FT Assistant Baseball Coach

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The Athletics Department at Whittier College is seeking a Full-Time Assistant Baseball Coach.

The Assistant Baseball Coach will be responsible for assisting in the organization and management of an NCAA Division III Baseball program in a manner consistent with the philosophy and objectives of the Athletics Department and Whittier College.  The Candidate must exhibit excellent communication skills, have high ethical standards, and is expected to contribute to the overall atmosphere of the Department of Athletics by establishing and maintaining positive, team-oriented working relationships with all members of the athletic department and the College.  The successful candidate will have experience in recruiting, developing, and retaining student-athletes at the NCAA Division III level.  The candidate must also possess the leadership ability to oversee and coordinate a successful unit; manage, supervise, evaluate, and provide leadership for members of the coaching staff; and possess the knowledge and experience to coach an offensive position group.

The position will also entail secondary athletic administrative responsibilities as assigned by the Executive Director of Athletics. 

Hours:  Varies
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt
Full Time/Part Time status: Full Time
Salary Range: $25.50 per hour; Salary will commensurate with experience, skills, and knowledge.

Reports to: Executive Director of Athletics
Location/Department: Whittier College/Athletics

Position Duties & Responsibilities 

Essential Functions of the job

The Athletics Department at Whittier College is seeking a Full-Time Assistant Baseball Coach.

The Assistant Baseball Coach will be responsible for assisting in the organization and management of an NCAA Division III Baseball program in a manner consistent with the philosophy and objectives of the Athletics Department and Whittier College.  The Candidate must exhibit excellent communication skills, have high ethical standards, and is expected to contribute to the overall atmosphere of the Department of Athletics by establishing and maintaining positive, team-oriented working relationships with all members of the athletic department and the College.  The successful candidate will have experience in recruiting, developing, and retaining student-athletes at the NCAA Division III level.  The candidate must also possess the leadership ability to oversee and coordinate a successful unit; manage, supervise, evaluate, and provide leadership for members of the coaching staff; and possess the knowledge and experience to coach an offensive position group.

The position will also entail secondary athletic administrative responsibilities as assigned by the Executive Director of Athletics. 

Hours:  Varies
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt
Full Time/Part Time status: Full Time
Salary Range: $25.50 per hour; Salary will commensurate with experience, skills, and knowledge.

Reports to: Executive Director of Athletics
Location/Department: Whittier College/Athletics

Position Duties & Responsibilities 

Essential Functions of the job

• Manage and train the assistant coaches (both full-time and part-time personnel)
• Manage player personnel
• Assist in planning and conducting daily practices, game strategies, and player development programs.
• Organize and lead player meetings and video review.
• Plan and organize offense practice and meeting schedule.
• Oversee video breakdown, scouting of opponents and creation of scouting reports.
• Be responsible for game planning, including creating and modify schemes based on opponent, personnel and game conditions.
• Assume game day pitch calling and-play calling duties (based on experience).
• Oversee Player Handbook production.
• Oversee at least one major duty within the Baseball program (video, recruiting, operations).

Athletic Administrative Duties

• Serve and assist the Head Coach to establish a highly competitive NCAA and SCIAC Baseball program.
• Attend all practice and training sessions, contests, team events, and meetings.
• Carry out assignments, including, but not limited to participation in on-field instruction, scouting of opponents, scouting of prospective student-athletes, coaching meetings, video sessions, weekly recruiting sessions, and overall program evaluation decisions.
• Exhibit high ethical standards, and the ability to work in a team orientated environment.
• Coach and organize for all practices and games.
• Act as Lead Recruiter in the recruiting of quality student-athletes in the sport of Baseball
• Work within the established budget.
• Oversee and maintain a regional territory of recruitment of baseball student-athletes by searching, evaluating, and recruiting student athletes who fit both the academic and baseball requirements of the institution.
• Focus on the retention of student athletes.
• Provide scheduling and scheduling conflict resolutions.
• Serve as a point person in team travel planning and support for experience growth for the team and Student Athletes
• Monitor student-athlete academic progress
• Assist in Competitive game day preparation and execution
• Comply with all policies and regulations governing the NCAA.
• Adhere to NCAA, SCIAC, Whittier College, and Athletic Department policies and procedures.
• Be responsible for the conduct of all student-athletes in the program, including during practice and training sessions, competition, travel, at hotels, in locker rooms, etc.
• Show respect for officials, media personnel, opposing coaches, parents, fans, student-athletes, fellow coaches, and school staff.
• Work to promote school spirit and enthusiasm.
• Help develop teamwork, attitude, character, effort, and strict adherence to rules of training and conduct.
• Support all student-athletes in their pursuit of academic excellence.
• Work to promote unity on the coaching staff within the framework of the athletic department.
• Perform any other duties or responsibilities directly related to the coaching position as directed by the Head Baseball Coach and/or Executive Director of Athletics.
• Demonstrate independent judgment and ability to prioritize tasks without supervision
•  Other duties as assigned by the Head Coach or Executive Director of Athletics

Non-essential Functions of the Job

None identified at this time.

Position Specifications & Requirements

Knowledge and Education: Bachelor’s Degree, Master's Preferred.
Machines, Tools, Equipment, Electronic Devices, and Software: Institutional requirement to understand and operate specific programming needs to track and maintain student recruitment and eligibility.

Application Deadline

Until the position is filled.

The position is based in Whittier, California.  To be considered for this position, please submit your cover letter and resume to: whittierjobs@whittier.edu and rcarter@whittier.edu or mail to Whittier College, Attn: Human Resources Manager, 13406 E Philadelphia Street Whittier, CA  90608. AA/EOE.

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