Assistant Baseball Coach
Position Purpose
Aid the Head Coach in managing all facets of the Men's Baseball Program in line with the College's values and NCAA Division III principles. This role is 0.93 FTE, equating to 1,934 annual hours. It reports directly to the Head Coach and serves as one of the primary assistant coaches for the Baseball Program.
Principal Accountabilities
Coaching & Player Development (50%): Assist the Head Coach with practice planning, execution, and on-field instruction with individual players, position-specific groups, and full team settings. Assist in developing and implementing game plans, reports, strategies, and on-field duties as assigned. Perform coaching duties during pre-game and in-game based on assigned responsibilities. Serve as a mentor, teacher, leader, and role model to student-athletes.
Recruitment (25%): Assist in all phases of the recruiting process, specifically the scouting and evaluation of skilled and academically qualified student-athletes. Assist and lead all aspects of camps, clinics, tournaments, and other events that support the recruitment of potential student-athletes.
Team Operations (10%): Support and lead coordination of team events on campus and while traveling. Assist in monitoring academic progress and serve as a program liaison for campus colleagues. Work within program financial parameters to coordinate logistics accordingly, including but not limited to transportation, travel accommodations, equipment, apparel, and more.
Outreach & Representation (5%): Support and lead coordination of alumni and community programming. Represent the College and its athletics program with honesty, integrity, and sportsmanship at all times to various institutional programs and students, parents, the general public, alumni, and external agencies. Develop positive, professional relationships with officials, league personnel, coaching colleagues, and administrative staff.
Compliance & Safety (5%): Comprehend, understand, and work within the parameters of Whitman College, the NWC, and NCAA Division III philosophy and rules. Be proactive regarding all aspects of safety, including injury prevention, risk management, and the proper use of facilities and equipment. Maintain a safe and inclusive environment.