About the Role
Houghton University provides an academically challenging, Christ-centered education in the liberal arts and sciences to students from diverse traditions and economic backgrounds and equips them to lead and labor as scholar-servants in a changing world. The mission of the Houghton University Athletics Department is to glorify God by educating and developing men and women leaders who compete with excellence, lead by character, and exemplify Jesus Christ in our world. The assistant baseball coach assists in the planning, organizing, and coaching of the baseball program. The assistant coach will provide leadership and instruction in a Christ-centered program that will challenge, encourage, and equip each student-athlete to not only compete at the highest level, but to also understand the bigger purpose behind the sport. Our goal is to grow leaders who are servant-oriented and who are driven to pursue excellence for the Glory of God. This is a 10 month full-time position with additional responsibilities in the sports information department.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (coaching):
• Assist in the leadership and instruction of the personal and athletic development of student athletes.
• Assist in the development, preparation, and instruction in daily practices with sport specific assessment, instruction, and training.
• Provide opportunities for spiritual growth and formation, including such activities as team devotions, individual discipleship and mentoring.
• Counsel team members in academic, disciplinary and personal matters; consult with Head Coach for resolution of problems as necessary.
• Assist in preparation and analysis of opponents; analyze statistics and tactical data of opponents and prepare game plans accordingly.
• Assist in the recruitment of new potential athletes.
• Assist in the implementation of innovations of strategy and equipment.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (sports information):
• Work closely with coaches and student-athletes to find and write stories that can connect external audiences to stories of the Highlander experience.
• Develop and execute procedures for the communication of all pertinent Athletic Department information to the appropriate internal and external constituencies.
• Assist in the timely compilation, processing, communication and recording of statistics for all intercollegiate teams in compliance with NCAA, NCCAA, Empire 8 and Houghton College expectations.
• Train and supervise student workers in the Sports Information Office, as assigned.
• Coordinate “Game Day Table Crew” for assigned home contests.
• Ensure information posted to Houghton athletics website is timely and accurate.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.