Coach - Middle School Sports Baseball at City Of East Grand Rapids – Grand Rapids, Michigan

The primary responsibility is to promote fun, teach a basic knowledge of the sport. Coaches must follow the East Grand Rapids Parks and Recreation Department philosophy.

• Flexible time commitment
• Promote a positive learning environment for every player
• Create opportunity and participation for all players during practice and contests
• Play by and teach the rules established by the EGR Parks and Recreation Department along with each specific league in which we compete.
• Be organized throughout the season with excellent player and parent communications
• Promote teamwork and equality for all players
• Inform players/parents of any changes during the season in a timely manner
• Hold a preseason parent meeting to go over expectations
• Review and abide by the information presented in the SafeSport Handbook
• Have an open line of communication with the Parks and Recreation Department including your immediate supervisor

• Be able to handle conflict in a professional manner with players, parents, and officials.
• You must be available and committed to the entire sport season.
• Conduct organized practices and teach the fundamental skills along with the rules for the sport.
• Act as an adult role model and mentor.
• Must possess a high degree of knowledge relating to the sport you are coaching including the rules and regulation.
• Prior experience playing and coaching a particular sport is helpful but not required.

• Provide or obtain Heads Up Concussion training certification (mandatory completion prior to starting the season).