Assistant Baseball Coach

The Office of Intercollegiate Athletics at Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) invites applicants for a part-time Assistant Baseball Coach to assist in all aspects of the IUP Baseball program at the Division II level and to create a quality student-athlete experience in academics, athletics, and community service.

DUTIES:

• Assist in monitoring and encouraging academic progress and success of student athletes to ensure continuing eligibility to participate in NCAA competition and to graduate.
• Assist in game preparation (e.g. player conditioning, training, skill building, scouting other teams, and on deck coaching).
• Assist in player recruitment by maintaining contact with high school coaches to identify potential prospects, recommending schools to be visited, developing a recruiting schedule and recommending students for recruitment and scholarships.
• Assist in coordination and participation in fund-raising activities in support of IUP's athletic program.
• Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Head Coach.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree and one year of coaching experience.
• One to three years of professional coaching or professional playing experience.
• Candidates must have the communication skills and cross-cultural abilities to maximize their effectiveness with diverse groups of students, colleagues, and community members.
• Candidates must communicate effectively and perform well in the interview(s).