Baseball Head Coach

Position Summary Maranatha Christian Academy is seeking a Head Baseball Coach for the spring 2027 season who is passionate about developing student-athletes both on, and off, the field. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong baseball knowledge, leadership, communication, and a commitment to fostering a Christ-centered team culture that emphasizes character, discipline, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
Responsibilities
Player Development: Plan and lead practices, develop individual skills, implement effective game strategies, and build a competitive baseball program that encourages growth and success.
Faith and Character Development: Model Christian values and help student-athletes grow in character, integrity, accountability, and sportsmanship.
Communication: Maintain consistent, professional communication with players, families, assistant coaches, and athletic department staff regarding schedules, expectations, team updates, and concerns.
Policy Adherence: Understand, communicate, and consistently follow all school, athletic department, conference, and MSHSL policies and procedures.
Program Leadership: Organize practices, games, team activities, equipment, and other program needs in collaboration with the athletic department.
Team Culture: Establish clear expectations for attendance, effort, conduct, and commitment while fostering a positive, inclusive, and team-oriented environment.
Collaboration: Work closely with the athletic director, assistant coaches, and school staff to support the overall mission and goals of MCA Athletics.
Qualifications
Strong knowledge of baseball fundamentals, strategy, rules, and player development.
Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
Ability to build positive relationships with student-athletes and their families.
Commitment to following school policies and working collaboratively with athletic department leadership.
A commitment to supporting Maranatha Christian Academy’s Christian mission and integrating faith and character development into coaching.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous baseball coaching experience, preferably at the high school level.
Experience leading a team or developing a baseball program.
Experience mentoring student-athletes and building a positive, competitive team culture.
This is a seasonal, temporary position with no benefits offered.

Employment type
Part-Time Temporary

Work arrangement
No