Assistant Coach, Men's Baseball

Advertised Position Title:

Assistant Coach, Men's Baseball

Job Description:

Essential Functions:

• •The Assistant Coach is required to attend all practices and games. Extended hours based on game.
• •Recruiting, scheduling, fundraising and coaching all home and away baseball games.
• •Assists the head coach in carrying out his or her responsibilities.
• •Maintains discipline and works to increase morale and cooperation within the collegiate sports program.
• •Teaches sports techniques, playing rules, strategies and playing tactics.
• •Supervises and conducts practices, contests, and transportation safely.
• •Condition athletes appropriately for activities requiring endurance, strength and agility.
• •Instruct team members about rules and changes in the rules and teach fundamentals of the sport.
• •Help in the planning and implementation of both in-season and out-of-season conditioning and weight programs.
• •Works closely with the Athletic Director notifying him/her of potential problems/awards, etc.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• •Has knowledge and background in the sport of baseball
• •Thorough knowledge of all athletics policies approved by the NJCAA, OCCAC and Owens Community College
• •Understand FERPA and the proper administrative line of command and refer all student and parent requests or grievances through proper channels Knowledge and background in the assigned sport.

Other Characteristics:

• •Accountable for personal actions on and off campus properties.
• •Arrives early enough before practices, contests, and meetings to adequately prepare and remain long enough afterward to help players with problems or to become involved in staff discussions.
• •Never criticizes, admonishes or argues with other coaching staff or any staff member within ears or eyes of players, parents, or fans.
• •Strives to improve skills by attending clinics.

Minimum Qualifications:

• •High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.)
• •Previous coaching experience in baseball at the high school and or club level, preferably at the collegiate level. College playing experience preferred.
• •Must have an acceptable criminal background check.
• •Must have a valid driver’s license.

Job Classification:

Staff

Duty Days:

Varies Semester to Semester

Work Schedule:

Varies Semester to Semester

Grant Funded Position:

No - Not Grant Funded

FLSA Status:

United States of America (Exempt)

Pay Basis:

Period Activity Pay

Hiring Range

$0.00-$0.00

Retirement System:

SERS - SERS (Retirement System Classification)