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Weekend Baseball Writer Jobs in Illinois (NOW HIRING)

Baseball Head Coach

Elgin, IL · On-site

$1.5K - $3.5K/yr

The coach must be available during afternoons, evenings, and weekends to support the demands of a ... written release to local media. 4. Responsible for maintaining good public relations with news ...

Baseball Head Coach

Elgin, IL · On-site

$1.5K - $3.5K/wk

The coach must be available during afternoons, evenings, and weekends to support the demands of a ... written release to local media. 4. Responsible for maintaining good public relations with news ...

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What is the difference between Weekend Baseball Writer vs Part-Time Sports Journalist?

AspectWeekend Baseball WriterPart-Time Sports Journalist
CredentialsWriting experience, sports knowledgeWriting experience, sports knowledge
Work EnvironmentSports events, press rooms, remoteVarious sports events, media outlets, remote
Industry UsagePrimarily baseball-focusedMultiple sports, including baseball

The Weekend Baseball Writer specializes in covering baseball games and news during weekends, often for specific outlets or blogs. In contrast, a Part-Time Sports Journalist covers multiple sports and events on a flexible schedule. While both roles require sports writing skills and industry knowledge, the Weekend Baseball Writer's focus is narrower, emphasizing baseball coverage during weekends, whereas the Part-Time Sports Journalist has a broader scope across various sports and schedules.

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Infographic showing various Weekend Baseball Writer job openings in Illinois as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 68% Full Time, 25% Part Time, 3% Temporary, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 93% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution.

$1.5K - $3.5K/yr

Full-time, Part-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Description:

Part-Time Baseball Coach – St. Edward Central Catholic High School
Grades 9-12; Position is open for the 2026-27 school year
Part-Time Position
St. Edward Central Catholic High School; 335 Locust Street, Elgin, IL 60123
Salary Range: $1,000 - $3,500 per season
Benefits Overview: See https://www.rockforddiocese.org/pdfs/accounting/Summary-of-Benefits.pdf?1732140853
Provided to eligible full-time employees ONLY: Health Insurance, Pension, Vacation, Sick and Personal Days, Holidays.
Provided to eligible full-time AND part-time employees: 403(b) Retirement Plan, Paid Personal Time Off


The Baseball Head Coach is responsible for leading and developing a competitive and faith-centered athletic program that promotes student-athlete growth, sportsmanship, teamwork, and excellence. The coach plans and conducts practices, supervises competitions, develops training programs, fosters positive relationships with athletes and families, and ensures compliance with school, conference, and IHSA regulations. The Head Coach serves as a positive role model, supporting the academic, spiritual, and athletic development of student-athletes while promoting the mission and values of the school.

The coach must be available during afternoons, evenings, and weekends to support the demands of a rigorous high school athletic schedule, including practices, games, team events, and other program-related responsibilities.

Requirements:

1. Has the ability to organize and supervise a total sports program.

2. 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.

3. The coach must serve as an appropriate role model for student athletes through

his/her instructions and actions. 4. This position does not include benefits.


REPORTS TO: The athletic director, who provides overall objectives and final evaluation in conjunction with the high school principals.


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.


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Organizes parents, coaches, players, and guests for preseason meetings.

2. Promotes the sport within the school through recruiting athletes.

3. Responsible for the quality, effectiveness, and validity of any oral or written release to local media.

4. Responsible for maintaining good public relations with news media, booster club, parents, officials,

volunteers, and fans. 5. Be available for after-school practices and events.