Baseball, Coaching, Communication Skills, Employment Law, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, First Aid, Inventory Management, Secondary School
Athletics/Head Coach
Date Posted:
5/12/2026
Location:
Southwest DeKalb High School
Southwest DeKalb High School is seeking a motivated Baseball Head Coach who has a passion for working with high school students. The ideal candidate should have excellent instructional delivery skills and the ability to communicate with various stakeholders.
The material contained herein is subject to change. All open positions offered by the DeKalb County School District are subject to specific job requirements. The DeKalb County School District is an equal opportunity employer, and all hiring decisions are subject to federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
Title: Head Coach
The successful candidate will work under the supervision of the Principal and the Head Coach in the sport that you express an interest. Candidate must be willing to assist the Head Coach in game techniques and strategies to prepare them for competition, and determine the need for individual or team improvement; candidate must be willing to accept directions from the Head Coach at all times. A Lay Coach will be required to assist with maintaining inventory of athletic equipment, maintain up to date knowledge of first aid techniques, and maintain locker room and playing facilities.
Community Coaches are temporary positions and must be renewed annually.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Experience and knowledge coaching sports preferred.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, PERMITS:
• Georgia High School Association Lay Coaching Certificate required.
• Valid certificate in first aid required.D
DeKalb County School District
DeKalb County School District is Georgia’s third largest school system. Under the leadership of Superintendent Dr. R. Stephen Green and the Board of Education, we prepare students for college and careers through a laser focus on rigorous, relevant classroom instruction related to each child’s needs.
The District serves nearly 102,000 students, 137 schools and centers, and 15,500 employees, including 6,600 teachers. Students and parents speak over 140 languages and represent over 180 nations. With a laser focus, DCSD is a leader in STEM curriculum with 10 certified schools and programs in more than 90 schools. School choice options are available in nearly 50 schools to include theme, magnet, IB, charter, and Montessori options.
Vision
The vision of DeKalb County School District is to inspire our community of learners to achieve educational excellence.
Mission
Our mission is to ensure student success, leading to higher education, work, and lifelong learning.
10,000 employees or more
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