The Middle School Baseball and Softball Coach is responsible for developing student-athletes’ skills while fostering teamwork, sportsmanship, discipline, and a positive athletic experience. The coach plans and leads practices, coaches games, and supports the academic and personal growth of students in alignment with MILTON’s values.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and conduct safe, effective and age-appropriate practices.
• Attend and coach all scheduled games.
• Teach fundamental baseball/softball skills, strategies, and rules appropriate for middle school athletics.
• Promote sportsmanship, teamwork, respect, and character development.
• Supervise student-athletes during practices, games, travel, and team activities.
• Ensure player safety, including proper equipment use and injury prevention protocols.
• Communicate effectively with athletes, parents, school staff, and administrators.
• Enforce school, athletic department, and administration codes of conduct.
• Collaborate with the athletic director on scheduling, logistics, and program needs.
• Support academic expectations.

• Experience coaching baseball/softball or playing at the high school, collegiate, or equivalent level preferred.
• Knowledge of baseball fundamentals, rules, and age-appropriate training methods.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively with middle school students and families.
• Certified CPR/First Aid preferred.
• Completion of required background check