Job Description
Job Start Date: March 16, 2026
Job Title: Freshmen Baseball Coach Reports to: Athletic Director/Principal
Job Summary
The Athletic Coach is responsible for coaching the team, focusing on teaching proper
technique, as well as offensive and defensive strategies. HPS coaches are responsible for
fostering a positive and competitive team environment while helping student athletes grow
in both their skills and personal character. Requires in-depth knowledge of the rules,
strategies, and techniques of the specific sport you coach. Coaching staff report directly to
the Athletic Director and are expected to follow the policies and procedures of Hingham
Public Schools
Qualifications
● Experience coaching high school specific sport; experience working with students.
● Flexible problem solver with strong sense of initiate and personal responsibility
● Experience working with various stakeholders within a school community
● Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
● Trained/Certified or will become trained/certified in CPR, and First Aid/Concussion
Responsibilities
● Design and implement effective practice sessions focused on skill development,
course strategy, and sportsmanship
● Teach the skills and strategies to student-athletes in grades 9-12.
● Be a role-model and teacher of the game, fostering a culture of respect, integrity,
and teamwork
● Support student athletes in achieving both athletic and academic success
● Work collaboratively with entire coaching staff to ensure program consistency and
continuity
● Other duties may include; practice, game day coaching, conditioning of athletes,
supervision of athletes, maintenance of practice facility and equipment, determine
awards for students and provide the athletic department with a list of team needs
Terms of Employment
● Seasonal Position
● Stipend payment in agreement with the HEA Unit A Collective Bargaining Agreement
● Employment contingent upon successful completion of background checks pursuant
to federal and/or state laws
Equal Opportunity Employer
Hingham Public Schools does not discriminate in its educational and/or operational
programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age,
religion or religious creed, disability or handicap, sex or gender (including pregnancy),
gender identify and/or expression (including a transgender identity), sexual orientation,
military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under
applicable federal, state or local law.