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ASSISTANT COACHES- BASEBALL TEAM (Varsity, B-Squad and 9th Grade)

CENTENNIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT is the connecting hub for the communities of Blaine, Centerville, Circle Pines, Lexington and Lino Lakes, located 20 minutes north of Minneapolis and St. Paul. With 9 exceptional schools serving 6,400 students, Centennial offers a track record of academic success combined with a consistent district-wide drive for improvement. Annually, district’s high school graduation rate of 94.7% is at the top of Minnesota’s rankings.

Centennial’s schools are safe and filled with respectful students who are a wonderful reflection of and contributors to the community. The district’s vibrant learning environments and personalized, team approach supports the strengths and addresses the challenges of each individual student. The curriculum throughout K-12 is focused on the knowledge and skills necessary for success in the 21st century. Importantly, Centennial is distinguished by its use of data to drive achievement, its innovative use of technology, and its exceptional faculty, with 78% of them holding a master’s degree.

A transparent and good steward of public resources, Centennial is guided by a strategic plan developed in collaboration with staff, parents and community members. As a district that encourages, listens and responds, Centennial is the pride of our five communities with 86% of resident students choosing Centennial, nearly 90% of parents rating teachers as “excellent”, and 91% saying students are well prepared for college.

POSITIONS:
Assistant Baseball Coaches- Varsity, B-Squad and 9th Grade

Season Starts: March 6, 2023 – 12 Weeks

Work Schedule: 3:00 pm to 6:30 pm (will be dependent on game and practice schedules)

Qualifications:
– 4-year bachelor’s degree
– Previous baseball coaching experience at the youth, high school, or collegiate level

Responsibilities:
Work in partnership with the Varsity Head Coach to ensure alignment of the Centennial high School Baseball program vision and mission as a whole.
– Hold organizational meetings for returning and new team members and encourage student participation.
– Access skills of student-athletes and determines team selections, in partnership with other coaches
– Schedules and organizes regular practice schedules to provide both individual and team development at all levels
– Coach and instruct students, individually and in groups, regarding rules, regulations, techniques, and tactics of the game.
– Observe students, during games and practice to determine needs for individual and/or team improvement.
– Establish and maintain standards of student behavior and always provide proper supervision of team members
– Monitor the academic performance of team members to ensure eligibility requirements are met
– Follow established procedures in the event of an injury
– Clear communication with parents/guardians providing program information
– Follow state, sectional, and school district bylaws and policies as it pertains to governance of the program
– Model sports-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards students, officials, and spectators set forth by the standards of the MSHSL and Centennial School District
– Model non-discriminatory practices in all activities while creating a welcoming environment for coaches and student-athletes at all levels
– Ensure adherence toward the required MSHSL training and education for self and each member of the coaching staff
– Provide opportunities for student-athlete participation in off-season clinics, camps, and program activities
Compensation: Per Schedule B of the Centennial Teachers Contract and/or Booster Compensation as agreed upon.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Applications will be reviewed as received and qualified candidates will be interviewed until the position is filled. Should you have questions, please contact: Matt St. Martin, Director of Athletics and Activities, 763-792-5017 or [email protected] .