Assistant Coach​/Recruiting Coordinator; Baseball

This position is responsible for assisting the head coach with planning and organizing all phases of the baseball program. Responsibilities include coaching and administrative duties as directed by the head coach, but are not limited to: assisting in practice planning and field coaching (running drills), position‑specific player development and skills training, recruiting, game preparation, scouting, and community involvement. Additionally, this position provides leadership and support for the vision and strategies of the head coach, along with recruiting coordinator responsibilities.

• Assist the head coach with coaching the team;
• Instruct, teach, and coach student‑athletes during practice and competitions
• Assess performance and provide practical instructions to student‑athletes
• Conduct video analysis and instruction as a teaching and preparation tool for games and competitions
• Assist with coaching in practices and/or competition strategy. Responsible for assisting in game preparation and strategy;

• Assist in recruiting quality, academically‑ and athletically‑qualified student‑athletes;
• Ensure academic success of student‑athletes;
• Assist in retaining current student‑athletes as team members;
• Monitor academic performance and counsel student‑athletes relative to academic success, progress, and eligibility, in cooperation with other divisional compliance staff;

• Schedule games, practices, team meetings, etc., from the direction of the head coach;
• Attend meetings with alumni and enhance public relations as needed;
• Assist in field maintenance;
• Maintain oversight of program budget(s) as directed by the head coach;
• Maintain adherence to NCAA, Atlantic Sun, and university rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and processes;
• Support the philosophy, goals, and mission of both the University and its intercollegiate athletics programs;
• Assist with cultivating and soliciting donors, as needed;
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Other responsibilities will be assigned in an administrative capacity – these may include a community outreach program for student‑athletes and organizing a program that encourages former athletic alumni to support the department.

• Bachelor’s degree is required;
• Experience recruiting student‑athletes is preferred and preference will be given to candidates that can demonstrate a proven ability to recruit quality student‑athletes;
• Playing/Coaching experience at the intercollegiate level in baseball is preferred;
• Collegiate, club, or professional recruiting/coaching experience is preferred with preference given to candidates with three to five years of successful collegiate/club/professional recruiting and/or coaching experience;
• Knowledge of and experience with NCAA compliance is preferred;
• Knowledge of Division I baseball and NCAA rules preferred.

• Current, valid driver’s license is required;
• CPR certification, renewed annually, is required.

• Ability to effectively recruit and coach student‑athletes while maintaining concern for health and welfare, physical and psychological preparation;
• Ability to foster and maintain positive, effective relationships with student‑athletes, coaching staff, administrators, faculty, staff, parents, and the public;
• Organizational skills;
• Ability to interact effectively – both verbally and in written format – with a diverse group of student‑athletes, staff, faculty, administrators, parents, and the public;
• Ability to demonstrate respect for and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds;
• Knowledge of and the ability to maintain compliance with NCAA, ASUN, and university rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and processes;
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations governing recruitment, eligibility, and related functions;
• Ability to operate a PC and standard software programs as related to employment and position‑specific activities;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other divisional staff, coaches, and administrators.

As an Assistant Baseball Coach/Recruiting…