Assistant Baseball Coach

Job Posting Summary

• Will act as the Head Coach if the head coach is unavailable for practice and/or games
• Develop a recruiting plan for the program, which includes travel to off campus tournaments during the summer months to evaluate student athletes and develop itineraries for on campus visits for prospective student athletes and their family members
• Assist the head coach with instructing players in the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport
• Assess player’s skills, monitor players during competition and practice, and keep the head Coach informed of the athletic performance of the students
• Maintain a record of team statistics and requirements for lettering. (For both head coach and athletic director)
• Work within the basic framework and philosophy of the head coach of that sport and assists with determining game strategy
• Assist the head Coach with supervising athletes during practices and competition
• Attending all staff meetings and carrying out scouting assignments as outlined by the head coach
• Model sport-like behavior and maintain appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators
• Arrive 15 minutes before practice, 60 minutes before contests and meetings to adequately prepare and remain long enough afterwards to help players with problems or to become involved in staff discussions
• Help in the planning and implementation of both in-season and out-of-season conditioning and weight programs. Attendance should be consistent
• Never criticize, admonish, or argue with head coach or any staff member within ears or eyes of players or parents
• Never leave practices, games, or any other contest where a student’s attendance is requested until the last student has left
• Perform other such duties that are consistent with the nature of the position and that may be requested by the head coach
• Successful completion of the NCAA certification exam

Job Posting Summary

• Will act as the Head Coach if the head coach is unavailable for practice and/or games
• Develop a recruiting plan for the program, which includes travel to off campus tournaments during the summer months to evaluate student athletes and develop itineraries for on campus visits for prospective student athletes and their family members
• Assist the head coach with instructing players in the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport
• Assess player’s skills, monitor players during competition and practice, and keep the head Coach informed of the athletic performance of the students
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• Maintain a record of team statistics and requirements for lettering. (For both head coach and athletic director)
• Work within the basic framework and philosophy of the head coach of that sport and assists with determining game strategy
• Assist the head Coach with supervising athletes during practices and competition
• Attending all staff meetings and carrying out scouting assignments as outlined by the head coach
• Model sport-like behavior and maintain appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators
• Arrive 15 minutes before practice, 60 minutes before contests and meetings to adequately prepare and remain long enough afterwards to help players with problems or to become involved in staff discussions
• Help in the planning and implementation of both in-season and out-of-season conditioning and weight programs. Attendance should be consistent
• Never criticize, admonish, or argue with head coach or any staff member within ears or eyes of players or parents
• Never leave practices, games, or any other contest where a student’s attendance is requested until the last student has left
• Perform other such duties that are consistent with the nature of the position and that may be requested by the head coach
• Successful completion of the NCAA certification exam
• Committed to compliance with the NCAA, East Coast Conference and Mercy College policies and regulations
• Submission of all required requests / paperwork
• Ability to effectively work with a diverse population of student athletes and coaches in a cultural climate that celebrates diversity

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required

About Mercy

Mercy University is a dynamic, independent, coeducational New York City area university that offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate degree and certificate programs in six schools: Business, Education, Health and Natural Sciences, Liberal Arts, Nursing, and Social and Behavioral Sciences.

Mercy is the region's largest private, nonprofit, Minority-Serving Institution, proud to serve a student body that is highly diverse. As a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), Mercy University, has been ranked nationally among top colleges in the country for Hispanics by the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) and by Excelencia in Education, earning their prestigious Seal of Excelencia for intentionally serving Latino students.

Mercy University was further recognized by HACU as a national leader in awarding bachelor's degrees to Hispanics in several disciplines, including Psychology, Sociology, and Business. Westchester Magazine has also named Mercy the Best College in Westchester County in 2019, 2020, and 2022.

Mercy is committed to offering an inclusive learning environment to help a diverse student body set a course for their future. To support its student body, Mercy has been awarded a number of federal grants which enable us to better develop and deliver education to our students.

Mercy’s student body reflects the rich diversity of the New York metropolitan area. Enrollment, including full-time and part-time undergraduates and graduates, is approximately 8,800. Mercy students learn on campuses in Dobbs Ferry, the Bronx, and Manhattan as well as online.

At Mercy University we strive to provide employees and their families with a comprehensive and valuable benefits package. We offer high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts, flexible spending, and much more.

Our Mission:
Mercy University is committed to providing motivated students the opportunity to transform their lives through higher education by offering liberal arts and professional programs in personalized and high-quality learning environments, thus preparing students to embark on rewarding careers, to continue learning throughout their lives and to act ethically and responsibly in a changing world.

EEO Statement

Mercy University is an equal opportunity employer. Mercy University actively engages in recruiting a diverse workforce and student body that includes members of historically underrepresented groups and strives to build and sustain a welcoming and supportive campus community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, height, weight, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.

As part of this commitment, Mercy University will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact The Office of Human Resources at (914) 674-7839, Option 6 or via email at HR@mercy.edu.

The posted salary range for this position is based on several legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the organization. Mercy is committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local pay equity laws.

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