Baseball Assistant

EXPIRED

This position will report to the Head Men’s Baseball Coach. This internship is designed as a 10-month educational experience from August 1 to May 31 and is designed to give an individual with an interest in coaching the opportunity to hone his or her skill development and coaching ability in one or more positions. The appointment is for one year, with a possible one-year renewal.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to, the following:

Primary Responsibilities - Coach Functions:

Under the guidance of the Head Men’s Baseball Coach, the Baseball Assistant will:

This position will report to the Head Men’s Baseball Coach. This internship is designed as a 10-month educational experience from August 1 to May 31 and is designed to give an individual with an interest in coaching the opportunity to hone his or her skill development and coaching ability in one or more positions. The appointment is for one year, with a possible one-year renewal.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to, the following:

Primary Responsibilities - Coach Functions:

Under the guidance of the Head Men’s Baseball Coach, the Baseball Assistant will:

1. Assist with identification, evaluation, and recruitment of student-athletes.
2. Assist in all areas of team performance, including pre-season, post-season training, practice and competition.
3. Monitor the academic progress of student-athletes and provide encouragement, support and referral assistance as appropriate.
4. Assist in the day-to-day operations, including not limited to, video breakdown, travel plans, equipment, and budget management.
5. Assist and become active in promoting the program through social media.
6. Implement and develop fundraising strategies to support annual operating budget.
7. Perform other duties as assigned by the Men’s Baseball Coach.

Under the guidance of the Athletic Director, the Baseball Assistant will :

1. Have an opportunity to gain an understanding of the structure and organization of the NCAA, specifically Division III.
2. Have an opportunity to gain an understanding of the role of athletics in a relatively small comprehensive University.
3. Have an opportunity to gain exposure to athletic operations and event management beyond baseball.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This position does not have supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to succeed in a result-driven professional organization. Maintaining professional performance, demeanor, team-approach and focus on results while working under pressure in a dynamic environment. Ability to establish priorities, work independently with minimal supervision, and facilitate teamwork. Highly organized, with the ability to plan, execute and multitask to meet deadlines.

Minimum Education and/or Experience

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