Pitching Coach

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Job Summary

Wilberforce University is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Pitching Coach to join our athletics department. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, coordinating, and implementing pitching training programs with a strong focus on player safety and performance enhancement. This role requires a passionate individual who is committed to fostering athletic and personal growth in student-athletes.

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Athletic Director

Position Type

Part-time

Job Summary

Wilberforce University is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Pitching Coach to join our athletics department. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, coordinating, and implementing pitching training programs with a strong focus on player safety and performance enhancement. This role requires a passionate individual who is committed to fostering athletic and personal growth in student-athletes.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and Implement Training Programs: Create comprehensive pitching training programs that enhance players’ skills and techniques while prioritizing safety.
• Safety and Injury Prevention: Emphasize and integrate safety protocols and injury prevention strategies into all aspects of coaching, ensuring the physical well-being of student-athletes.
• Player Development: Assist players in improving their pitching mechanics, mental approach, and overall performance through individualized coaching and feedback.
• Game Strategy: Collaborate with the Head Baseball Coach to develop game strategies and make effective pitching decisions during games.
• Monitoring and Evaluation: Continuously assess and track the progress and performance of pitchers, implementing adjustments as needed for optimal improvement and safety.
• Recruitment: Participate in the recruitment process to identify and attract talented student-athletes to the program.
• Mentorship: Serve as a role model, promoting sportsmanship and the university’s values while guiding student-athletes in balancing academics and athletics.
• Compliance and Regulation: Ensure all coaching activities comply with NAIA regulations, Wilberforce University policies, and best practices for player safety.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Minimum Qualifications

• Proven experience as a pitching coach, preferably at the collegiate level.
• In-depth knowledge of pitching mechanics and injury prevention techniques.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with student-athletes, staff, and the broader university community.
• Commitment to promoting a safe and respectful environment for all participants.

Wilberforce University

Founded in 1856, Wilberforce University is America’s first private, coeducational University established to educated men and women of African descent; and is closely affiliated with the African Methodist Episcopal Church. Today, Wilberforce is a well-respected private, residential liberal arts university with a clear mission, core values and vision for the future and is a noted pioneer in the Co-Operative Education Movement.

Wilberforce awards the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees in the areas of business, engineering and computing science, humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences; as well as the Master of Rehabilitation Counseling degree. The University is located in Wilberforce, Ohio, a community readily accessible to the Dayton, Cincinnati and Columbus metropolitan centers’ social, professional and cultural amenities and airports.

Wilberforce University is an Equal Opportunity Employer

How to Apply:

To apply for the Pitching Coach position, use the “Quick Apply/Submit Resume” button below to submit your information, cover letter and resume to the Wilberforce University Department of Administration and Human Resources.

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