Assistant Baseball Coach

Assistant Baseball Coach

Walla Walla Community College

Salary:
See Position Description

Job Type:

Job Number:
Asst Baseball

Location:

Walla Walla, WA

Department: STUDENT SERVICES

Closing:
Continuous

Join our team to help inspire all students to discover their potential and achieve their goals by providing relevant, equitable, and innovative learning opportunities and services.

Walla Walla Community College is accepting applications to fill the part-time role of Assistant Baseball Coach on the Walla Walla Campus.

At Walla Walla Community College, we inspire all students to discover their potential and achieve their goals by providing relevant, equitable, and innovative learning opportunities and services. As an organization, we value learning opportunities, a sense of community, diversity, health and humor, excellence, integrity, teamwork, innovation, personal and professional growth, and sustainability.

The Assistant Baseball Coach assists the Head Baseball Coach in the development and success of a competitive NWAC baseball program. This position primarily focuses on coaching and developing players, while supporting other aspects of team operations, recruitment, and student-athlete success. The Assistant Coach is expected to promote academic achievement, sportsmanship, and a positive student-athlete experience consistent with program, college, and conference values.

This position is intended to be developmental in nature, focused mainly on on-field instruction and training, however opportunities to gain experience in other areas of the baseball program can be created as seen fit.

• Provide primary coaching and instruction for position players, including infield or outfield, hitting, base running, and defensive fundamentals.
• Assist in planning and conducting team practices, workouts, and skill development sessions.
• Assist with offensive strategy, practice organization, and gameday coaching responsibilities.
• Support recruiting efforts by evaluating prospective student-athletes, especially at on-campus recruiting opportunities, and engage in occasional communication with recruits.
• Assist with scouting reports, video review, and opponent analysis.
• Promote positive team culture, leadership development, and accountability.
• Uphold and enforce all NWAC, college, and baseball program rules and policies.

• Position-Player Instruction and Development
• Player Development and Mentorship
• Practice and Game Preparation
• Recruiting and Talent Evaluation
• Communication and Collaboration
• NWAC Compliance and Professional Conduct
• Time Management and Reliability
• Adaptability and Problem Solving
• Technology and Video Analysis (preferred)

Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered at the discretion of the college.

• Playing and/or coaching experience at the collegiate or high school level.
• Strong knowledge of baseball fundamentals with an emphasis on position-player development.
• Ability to coach offensive and defensive skills effectively.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work afternoons/evenings, weekends, and travel as required.
• Commitment to the on-field and off-field success and development of student-athletes.

• Previous coaching experience at the community college or collegiate level.
• Experience coaching position players (infield, outfield, hitting, base running).
• Recruiting experience within the NWAC or the Pacific Northwest Region.
• Familiarity with video analysis and basic baseball technology.
• Valid driver's license and ability to operate college vehicles as required.

This is a part-time temporary assistant coach position eligible for a one time stipend of $1500.00 for this season and is located at the Walla Walla Campus.

• Work Environment/Physical Demands/
  
  Travel Required:
• Ability to work afternoons/evenings, weekends, and travel as required for competition.
• Ability to lift items up to 45 lbs.
• Ability to obtain certification and operate college vehicles if required for travel.

Persons hired must be able to provide acceptable documentation of lawful authorization to work in the United States within three (3) days of employment. WWCC participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Candidates may be subject to a criminal history background check as a condition of employment.

Information from the background check may not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position. WWCC requires all employees to participate in direct deposit for payment of salary. WWCC is a tobacco free campus.

This position is posted as open until filled. Applications are screened as received. To qualify for consideration, applicants must meet required qualifications and submit a…