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As of Sep 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for middle manager in Tennessee is $56,160.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $37,850.00 and $72,673.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Middle managers are professionals who oversee specific departments or teams within an organization and report to higher-level executives. They are responsible for implementing company policies, managing staff, and ensuring that their teams meet organizational goals. Middle managers also act as a bridge between upper management and frontline employees, facilitating communication and translating strategic objectives into actionable plans. Their role is crucial for maintaining operational efficiency and supporting employee development.

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Middle managers play a crucial role as a bridge between senior leadership and frontline employees. They are responsible for translating organizational strategy into actionable tasks while also advocating for their team's needs and feedback. This often involves clear communication, prioritizing tasks, and negotiating resources to ensure both top-down directives and team welfare are aligned. Successful middle managers foster an environment of trust, adaptability, and open dialogue, which helps them balance these sometimes competing demands.

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What is the difference between Middle Manager vs Team Lead?

AspectMiddle ManagerTeam Lead
CredentialsTypically requires a bachelor's degree; some roles prefer management certificationsUsually requires a bachelor's degree; leadership experience valued
Work EnvironmentOversees multiple teams or departments, involved in strategic planningManages a specific team or project, focuses on daily operations
Employer & Industry UsageCommon in corporate, manufacturing, and service industriesFound across various industries, often in tech, retail, and hospitality

Middle Managers and Team Leads both play vital roles in organizations. Middle Managers focus on strategic oversight and managing multiple teams, while Team Leads handle day-to-day team operations. Understanding these differences helps clarify career paths and organizational structure.

What exactly does a middle manager do?

A middle manager oversees teams or departments within an organization, implementing strategies set by senior management and ensuring operational goals are met. They coordinate between upper management and frontline employees, often handling staffing, performance evaluations, and reporting. Strong communication, leadership skills, and familiarity with organizational tools are essential for this role.

What is the average salary for middle managers?

The average salary for middle managers varies depending on industry, location, and experience, but generally ranges from $60,000 to $120,000 annually. Factors such as company size, sector, and required skills like leadership and project management influence compensation levels.

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Infographic showing various Middle Manager job openings in Tennessee as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 81% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 17% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $56,160 per year, or $27 per hour.

Middle School Baseball Coach (teaching certification preferred, not required)

Sunbright, TN • On-site

Morgan County Schools
Education • 51 - 200 employees
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Full-time

Re-posted 17 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Develops students' knowledge and understanding of baseball through instruction and demonstration of fundamental skills and strategies.

  • Supervises and supports assistant coaches, and ensures implementation of athletic policies and regulations.

  • Serves as a mentor to student athletes, promoting character development, monitoring grades and conduct, and managing discipline and safety procedures.

Job description

Position Type:
Athletics/Activities/Coach
Date Posted:
5/28/2026
Location:
Sunbright School
Middle School Baseball Coach (Grades 6-8)
Teaching certification preferred, but not required
Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to develop students' knowledge and understanding of subject matter.
Middle School Baseball Coach
Qualifications Profile
  • Has the ability to organize and supervise a total sports program.
  • Has previous successful coaching experience in baseball.
  • The head coach must have substantial knowledge of the technical aspects of the sport and, at the same time, must continue to examine new theories and procedures pertinent to the field.
  • The head coach must serve as an appropriate role model for student athletes through his/her instructions and actions.

REPORTS TO: The Principal who provides overall objectives and final evaluation.
SUPERVISES: In several instances, the head coach must advise, coordinate and support a staff of
middle school assistant coaches in conjunction with the respective principal.
JOB GOAL:
  • To instruct athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy and physical training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success.
  • At the same time, the coach must instruct and demonstrate behaviors that lead to socially acceptable character development, self discipline, self confidence, and pride of accomplishment in the student athletes.
  • To upgrade his/her knowledge and skills through coaching clinics, observations, consultation, etc.

