Assistant Baseball Coach (OPS Part Time)
About the role
UNF is seeking an Assistant Coach, Baseball to assist with all aspects of the men’s baseball program, including recruitment of qualified athletes, coaching and instruction of student-athletes, monitoring and supporting academic progress and progression toward a degree, alumni and donor engagement, and more.
Responsibilities
- Identifies and recruits academically and athletically talented student-athletes.
- Coaches the team, with special attention given to the development of: Infielders, team defense (including pitchers), first base coaching. Assisting with offense coaching.
- Aids in creating all practice plans related to the above areas, and serves as the bench coach advisor to the head coach in reference to all aspects, especially game planning, tactics, advanced scouting, and in-game management.
- Designs practice schedules and can run practices - progressions and routines.
- Promotes individual player development and team culture.
- Aligned with the programs and university’s core values/mission.
- Aids in monitoring academic, social, and personal development of baseball student-athletes.
- Aids in coordinating team academic needs and study halls on the road.
- Aids in coordinating team community service efforts.
- Affords support to alumni development and fundraising efforts and events.
- Affords responsibility for summer baseball activities for the baseball student-athletes, with responsibilities including: summer collegiate league placement, summer academic needs, and all other activities related to the needs of the student-athletes in the summer.
Qualifications
The successful candidate will have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, preferably in sports science, education, or a related field. A Master’s degree is preferred. Experience coaching at the college level is required, along with a strong understanding of NCAA and Atlantic Sun Conference rules and guidelines.
Benefits
This position does not offer benefits.
Pay
The salary range for this position is TBD.
Schedule
The schedule for this position is TBD.
Skills
Strong organizational skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team, and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications are required. Knowledge of baseball strategies and tactics is essential.
Benefits
This position does not offer benefits.
Application Instructions
Applications should be submitted through the University of North Florida’s online job portal. No applications will be accepted via email.
Equal Opportunity
The University of North Florida (UNF) is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences. The University of North Florida does not commit or permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of genetic information, race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, marital status, national origin, or veteran status in any educational, employment, social, recreational program or activity that it offers. In addition, UNF will not commit or permit retaliation against an individual who reports discrimination or harassment or an individual who cooperates in an investigation of an alleged violation of university regulation.
Carnegie UNF
The University of North Florida (UNF) is a Carnegie Community Engaged Institution. This designation celebrates the University’s collaboration with community partners from the local to the global level. It reflects UNF’s mission to contribute to the public good and prepare educated, engaged citizens.