General Information
| Job Description | COACH AST 3 | Working Title | Assistant Coach 3 - Baseball |
|---|---|---|---|
| Job Code | 005115 | Grade | 20 |
| Department Name | Intercollegiate Athletics - D01099 | Department Head | Wesley Mallette |
| Supervisor | Justin Johnson | Effective Date | 09/30/2022 |
Position(s) Directly Supervised
| Job Code | Title | FTE |
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Generic Scope
| Experienced professional who knows how to apply theory and put it into practice with in-depth understanding of the professional field; independently performs the full range of responsibilities within the function; possesses broad job knowledge; analyzes problems/issues of diverse scope and determines solutions. |
Custom Scope
| Uses complete range of professional athletics concepts and strategies for developing and maintaining all aspects of sports programs. Assumes full management of specific aspects of the sports program. Provides guidance to other personnel. |
Department Custom Scope
| The assistant coach is responsible for assisting with all aspects of an NCAA Division I Baseball program including, but not limited to, the identification and recruitment of academically and athletically qualified student-athletes; supporting the academic progress of student-athletes; preparing and conducting individual and team practices,training, and competition; fostering the academic, athletic, and personal growth of student-athletes; organizing team and staff travel arrangements; facilitating administrative duties and paperwork; managing the distribution and ordering of team equipment and supplies; work as the main pitching coach for the program, coordinating and administering special baseball events and representing the sports program as needed in association with promoting and fundraising for the program. |
Education & Experience Requirements
Education Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training with a college-level program. | Required |
Experience Requirements
| Experience | Requirement |
|---|---|
| 4 - 7 years of related experience. | Required |
License Requirements
Certification Requirements
| Certification | Requirement |
|---|---|
| May need to maintain CPR/AED and First Aid certification. | Preferred |
| May need to maintain NCAA certified recruiter status. | Preferred |
Educational Condition Requirements
| Condition | Requirement |
|---|
Key Responsibilities
| Description | % Time |
|---|---|
| Recruit prospective athletes within the framework of the university, department, conference, NCAA rules. | 20 |
| Proposes the strategies, goals and objectives for the sports program on a short and long term basis. | 10 |
| Assumes full team responsibility for recruitment and performance. | 10 |
| May assist in organizing and conducting competitive events. May coach team at competitive events. | 10 |
| Supports head coach in planning and conducting all practice and conditioning sessions. May conduct team meetings. | 10 |
| Ensures adherence to all governing rules, university, department, conference and NCAA, policies and procedures, including student-athlete benefits. | 10 |
| May assume budget responsibilities for program or specific aspects of program. | 10 |
| Evaluates student-athletes performance and design instructional opportunities to improve technical and strategic execution based on sound motor learning and bio-mechanical principles. | 5 |
| Represents and promotes professional conduct, university goodwill and high standards at all events and games. | 5 |
| May participate in fundraising activities for the program and department. | 5 |
| May direct work of other assistant coaches. | 5 |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
| Knowledge/Skill/Ability | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Leadership skills to mentor and develop athletes. | Required |
| Strong interpersonal, motivational and team leadership skills to work effectively with athletic participants. | Required |
| Specialized knowledge of the team sport or activity and demonstrated technical expertise in coaching principles. | Required |
| Ability to demonstrate creativity, sound judgment and decision-making;, be an effective problem solver and effectively communicate verbally and in writing. | Required |
| Current knowledge of applicable rules and standards of the affiliated athletic conference, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) or National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), as well as other associations and agencies to which the campus adheres, and, at all times avoid any and all violations of these rules and standards. | Required |
| Demonstrated effective problem solving and communication skills, verbally and in writing | Required |
Special Requirements & Conditions
| Special Condition | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Valid Drivers License | Required |
| Travel Outside of Normal Business Hours | Required |
| Travel | Required |
Other Special Requirements & Conditions
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Level of Supervision Received
| General Supervision |
Environment
Working Environment
| Campus and Various External Venues |
Other Requirements
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Critical Position
| Is Critical Position: Yes |