Assistant Coach I – Men’s Baseball

Works with the head coach in the supervision and development of an intercollegiate varsity team, including in-season and off-season programming, in accordance with institutional and departmental objectives within the rules and regulations of the athletic governing bodies.

Essential Job Functions:

• Works with the head coach to oversee practices and scheduled contests to provide a positive and competitive experience for student athletes; in absence of the head coach the assistant coach assumes full responsibility for the team.
• Works with the head coach to develop a recruitment plan to identify and enroll student athletes that will create and sustain a successful, competitive athletic program.
• Works with the head coach to establish team rules and protocols and implements appropriately.
• Works with the head coach to foster the personal development and competitive spirit of the student athletes while supporting their educational experience.
• Works with the head coach to emphasize and promote academic progress, resulting in strong academic performance, retention and graduation rates.
• Attends recruitment trips as needed to recruit student athletes to develop a successful, competitive athletic program.
• Works with the head coach to supervise the team at all off campus competitions. Interprets and implements the rules and regulations of the team, the department, and the university.
• Provides recommendations to the head coach on team line up's and game strategy.
• Represents the university and team at all appropriate athletic events (e.g. competitions, conferences, and university sanctioned programs).
• Works with head coach to oversee fundraising activities to provide funds for team expenses, such as traveling and team apparel.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of an associate's degree or a combination of education/certification(s) and/or experience suitable for the position.
• Moderate amount of experience with athletic coaching, collegial playing or other related experience.
• Valid U.S. driver's license.
• First Aid, CPR, AED certification, or willingness to attain such certification(s) upon hire.