Position Type:
Athletics/Activities/ Coaching
Date Posted:
9/22/2026
Location:
Northampton High School
Closing Date:
09/29/2026
Anticipated Head Baseball Coach position available within the Northampton Area School District on or around October 13, ****.
Title:
Head Coach
Category:
Athletic Coaching
Reports To:
Athletic Director/ Building Principal/Assistant Superintendent
Job Summary:
Provide leadership, coordination and supervision of his/her sport at every level.
Qualifications:
Possesses valid Pennsylvania teaching certificate, preferred
Possesses prior coaching experience
Possesses prior experience as a player in applicable sport
Assures compliance with Employment Eligibility, Criminal History Record, and Physical Examination/TB Test Standard
Possesses thorough knowledge of the rules and skills of the specific sport and ability to demonstrate skills
Possesses knowledge of the psychology of coaching, preferred
Possesses proficiency in the English language, with robust oral and written communication skills
Possesses ability to maintain high level of confidentiality
Possesses ability to maintain a professional working relationship based on honest and open communication with student/athletes, coaches, parents, all school personnel, booster groups, officials, and the media
Possesses valid driver's license
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Applicable State, District and PIAA laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures
Current trends and research concerning the growth and development of children
Basic first aid and CPR
Primary Job Functions:
The position holder must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
It is the responsibility of the employee to inform the District of any and all reasonable accommodations that will be required.
Presents self to act as a leader of the program at all levels




Serves as a teacher of the fundamentals and finer points of the sport; develops strategy for contests; develops the individual and collective skills of the team; reflects the philosophy of the school and the athletic program
Serves as a role model for athletes in areas of demeanor, language and conduct during contests, practices, and at all school related functions
Adheres to the policies of the PIAA, District 11, the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference, and the Northampton Area School Board
Ensures all athletes have completed physical forms before they take the field
Monitors the enforcement of all school policies that pertain to athletics, including, but not limited to academic eligibility, PIAA eligibility, and school disciplinary matters
Maintains an accurate inventory of all equipment; submits a requisition for new equipment when necessary; the requisition should include the needs of all levels of the program
Instruct athletes on the safe use and care of all equipment
Conducts well organized practice sessions each day throughout the season when contests are not scheduled
Submits an annual report of the season including staff evaluation, recommendations for future team progress, etc., to the Athletic Director, or supervisor
Delineates responsibilities to assistant coaches and coordinate staff efforts and programs in grades 7-12
Demonstrates ability to supervise and be responsible for the conduct and behavior of all team members and managers during all contests and practices, as well as the transportation between such events
Ensures that there will be at least one coach from the staff to supervise athletes until the last student has departed
Assumes responsibility for the general health and safety of his/her players
Maintains a working relationship with the athletic training staff




Facilitates the college recruiting process, when necessary
Contacts local news outlets with results of home contests
Selects, instructs, supervises, and evaluates assistant coaches at all levels of the program
Attends pre-season PIAA meetings and Post-Season Eastern Pennsylvania Conference meetings
Completes proper district forms concerning the use of facilities, intramurals, and fundraising, when appropriate
Communicates with athletes and parents before the start of the season to convey information relevant to the program
Participates in professional development during the off season
Secondary Job Functions:
Maintains professional competence through in-service education provided by the district, seminars, or other professional growth activities
Administers to the health needs of students, as needed
Participates in meetings, conferences, and in-services as assigned
Performs related duties, as assigned
Physical Demands:
Possesses ability to access, input and generate output of data from a computer
Possesses ability to understand directions and instructions in order to perform duties
Possesses ability to effectively communicate in order to exchange information
Measured in Terms of Frequency
select A, B, C, or D for the Lifting & Body Movements
A B C D
NOT AT ALL OCCASIONALLY FREQUENTLY CONSTANTLY
0% 1 - 33% *******% ********%
Transport:
Up to 10 lbs: C 11 to 20 lbs: B Beyond 20 lbs: B
Mobility:
Possesses ability to move about the gym or grounds to access equipment and files: C
Possesses ability to position self to work with students, staff, and the public: D
Possesses ability to transport materials and supplies to appropriate locations to perform duties: C
Term of Employment:
Applicable sports season; Compensation per the PSEA-NAEA Agreement.
FLSA Status:
EXEMPT
Northampton Area School District is an equal opportunity employment, educational and service organization
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