Baseball Assistant Coach

EXPIRED

Baseball Assistant Coach
This position is: OPEN

Job Number: 810 Posted: Revised: 03/21/2023 Location: St. Davids -- Posting Type: Staff

Position Summary

Baseball Assistant Coach
This position is: OPEN

Job Number: 810 Posted: Revised: 03/21/2023 Location: St. Davids -- Posting Type: Staff

Position Summary

The Baseball Assistant Coach will assist with all aspects of the program and support the Head Coach
both on and off the field. The Assistant Coach will help oversee a JV program and work tirelessly to
recruit, coach, teach, and form relationships with our student-athletes during their time on campus.
Will also assist with planning prospective student-athlete’s campus visits. Ability to engage in
fundraising opportunities both on and off campus for the betterment of the team and University.

Responsibilities

Position Responsibilities

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Attend recruiting events in Fall, Spring and Summer. Recruit student athletes who embody
Eastern’s core mission and values.
Help the Head Coach maintain a roster of 65-70 student-athletes within the baseball program.
Coach and oversee a competitive JV program.
Able to communicate well with peers and Head Coach.
Assist in all aspects of coaching including practice planning, game film breakdown, holding
individual skill sessions, etc.
Assists with fundraising, road trips, spring break, prospective student athlete’s campus visits,
official visit, and team bonding activities.
Demonstrates commitment to the NCAA Division III philosophy and the student-athlete
experience.
Ability to work together with members of the athletic department staff and the student athletes
on campus.
Creativity for our social media platforms.
Perform a secondary responsibility as assigned by the Director of Athletics. (Game
Management, Facility oversight, etc.)
Embodies values of caring and compassion, justice and integrity, competence and affirmation.
Seeks to treat each member of the campus community with fairness, dignity and respect
seeking a spirit of unity and harmony as we join to achieve our common mission.
Monitor and adhere to Eastern University, Title IX, NCAA and MAC policies, procedures and
guidelines.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

A Bachelor’s degree is required. Demonstrate knowledge in NCAA DIII rules along with the MAC
Conference.

The ability, and desire, to work successfully within a team-oriented department environment is
required. A commitment to the Division III philosophy of athletics, a working knowledge of NCAA
rules, and a demonstrated ability to recruit, retain and mentor student-athletes is essential.
Candidates must exhibit an understanding of, and support for, the University’s Christian Mission.
Additional qualifications include excellent interpersonal and organization skills and an ability to
effectively communicate the mission and vision of Eastern University and the Athletic Department to
alumni and friends of the university.

About Eastern University

Eastern University is a Christian university of the arts and sciences that integrates faith, reason and
justice for students in its undergraduate, graduate, Seminary, urban, professional and international
programs. Applicants should have a religious commitment compatible with its mission and
be willing to support the mission and vision of the university. The university complies with
federal and state guidelines of nondiscrimination in employment; members of protected classes
encouraged to apply.

Background Checks

Standard University employees are required to complete the background clearance process.
Employment is contingent upon the successful results of an employment background screening. The
employment background screening may include but is not limited to your consumer credit history (for
positions that work with the university finances or alumni funds only), verification of education and
professional credentials, criminal history, driving history, residency, immigration status, performance,
references, and other qualities pertinent to your qualifications for the following position.

Youth Clearances are required for positions with direct contact with children and essential personnel
positions. Employees working with or around minor age children are required to complete the youth
clearance process which includes the following four child protection clearances:

1) Affidavit;
2) FBI Criminal Record Check;
3) Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Child Abuse History Clearance and;
4) Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check.

In accordance with state laws, Act 73 of 2007, Act 153 of 2014, Act 168 (relating to the Child
Protective Services Law), school employees of Eastern University who will have "direct contact with
children" must complete the background check process prior to employment. Results must be
submitted within ten days of receipt.

Description Disclaimer

This description is intended to describe the general level and nature of work performed by the
person/people assigned to this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties and
responsibilities of the person/people so assigned.