About this role
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 depending on practice and game schedule.
Grant Funded Position: No - Not Grant Funded
FLSA Status: United States of America (Non-Exempt)
Pay Basis: Period Activity Pay
Hiring Range $14.57-$16.40
Retirement System: SERS - SERS (Retirement System Classification)