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Boys Baseball Coach -Middle School, Summer 2026

Adel DeSoto Minburn Community School District

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Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Adel, IA
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Valid State Of Iowa Coaching Authorization

Job overview

Adel DeSoto Minburn Community School District is hiring a Boys Baseball Coach -Middle School, Summer 2026. The Adel DeSoto Minburn Community School District is seeking a highly motivated 8th Grade Baseball Coach for Summer 2026. This role involves developing players' fundamental skills, conducting engaging practices, and emphasizing sportsmanship. The coach will also manage game day preparations, ensure eligibility paperwork is complete, and oversee team logistics.

Key focus areas include Teach fundamental baseball skills (hitting, pitching, fielding, base running, and throwing), Conduct structured and engaging practices with drills tailored to skill levels, and Emphasize proper mechanics to prevent injuries and ensure long-term growth.

Successful candidates bring High School Diploma and Iowa Coaching Authorization. Important skills include Aptitude For The Work, Maintain Confidentiality, Work Well With Staff, Work Well With Parents, and Work Well With Students. Preferred (not required): Teach Fundamental Baseball Skills, Conduct Structured And Engaging Practices, Emphasize Proper Mechanics, and Develop Game Strategies.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Aptitude for the WorkMaintain ConfidentialityWork Well With StaffWork Well With ParentsWork Well With StudentsTeach Fundamental Baseball SkillsConduct Structured and Engaging PracticesEmphasize Proper MechanicsDevelop Game StrategiesEncourage Positive AttitudeInspire PlayersBuild Team CamaraderieEmphasize SportsmanshipFollow IHSAA PoliciesFollow Department of Education PoliciesFollow ADM District Board PoliciesManage Game Day PreparationsEnsure Athlete Eligibility PaperworkUnderstand Good Conduct PolicySupport Good Conduct PolicyExplain Good Conduct PolicyImplement Good Conduct PolicyUnderstand Academic Eligibility PolicySupport Academic Eligibility PolicyExplain Academic Eligibility PolicyImplement Academic Eligibility PolicyUnderstand Daily Attendance PolicySupport Daily Attendance PolicyExplain Daily Attendance PolicyImplement Daily Attendance PolicyOversee Team LogisticsEquipment ManagementCompleting Transportation RequestsReserving Facilities

Qualifications

High School DiplomaValid State of Iowa Coaching Authorization

Full job description

Boys Baseball Coach -Middle School, Summer 2026 JobID: 460

  • Position Type:

Athletics/Activities/ Assistant Athletic Coach

  • Date Posted:

5/12/2025

  • Location:

Activities

The Adel DeSoto Minburn Community School District is seeking a highly motivated, quality applicant as our 8th Grade Baseball Coach for the Summer of 2026.

ADM competes in the highly competitive Raccoon River Conference. ADM is a growing school district in central Iowa. We have excellent facilities and strong athletic programs. ADM has tremendous community support for their athletic programs. Our coaching staff works great together and encourages student-athletes to be involved in multiple sports and activities. We are looking for a candidate to continue to build on the current program's success.

Essential Functions:

Player Development

  • Teach fundamental baseball skills (hitting, pitching, fielding, base running, and throwing).

  • Conduct structured and engaging practices with drills tailored to skill levels.

  • Emphasize proper mechanics to prevent injuries and ensure long-term growth.

  • Develop game strategies appropriate for middle school competition.

  • Encourage a positive attitude, discipline, and resilience.

  • Inspire players to work hard, improve, and enjoy the game.

  • Build team camaraderie and emphasize sportsmanship.

Operations

  • Follow Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA), Department of Education and ADM District Board policies, regulations and procedures.

  • Manage game day preparations, including game plans, player rotations, and decision-making during games. Aim for success on the field.

  • Ensure each athlete completes required eligibility paperwork.

  • Understand, support, explain and implement the Good Conduct Policy, Academic Eligibility Policy, and Daily Attendance Policy.

  • Oversee team logistics, including equipment management, completing transportation requests and reserving facilities.

  • Perform any other related duties as assigned by the Principal, Athletic Director, or other appropriate administrator.

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma.

  • Valid State of Iowa Coaching Authorization.

  • Demonstrated aptitude for the work to be performed.

  • Ability to maintain confidentiality.

  • Ability to work well with staff, parents, and students

ADM encourages all interested candidates should apply online with a letter of interest, resume, letters of recommendation and credentials.

This vacancy will remain open until filled.

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