Assistant Baseball Coach

Job Details

Job Location

Misenheimer Campus - Misenheimer, NC

Position Type

Full-Time Staff

Education Level

Bachelor's degree

Travel Percentage

Travel required

Job Details

Job Location

Misenheimer Campus - Misenheimer, NC

Position Type

Full-Time Staff

Education Level

Bachelor's degree

Travel Percentage

Travel required

Job Shift

Day

Job Category

Education

Description

The Assistant Baseball Coach reports to the Head Baseball Coach and is responsible for assisting the Head Coach in carrying out all activities necessary to accomplish the objectives of this sport within the guidelines of the NCAA, USA South Conference and Pfeiffer University.

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10 month, full-time position

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Duties and Responsibilities:

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• Ability to effectively teach fundamentals, position details and strategies of baseball during preparation and practice sessions.
• Ability to motivate teams to become successful.
• Ability to travel and recruit student-athletes.
• Ability to learn and comply with all policies and regulations of the University, USA South Conference and NCAA.
• Ability to efficiently operate a personal computer and associated software (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)
• Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately.
• Ability to interact in an effective and appropriate manner with diverse populations, the University community and the public
• Ability to maintain files accurately, in paper and in software programs.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to effectively supervise personnel and complete all associated personnel actions in a timely and accurate manner.
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records and reports in a timely manner, particularly regarding athletic budget, eligibility, compliance and travel documentation.
• Ability to achieve certification to drive student-athletes to team athletic events.
• Ability to scout opponents
• Coordinate activities through the Head Baseball Coach.
• Assist Head Coach in recruiting, instructing and retaining highly skilled student-athletes for the baseball team.
• Staff member is responsible for the monitoring an institutional facility for the purposes of safety and facility security. Coaches supervision is to prevent any activity that is dangerous to a student-athlete or other students. This does not allow the supervisor to direct or provide instruction to student-athletes while supervising.
• Provide instruction to baseball student-athletes on the fundamentals, details and strategies of baseball as assigned by the Head Coach.
• Adhere to all policies and regulations of the Director of Athletics, University, USA South Conference and NCAA.
• Assist with the marketing and promotion of baseball.
• Counsel student athletes in sport participation, personal development and academics.
• Work with the Admissions Office to enroll student-athletes.
• Assist Admissions Office in recruiting on a limited basis.
• Assist in monitoring student-athlete’s academic progress.
• Responsible for maintenance of playing and practice baseball fields and facilities.
• Assist in fundraising in both baseball and with major fund raisers in the Athletic Department.
• Assist Head Coach in developing game strategies.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
• Assist in the coordination of baseball camps.
• Responsible for the offensive approach of the student-athletes.
• Responsible for the infielders/outfielders and their daily defensive work.
• Responsible for the base running of the student-athletes.

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WORK ENVIRONMENT/DYNAMICS:

Must be willing and able to work a flexible schedule to meet requirements of the position, including nights and weekends. Work in office environment, involving contact with faculty, staff, students, parents, service providers and vendors. Work has deadlines, multiple interruptions, high volume and may be stressful at times

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• Playing or coaching experience at the college, university or professional level.
• Valid driver's license.
• A proven record of integrity, high principles and demonstrated skill in developing and motivating student athletes academically and athletically.

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