Assistant Baseball Coach

The assistant coach for baseball will assist the head coach in all aspects of the program that participates in NCAA Division I competition. Duties include but are not limited to: coaching instructing teaching proper technique recruiting coordinating practices coordinating travel program development procuring equipment and other duties as assigned by the head coach. The assistant coach will assist with recruiting duties and provide strong recommendations to the head coach for making scholarship offers to prospective student athletes. This position is responsible for the concerns and welfare of his/her student athletes both on and off the field of competition. This includes monitoring the academic performance and furthering the success of the team in meeting academic and eligibility criteria set forth by the university and the NCAA. The assistant coach is responsible for the safety behavior and appearance of the student-athletes and managers under his/her direction while representing the university. This includes all facets of daily interaction with academic resident and student life communities as well as all entities involved in travel and competition for away contests. He must have knowledge of and strictly adhere to NCAA BIG EAST University and departmental rules policies and procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Coaching
Assist head coach with on-field coaching. Provide instruction and teaching to student-athletes to improve their overall level of performance from one year to the next.
As a position or event specialist evaluate student-athletes to identify strengths and deficiencies and design instructional opportunities to teach students how to improve technical and strategic execution based on sound motor learning and bio-mechanical principles.
Will utilize video software to evaluate current players strengths and weaknesses before making recommendations on needed improvements.
Utilize video software to scout opposing teams breaking down their tendencies and habits in an effort to improve our overall performance against them
Assist in conducting conditioning programs encompassing recognized and approved methods of improving power speed strength and aerobic performance consistent with industry safety and health standards. Assist all practice sessions while incorporating basic sport strategies as is deemed appropriate.
Incorporate position specific learning opportunities into daily practice design as directed by head coach including instruction on proper hitting techniques fielding and base running.
Design and maintain historical databases to be used for trend analysis. Conduct analysis and provide support on projects ranging from student athlete enrollment studies to coaching trends in an effort to design better instructional techniques and programs for student athletes.
On an as needed basis is responsible for producing instructional and safety guideline materials for student athletes including but not limited to: manuals or electronic publications (e.g. emails websites etc.) for summer conditioning technical play books and team handbooks.
Recruiting
The assistant coach will compile all available information about a prospect before making a recommendation to the head coach and making a final offer to the PSA. He will assist in consolidating scouting reports from the entire coaching staff and assign values to all prospects to simplify the evaluation process.
As an NCAA certified recruiter successfully research scout evaluate and contact prospective student-athletes while operating within the scope of the department Big East Conference and NCAA regulations at all times.
As an on-campus recruiter collaborate with other department and university staff in designing official and unofficial visits in compliance with all university Big East Conference and NCAA regulations.
Establish and develop relationships with appropriate high school and junior college officials amateur club coaches and coaches within the sports national governing body for public relations purposes thus positioning the university nationally.
Extract manipulate and analyze complex data for recruiting purposes from databases such as the student data warehouse National Student Clearinghouse and other data sources.
Develop maintain and use master recruit databases to support decision-making assessments evaluations and program review.
Administration
Conduct periodic review and evaluation of program goals analyzing findings identifying areas requiring improvement and pursuing more efficient methods and processes.
Maintain monitor and archive all required records and paperwork per regulatory requirements (e.g. state federal and NCAA compliance) and maintain documentation of sources of information and completed projects
Participate in public relations activities as approved to include granting interviews with newspaper radio and television media attending press conferences and making public appearances. Consult with assigned Media Services staff regarding game preparations.
Must understand and comply with all NCAA and Big East rules and regulations at all times. Lack of compliance could result in severe Big East or NCAA sanctions for the program the department and the university. Consult with Compliance office staff to evaluate each request to ensure compliance with NCAA regulations.
In coordination with the Equipment Manager monitor the condition of equipment and request repairs or replacement as necessary.
Assist with the planning coordination and execution and approved fundraising activities.
Keep current in knowledge about issues affecting the athletic program including internal and external events discussions and concerns.
Assist with or manage awards (e.g. annual participation/letter awards special achievement award and post-season or championship awards) per departmental policy and NCAA rules.
Assist with or manage the teams annual awards banquet per university policies and NCAA rules
Assistant Coach is expected to conduct him/herself in a loyal honest responsible ethical and professional manner at all times.
Other
Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelors degree is preferred; equivalent combination of education and directly related experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Desired Qualifications:

1-3 years experience as an intercollegiate baseball player or baseball club or collegiate coach.

Licenses and Certificates:

Valid Drivers license

Salary Range:

$40000 - $55000

Exempt/Nonexempt: Exempt

Physical Demands: General Office Environment

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Benefits Information:

Full Time Benefits

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