Assistant Baseball Coach

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title Assistant Baseball Coach Department MNC Job Description

Title: Assistant Baseball Coach

Department: Athletics

Reports to: Head Baseball Coach

Category: Full-time, 12-month

Summary/Objective

Reporting to the Head Baseball Coach, the Assistant Baseball Coach is responsible for assisting the head coach in meeting the goals of guiding and building an elite-level NCAA Division II program. This requires the promotion of academic achievement and character of the student-athlete, fans, and the overall College community. The Assistant Baseball Coach will be responsible for recruiting prospective student-athletes, individual player development, game day preparation, opponent scouting, academic monitoring, and on-field coaching during practices and games. A focus on generation of net tuition revenue and meticulous budget management is essential for this position. The Assistant Baseball Coach must abide by NCAA, Conference Carolinas, College, and Title IX regulations.

Benefits

Lees-McRae College offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes Highmark Blue Cross/Blue Shield medical plans with wellness incentives, Aetna dental coverage with orthodontia for children, and a voluntary vision plan for all employees. Life and long-term disability insurance are employer-paid, with optional voluntary life coverage available. Employees can take advantage of flexible spending accounts, a retirement plan with up to 5% employer match after one year, and generous paid time off including vacation, sick, personal, holiday, and college-closed days. Tuition waiver benefits are available for employees and dependents, along with access to a national tuition exchange program. Additional perks include free monthly dining, discounted meal plans, and required direct deposit for payroll.

Essential Functions

• Assist the head coach in all day-to-day operations of the baseball program which includes game preparation, organization and implementation of effective practice schedules, off-season programs and in-game coaching
• Evaluation and recruitment of elite prospective student-athletes
• Training and development of all student-athletes
• Monitoring student-athletes' academic progress and growth as a person
• Ability to participate and lead in practice and drills
• Individual workouts, conditioning, and strength training with players
• Direction, instruction and assistance with summer baseball camps
• Game film study and preparation
• Game day meal planning and organization
• Travel coordination for away competitions
• Investment in the lives and growth of student-athletes
• Assisting head coach in all phases of student-athlete mentoring and evaluation
• Schedule non-conference games and arrange travel for the team and staff
• Other administrative duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently
• Must be able to work as a member of a team
• Detailed-oriented
• Goal-oriented
• Must be able to build relationships with prospective student-athletes and families, high school/boarding school and AAU coaches, community college coaches, faculty and staff, community members, and external vendors
• Excellent communication and follow-up skills
• Must demonstrate entrepreneurial thinking
• Innovation and creativity
• Ability to maintain confidential information and files

Supervisory Responsibility

This position will not directly supervise staff, but it will have responsibility for such when it comes to student assistants and/or managers.

Work Environment

Normal office environment in addition to non-traditional environment that includes gymnasiums, weight room, and locker room. Coach will be outside on the field for team activities and extra skill sessions.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position that will require evening and weekend work. Days and hours of work will vary. Monday through Friday hours can be 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. or 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Frequent evening and weekend work is required for recruitment and games.

Travel

Extensive travel, including overnight travel, is required. Must possess a valid state-issued driver's license and a clean driving record.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Previous coaching and/or playing experience at the high school, college, or professional level
• Excellent written and oral communication, well-developed presentation skills, and outstanding customer and quality service skills
• Competency with Microsoft Office applications and social media marketing platforms
• Ability to build relationships with student-athletes and families

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field
• Experience with Slate or another CRM
• Certifications: CPR, AED, and First Aid.

Physical Demands

The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must be able to lift or move up to 50 pounds.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number S130P Number of Vacancies 1 Job Open Date Special Instructions to Applicants Quick Link for Internal Postings https://leesmcrae.peopleadmin.com/postings/546

Supplemental Questions

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

• Transcripts
• Letter of Recommendation
• Curriculum Vitae
• Media File
• Portfolio
• Teaching Philosophy