GENERAL:
  • The success of athletic programs has a strong influence on the community's image of the entire system. The public exposure is a considerable responsibility and community/parent pressure for winning performance is taxing, but must not override the objectives of good sportsmanship and good mental health.
  • The position includes other unusual aspect such as extended time, risk injury factor and due process predicaments.
  • It is the express intent of this job description to give sufficient guidance to function. In cases not specifically covered, it shall be assumed that a coach shall exercise common sense and good judgment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Has a thorough knowledge of all the athletic policies approved by the Morgan County Schools' Board of Education and is responsible for their implementation by the entire staff of the sports program.
  • Has knowledge of existing system, state and league regulations; implements same consistently and interprets them for staff.
  • Understands the proper administrative line of command and refers all requests or grievances through proper channels. Is aware of all public/staff/departmental meetings that require attendance.

STAFF RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Establishes the fundamental philosophy, skills and techniques to be taught by staff.
  • Designs conferences, clinics and staff meetings to insure staff awareness of overall program.
  • Trains and informs staff, encourages professional growth by encouraging clinic attendance according to local clinic policy.
  • Delegates specific duties, supervises implementation and, at season's end, analyzes staff effectiveness and evaluates all assistants.
  • Maintains discipline, adjusts grievances and works to increase morale and cooperation.
  • Performs such other duties which may be assigned by the athletic director/principal.

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES:
  • Assists the athletic director in scheduling, providing transportation and requirements for tournament and special sport events.
  • Assists in the necessary preparation to hold scheduled sport events or practices and adheres to scheduled facility times. Coordinates program with maintenance and school employees.
  • Provides documentation to fulfill state and system requirements concerning physical examinations, parental consent and eligibility.
  • Provides proper safeguards for maintenance and protection of assigned equipment sites.
  • Advises the athletic director and recommends policy, method or procedural changes.

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Serves as a mentor to each athlete to promote the development and demonstration in student athletes the character traits of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship.
  • Gives constant attention to a student athlete's grades and conduct.
  • By his/her presence at all practices games and while traveling, provides assistance, guidance and safeguards for each participant.
  • Provides training rules and any other unique regulations of the sport to each athlete who is considered a participant.
  • Initiates programs and policies concerning injuries, medical attention and emergencies.
  • Completes paperwork on all disabling athletic injuries on proper forms and submits to school office within 24 hours.
  • Directs student managers, assistants and statisticians.
  • Determines discipline, delineates procedures concerning due process when the enforcement of discipline is necessary and contracts parents when a student is dropped or becomes ineligible.

FINANCE AND EQUIPMENT:
  • Participates in the budgeting function with the principal by establishing requirements for the next season. Recommends equipment guidelines as to type, style, color or technical specifications. Is responsible for operating within budget appropriations.
  • Is accountable for all equipment and collects the cost of any equipment lost or not returned. Arranges for issuing, storing and reconditioning of equipment and submits annual inventory and current records concerning same.
  • Properly marks and identifies all equipment before issuing or storing.
  • Monitors equipment rooms and coaches' offices, authorizes who may enter, issue or requisition equipment.
  • Permits the athletes to only be in authorized areas of the building at the appropriate times.
  • Examines locker rooms before and after practices and games, checking on general cleanliness of the facility. Responsible for cleanliness and maintenance of specific sport equipment.
  • Secures all doors, lights, windows and locks before leaving building if custodians are not on duty.
  • Instills in each player a respect for equipment and school property, its care and proper use.

PUBLIC RELATIONS:
  • Organizes parents, coaches, players and guests for preseason meetings.
  • Promotes the sport within the school through recruiting athletes who are not in another sports program and promotes the sport outside the school through news media, little league programs, or in any other feasible manner.
  • Responsible for the quality, effectiveness and validity of any oral or written release to local media.
  • Responsible for maintaining good public relations with news media, booster club, parents, officials, volunteers and fans.
  • Presents information to news media concerning schedules, tournaments, etc.

Certification/License:
  • Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation.

Experience:
Successful baseball coaching experience.
FLSA Status: Exempt

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