Assistant Coach - Baseball

• Wichita-KS
• Athletics
• Full Time Staff
• 628291

Assistant Coach - Baseball

• Wichita-KS
• Athletics
• Full Time Staff
• 628291
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Friends University is committed to work-life balance for its employees by offering flex work options, up to 4 weeks of vacation, 96 hours of sick leave per year, up to 13 1/2 paid holidays, half day Fridays June through July, up to 5% retirement matching, and free undergraduate tuition for you, your spouse, and your dependents.

Friends University is seeking to fill the full-time Assistant Coach for Baseball position in Wichita Kansas. This position will assist the head baseball coach in all aspects of the baseball program, as well as recruiting student athletes to support the Christian mission and values of Friends University and the NAIA Champions of Character. Duties will include coaching and teaching the game of baseball, including practice and game day planning, and overseeing the development of practice and game coaching and strategies for assigned position group. Other duties could include budget management, equipment needs, facility scheduling and management, collaboration with the athletic training team and ensuring retention and graduation of baseball student athletes. Assist in the development of recruitment strategies and facilitate those strategies with the Head Coach, Admissions, AVP of Athletics and Financial Aid. Work hours are 9:00 AM to 6:00 pm Monday-Friday, with some weekends required.

Friends University seeks to hire individuals who will embrace our mission and celebrate our commitment to equipping students to honor God in their personal, professional, and spiritual lives by adhering to the University’s RISE Core Values (Respect, Inclusion, Service and Excellence). The mission of the University is:

Friends University, a Christian University of Quaker heritage, equips students to honor God and serve others by integrating their intellectual, spiritual, and professional lives.

Bachelor’s degree is required, Master’s preferred.

At least four years of collegiate playing as well as four years of coaching is preferred. Experience with recruiting and eligibility processes preferred but not required.

Courtesy, tact, and diplomacy are essential elements of the job. Work involves much personal contact with others inside and/or outside the organization for purposes of giving or obtaining information, building relationships, or soliciting cooperation. Strong organizational, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills are required. Must be able to multi-task and be a part of a fast-paced demanding environment.

Ability to maintain confidential information, strong time management and leadership development skills. Must be able to work in a variety of weather and able to lift a minimum of 35 pounds.

Please visit our employment site at https://www.friends.edu/employment-opportunities/ to apply. Only applications submitted through this Friends University website application process will be accepted.

Friends University aspires to be a model of excellence in higher education. As an expression of our Christian faith, we aim to prepare our students for success in a diverse and interconnected world by providing transformative learning experiences that embrace different viewpoints. As we seek individuals to join our Friends University community, we encourage candidates who share our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion to apply. Join us as we continue on this journey towards a more just and inclusive future for all.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Friends University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.