
• Current Iowa Department of Education Coaching Authorization required.
• Coaching experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of the sport and its rules, techniques, and strategies.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a coaching team.
• Completion of required district trainings or willingness to complete them.
Professional Expectations The successful candidate will:
• Demonstrate integrity, professionalism, reliability, and good judgment.
• Serve as a positive role model for student-athletes.
• Maintain a positive attitude toward students, staff, the school, and community.
• Follow district policies and applicable laws and regulations.
• Accept feedback and seek opportunities for improvement.
• Communicate respectfully with students, staff, families, officials, and community members.
• Be dependable, organized, and willing to contribute beyond practices and competitions when needed to support the overall program.
Compensation Compensation varies based on the specific sport and level of competition (Middle School/High School). Closing Date: Position will remain open until filled. Posting Contact: Sarah Schlabaugh - Activities Director - [email protected] Located 20 minutes from Cedar Rapids and 25 minutes from Iowa City. Historic Lisbon offers access to a thriving corridor while providing all the benefits of a close-knit community. Approximately 350 elementary school students are provided rigorous and relevant curriculum from a strong elementary staff. Lisbon students utilize our 1-to-1 computing initiative to help students achieve personal and district curriculum goals. The Lisbon Community School district is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or disability. Federal law obligates an employer to provide reasonable accommodation for the known disabilities of applicants, unless doing so would pose an undue hardship on the employer. If you or someone you know requires accommodation in the hiring process, contact the Equity Coordinator at 319-455-2659.