ASSISTANT BASEBALL COACH

Job Description

The Assistant Coach is responsible for assisting the Head Coach in all aspects of the assigned athletic program, including recruiting, instruction, supervision, organization, and student-athlete development. Coaches are expected to support academic success, student conduct, and overall student-athlete engagement. Coaches may also be assigned additional institutional responsibilities and may be required to assist with College events and activities as needed.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Recruit and supervise student-athletes with integrity and professionalism.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and comply with all National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) and Mississippi Association of Community Colleges Conference (MACCC) rules and regulations.
• Aid in monitoring class attendance and academic progress toward graduation.
• Maintain oversight of student-athletes' conduct and behavior in the classroom, student housing, and at college-related events both on and off campus, and apply appropriate discipline when necessary.
• Aid in room checks, curfew enforcement, and academic support programs for student-athletes.
• Assist the Head Coach in planning, organizing, and conducting practices while providing quality instruction and conditioning.
• Aid in coaching responsibilities during practices and matches.
• Aid in supervising and organizing equipment rooms and related operations.
• Aid in film editing, film breakdown, scouting, and film exchange.
• Aid the Head Coach in match-day preparations, including receiving and assisting visiting teams.
• Aid the Head Coach and Dean of Students/Athletic Director with drug screenings, medical claims, and insurance documentation.
• Aid the Head Coach in coordinating physical examinations for student-athletes.
• Secure all facilities following practices and matches.
• Monitor athletic facilities and promptly report maintenance needs or issues to the Head Coach.
• Aid the Head Coach in athletic program statistics and recordkeeping.
• Attend local and state athletic meetings as required.
• Participate in institutional fundraising activities and assist in identifying fundraising opportunities for the College's athletic program.