CYB Coach Job Description (Head Coach and Assistant Coach)

 Philosophy – Cooperstown Youth Baseball believes in building character, teaching life lessons, and developing softball and baseball skills.  We support the concepts of the Positive Coaching Alliance and are committed to “Honoring the Game”.  We believe the coaches in our program must be committed to the same. 

Every coach should show commitment to Honor the Game, commitment to practice and teach, commitment to be a positive link to the players and parents of the programs. 

Every coach will be certified yearly as a “PCA Double-Goal Coach” by attending a workshop (through CYB) or on-line certificate ($25) 
Every coach will be committed to modeling proper behavior, respect for the game and the facilities at all times.
Every coach will participate in Coach Clinics (skills workshops) through CYB
Every coach will participate in yearly AED training through CYB
Every coach will participate in first aid training 
Every coach will participate in pre-season coaches meeting, fundraising on canvassing day, and field clean-up
Every coach will identify a parent responsible for concession duties 

At Beanie Ainslie Field coaches are responsible to
          Rake and line field before game.
          Rake field after game and practice.
          Empty trash from dugout when necessary.
          Set up scoreboard.
          Cover mound and Home plate with tarps after game or practice.
          Keep shed orderly.
          Maintain, collect, and return equipment, uniforms and keys at the end of the season. 

Cooperstown Youth Baseball will provide
          PCA Workshop - Coach and Parent and require each family to participate
          Coaching clinics (skills workshops)
          Tools to help communicate with parents including a Parent contract
          AED Training
          First Aid Training
          Instruction on field set-up and maintenance
          Commitment to support the coach and the programs.