Assistant Baseball Coach

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ASSISTANT BASEBALL COACH

JOB SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE:

This position will report to the Head Baseball Coach. The primary duty of the Assistant Baseball Coach is to
assist the Head Coach in all aspects of coaching and instructing team members in the knowledge of the sport.
May be responsible for individual student/athlete instruction in a specific area. The Assistant Coach will assist

ASSISTANT BASEBALL COACH

JOB SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE:

This position will report to the Head Baseball Coach. The primary duty of the Assistant Baseball Coach is to
assist the Head Coach in all aspects of coaching and instructing team members in the knowledge of the sport.
May be responsible for individual student/athlete instruction in a specific area. The Assistant Coach will assist
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in evaluating and recruiting potential student-athletes. Included in the compensation with this position is room
and board.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

ASSISTANT COACH:

• Assist in all areas of team performance, including pre-season, post-season training, practice, and

competition.

• Design and implement instructions for student-athletes in a specific area.
• Monitor the academic progress of student-athletes and provide encouragement, support, and referral

assistance as appropriate.

• Assist in the day-to-day operations, including but not limited to video breakdown, travel plans,

equipment, and budget management.

Implement and develop fundraising strategies to support annual operating budget.

• Assist with identification, evaluation, and recruitment of student-athletes.
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• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Coach.
• Comply with SCAC/NCAA rules and regulations and support NCAA DIII / SCAC Philosophy and

Mission.

• Promote your program (on campus, in the community, outside the community – speeches to local

organizations, player volunteer work, camps, etc.).

• Attain/Maintain CPR/AED certification.
• Assist with playoffs (if hosting).
• Professional Development – annually attend clinics or do other things to better your coaching ability.
• Represent the University on and off the field in a positive fashion.
• Maintain appropriate relationships and communicate appropriately with Alumni, SA’s, Team, Coaching

Staff, Community, and SCAC.

• Other duties as assigned by Athletic Director.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Excellent organizational ability, high level of accuracy, attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills.
• Able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously and with minimal supervision.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office Word Pro, Excel, Powerpoint.
• Enjoy working with college students.
• Travel, including overnight and/or weekend.

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QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
• Coaching and/or playing experience at the collegiate level.
• The successful candidate must demonstrate effective and excellent leadership, motivational,

organizational, and interpersonal skills.

University of the Ozarks reserves the right to consider an equivalent combination of education,
training, and/or experience necessary to perform successfully the major duties and responsibilities of
the position.

ABOUT UNIVERSITY OF THE OZARKS
Ranked in the Top 10 of Southern region comprehensive baccalaureate institutions by U. S. News & World
Report, University of the Ozarks is a Presbyterian-related institution that blends the liberal arts and
professional preparation in a student-centered environment emphasizing quality teaching and student learning.
The University serves approximately 800 undergraduate students on a beautiful campus in Clarksville,
Arkansas, located along Interstate-40 approximately 90 miles northwest of Little Rock, and nestled between
the Arkansas River and the Ozark Mountains. The University serves students from diverse religious, cultural,
educational and economic backgrounds and welcomes students from throughout the U.S. and from more than
20 countries around the world. Knowing that diversity contributes to academic excellence and rich and
rewarding communities, Ozarks is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty, staff and student
body. The University is especially interested in applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences and
those with a successful record of teaching and working with diverse students, including historically
underrepresented minority students and other underserved populations. Recent campaigns have enhanced
facilities, academic programs and other campus initiatives. For more information about University of the
Ozarks, visit www.ozarks.edu.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the search is completed.
Applications received by May 14, 2024, will be assured of full consideration. Please send a letter of interest;
resume and reference information to: humanresources@ozarks.edu