Assistant Coach, Baseball

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Cookordinate activities through the Head Baseball Coach.
• Assist Head Coach in recruiting, instructing and retaining highly skilled student-athletes for the baseball team.
• Provide pitching instruction to baseball student-athletes on the fundamentals, details and strategies of baseball as assigned by the Head Coach.
• Adhere to all policies and regulations of the Director of Athletics, University, ASUN and NCAA.
• Assist with the marketing and promotion of baseball.
• Counsel student athletes in sport participation, personal development and academics.
• Work with the Admissions Office to enroll student-athletes.
• Assist Admissions Office in recruiting on a limited basis.
• Assist in monitoring student-athlete’s academic progress.
• Responsible for maintenance of playing and practice baseball fields.
• In consultation with University Advancement and the Athletic Director, assist in fundraising in both baseball and with major fund raisers in the Athletic Department.
• Assist Head Coach in developing game strategies.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to effectively teach fundamentals, position details and strategies of baseball during preparation and practice sessions.
• Ability to motivate teams to become successful.
• Ability to travel and recruit student athletes.
• Ability to learn and comply with all policies and regulations of the University, ASUN and NCAA.
• Ability to efficiently operate a personal computer and associated software (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.) and Banner.
• Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information.
• Ability to interact in an effective and appropriate manner with diverse populations, the University community and the public.
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records and reports in a timely manner, particularly regarding athletic budget, eligibility, compliance and travel documentation.
• Ability to achieve certification to drive student-athletes to team athletic events.
• Ability to scout opponents.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Demonstrated successful experience in playing and/or coaching at the collegiate, university, or professional level.
• A proven record of integrity, high principles and demonstrated skill in developing and motivating student-athletes academically and athletically.
• Valid driver license.