Assistant Baseball Coach (AP25-002)

EXPIRED

Description

The Assistant Coach reports directly to the Head Coach and Director of Athletics, aligning with the SIUE Principles Governing Athletics. This position plays a crucial role in advancing the goals and objectives of the athletics program. The Assistant Coach supports various facets of team management, including player development, recruitment, travel coordination, fundraising, and other responsibilities as directed by the Head Coach or Athletics Director. Compliance with University, Conference, and NCAA Division I rules is paramount, alongside fostering cooperative relationships within the department.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Player Development and Coaching:
   • Develops individual players' skills, addressing physical, mental, and position-specific needs.
   • Monitors and evaluates player development, designing practice techniques to enhance fundamental skills.
   • Collaborates with athletic trainers and strength coaches to create tailored drills and exercises.
2. Recruitment and Scouting:
   • Scouts potential talent at games and tournaments to assess skills and suitability for the team.

Description

The Assistant Coach reports directly to the Head Coach and Director of Athletics, aligning with the SIUE Principles Governing Athletics. This position plays a crucial role in advancing the goals and objectives of the athletics program. The Assistant Coach supports various facets of team management, including player development, recruitment, travel coordination, fundraising, and other responsibilities as directed by the Head Coach or Athletics Director. Compliance with University, Conference, and NCAA Division I rules is paramount, alongside fostering cooperative relationships within the department.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Player Development and Coaching:
   • Develops individual players' skills, addressing physical, mental, and position-specific needs.
   • Monitors and evaluates player development, designing practice techniques to enhance fundamental skills.
   • Collaborates with athletic trainers and strength coaches to create tailored drills and exercises.
2. Recruitment and Scouting:
   • Scouts potential talent at games and tournaments to assess skills and suitability for the team.
   • Recommends scholarships based on talent evaluation.
   • Scouts opponents to analyze strengths, weaknesses, and develop game strategies accordingly.
3. Game Strategy and Analysis:
   • Analyzes game films and scouting reports to devise effective strategies.
   • Develops game plans based on competitive analysis of opponents.
4. Camp Director Responsibilities:
   • Organizes camp activities and manages registration processes.
   • Recruits and supervises camp staff.
   • Ensures financial objectives are met.
5. Team Travel Coordination:
   • Assists with team travel logistics, including accommodations, meals, transportation, and scheduling.
   • Negotiates pricing for travel arrangements and manages budget allocations.
6. Academic Support and Community Engagement:
   • Monitors players' academic progress and study table requirements.
   • Facilitates meetings with academic advisors to track and support players' academic development.
   • Coordinates community outreach opportunities and transportation for team involvement.

Typical Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or playing experience in a Major League Baseball organization’s system.

• Evidence of sound organizational and communication skills

• Ability to interact effectively with student-athletes, colleagues, and the public

• Four years collegiate playing experience or combined collegiate and professional playing experience totaling 4 years

• Two seasons of coaching experience (this includes graduate assistantships or volunteer coaching positions based on NCAA guidelines)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree

• NCAA Division I experience

• Knowledge of University, Conference, and NCAA rules and regulations.

Application Materials and Information:

• To be eligible for the role, ensure that your application includes a complete and detailed employment history that highlights your relevant full time and part time work experience, including start and end dates of employment, and at least three professional references.

• You are strongly encouraged to submit a resume and/or cover letter to provide additional context and showcase your qualifications.

• Applicants who feel their credentials and prior experience align with the listed minimum qualifications are encouraged to apply. In the application or within the cover letter and resume clearly describe how your credentials and relevant work experience align with the specified minimum requirements of the position.

• Applications must be submitted by the specified closing date no later than 11:59 p.m. CST.

Supplemental Information

Pre- Employment Screening: All external candidates who receive a job offer will be required to undergo pre-employment screening for this position. The screening process will encompass a criminal background check and, where applicable, other background checks such as a drug screen, verification of employment and education or licensure/certification, reference checks, and/or checks with relevant government registries. Please note that all job offers are contingent upon successful completion of the required screening process.

Additional Information: This position does not offer work authorization sponsorship. International students at SIUE on F-1 or J-1 visas are not eligible for full-time or part-time civil service positions with permanent status. F-1 and J-1 visa holders must be enrolled full-time and can only apply for temporary part-time roles working 20 hours or less per week during spring and fall semesters, such as student worker positions, assistantships, and civil service extra help roles. SIUE is a state university, and it's important to highlight that benefits from state-sponsored plans may not be accessible to individuals on F1 or J1 visas.

Accommodation: If you are unable to utilize our online application system and need to request an accommodation, please reach out to us at 618-650-2190 or via email at careerinfo@siue.edu.

Statement of Diversity: SIUE is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce. We firmly believe in providing equal access and opportunity to individuals across all job titles. We will not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, national origin, ethnicity, color, religion, disability, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation or veteran’s status.

SIUE cultivates an atmosphere of inclusivity, respect, and warmth that fosters learning and collaboration. Each member of our university community bears the responsibility of actively contributing to this enriching campus environment. We encourage individuals who are dedicated to upholding these values to apply.

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We value your interest and look forward to reviewing your application. For questions or more information, email?careerinfo@siue.edu.

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