Assistant Baseball Coach

GENERAL SUMMARY** :**

The Assistant Baseball Coach is responsible for assisting the Head Coach in the development and maintenance of an effective and competitive NCAA Division II program at Edward Waters University. Teaching will include instruction of the skills and strategies necessary for the student-athlete to become competitive and successful in this sport. The recruitment and retention of quality student-athletes in this program will be integral to this position. The Assistant Coach will be expected to teach and demonstrate the ability to promote the physical, intellectual, and social growth of student-athletes. The Assistant Coach is also responsible for assisting the Head Coach in their assigned responsibilities and in the direction of all aspects of their assigned sport program.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

· Understand and comply with all rules and guidelines set forth by the NCAA Division II, Edward Waters University, SIAC (Sothern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference), and Edward Waters University Athletics.

· Understand and comply with the NCAA and Edward Waters University philosophy and mission.

· Act as a professional and positive representative of the Edward Waters University Educational Experience.

· Serve as a teacher, counselor, and role model so that student athletes will improve upon their physical, intellectual, and social behaviors.

· Maximize the physical talent of the team through quality teaching and coaching, and the promotion of teamwork.

· Assist the Head Coach in planning, organizing and administering all practice sessions.

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GENERAL SUMMARY** :**

The Assistant Baseball Coach is responsible for assisting the Head Coach in the development and maintenance of an effective and competitive NCAA Division II program at Edward Waters University. Teaching will include instruction of the skills and strategies necessary for the student-athlete to become competitive and successful in this sport. The recruitment and retention of quality student-athletes in this program will be integral to this position. The Assistant Coach will be expected to teach and demonstrate the ability to promote the physical, intellectual, and social growth of student-athletes. The Assistant Coach is also responsible for assisting the Head Coach in their assigned responsibilities and in the direction of all aspects of their assigned sport program.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

· Understand and comply with all rules and guidelines set forth by the NCAA Division II, Edward Waters University, SIAC (Sothern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference), and Edward Waters University Athletics.

· Understand and comply with the NCAA and Edward Waters University philosophy and mission.

· Act as a professional and positive representative of the Edward Waters University Educational Experience.

· Serve as a teacher, counselor, and role model so that student athletes will improve upon their physical, intellectual, and social behaviors.

· Maximize the physical talent of the team through quality teaching and coaching, and the promotion of teamwork.

· Assist the Head Coach in planning, organizing and administering all practice sessions.

· Assist in recruitment of student athletes while working through the Head Coach with the Office of Admission to maximize enrollment.

· Retain student athletes at Edward Waters University and within the team.

· Assist in maintaining, managing and updating equipment inventories.

· Teach the skills and strategies necessary for the student-athletes’ success in this sport.

· Assist with the management and maintenance of all game and practice facilities used by the team.

· Participate in team and departmental camps/clinics, community service projects, fundraising activities, and alumni events whenever possible.

· Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Education and/or Experience:

· Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

· Expertise in the sport on intercollegiate level (desired)

· Previous collegiate playing or coaching experience (desired)

Human Relations Skills:

· Ability to function effectively as a team player.

· Excellent oral and written communication skills

· Sensitivity to the needs of student-athletes and an understanding of their overall educational goals as well as the academic mission of the University

· A positive attitude towards the University and its intercollegiate programs is essential.

· Ability to conduct self in a productive, professional manner at all times.

· Candidates must be willing and able to support and advance the University Mission.

BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS** :**

Student/Customer Service Orientation. Proactively develops student/customer relationships by making efforts to listen to and understand the student/customer (both internally and externally); anticipates and provides solutions to student/customer needs; giving high priority to student/customer satisfaction.

Key Actions:

• Acknowledges the student/customer.
• Clarifies the student/customer’s need.
• Meets or exceeds the need.
• Confirms satisfaction.
• Listens and empathize.
• Takes responsibility for action.

Impact. Creates a good first impression, commands attention and respect, shows an air of confidence.

Key Actions:

• Speaks with confident tone of voice.
• Maintains an attentive posture.
• Responds warmly and openly.
• Dresses appropriately.

Initiative. Makes active attempts to influence events to achieve goals; self-starting rather than accepting passively; takes action to achieve goals beyond what is required; being proactive.

Key Actions:

• Is proactive.
• Generates ideas for continuous improvement.
• Seeks opportunities for personal growth and professional development.
• Does more than is required.

Integrity. Maintains and promotes social, ethical and institutional norms in conducting internal and external business activities.

Key Actions:

• Shares complete and accurate information.
• Fairly represents department and institution’s capabilities.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Adheres to policies and procedures.
• Meets personal commitments and promises.

Teamwork and Collaboration. Works effectively with teams, work groups or those outside formal line of authority (e.g. senior managers) to accomplish institutional goals; takes actions that respect the needs and contribution of others; contributes to and accepts the consensus; subordinates own objectives to the objective of the institution or team.

Key Actions:

• Uses relationship skills effectively.

  • Maintains or enhances self-esteem.
  • Listens and responds with empathy.
  • Shares thoughts, feelings and rationale.
  • Contributes to team or institutional success.
  • Exchanges information freely.

• Volunteer ideas and help.

• Builds on the ideas of others.

• Support decisions publicly and privately.

• Put team or institutional goals ahead of individual goals.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):

Individual must be a strong communicator, have excellent written, presentation, oral communications and interpersonal skills. Individual must possess strong leadership skills, be able to motivate and influence others. Individual must be able to think creatively and strategically, have excellent judgment and be able to work in a changing environment.

Minimum Education Required** :**

Bachelors degree from a regionally accredited college or university.

Minimum Education Preferred** :**

Bachelors degree from a regionally accredited college or university.

Minimum Experience Required** :**

Over 3 and including 5 years of relevant progressive work experience.

Minimum Experience Preferred** :**

Over 3 and including 5 years of relevant progressive work experience.

Complexity of Duties** :**

Difficult work on highly technical or involved projects; presenting new or constantly changing problems.

Scope of Supervision** :**

Not Applicable

Character of Supervision** :**

Directs and coordinates the operations of a major function or division or the entire institution.

Authority and Responsibility** :**

Purchases supplies necessary for performance of personal or immediate work group's job functions.

Consequence of Errors** :**

This position has responsibilities for working with the University Leadership Team and other key stakeholders to develop and implement marketing and communications strategies and approaches. Poor leadership, inappropriate procedures, incorrect information, lack of foresight or diplomacy could adversely affect relations with the organization's stakeholders, cause embarrassment to the organization and its senior officials and volunteers or result in a loss of credibility.

Contact with Others** :**

Extensive contacts with others inside and outside the institution. Building relationships will include decisions in a broad sense; strategic or tactical decisions.

Visual and Mental Demand** :**

Flow of the work and character of the duties involve normal mental and visual attention much or all of the time.

Physical Effort** :**

Sedentary Work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Involves sitting most of the time.

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