Assistant Baseball Coach

SUMMARY

The Harris-Stowe State Assistant Baseball Coach position is responsible for assisting with managing all aspects of the baseball program. The ideal candidate would lead student athletes by example, coach athletic and academic excellence; modeling the NAIA Live 5. The Assistant Baseball Coach is responsible for recruitment, conditioning, training, and performance of student athletes, as well as assist with fiscal program management, for the Harris-Stowe State University baseball Program. This position reports to the Head Baseball Coach. This is a professional coaching position and all of the duties of the position must be conducted in adherence with the policies, rules, and regulations of the NAIA, the America Midwest Conference and Harris-Stowe State University. Employees in this job class may be subject to the terms and conditions of an employment contract which is typically subject to review and renewal on an annual basis.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with all aspects of program operation and development, recruitment of prospective student-athletes, monitoring of student-athlete academic progress, organization and execution of practices and competitions for the spring.
• Responsible for equipment distribution and inventory, scouting, strength and conditioning, off-season program workout programs, and other duties assigned by the Head Baseball Coach in accordance with applicable rules and obligations of the Athletic Department, the University, AMC, and NAIA
• Demonstrates effective organizational, supervisory, promotional, budget management and computer skills
• Attends monthly staff meetings
• Models and teaches NAIA Live 5; integrity, respect, responsibility, servant leadership, and sportsmanship
• Ability to monitor academic performance of student athletes.
• Promote philosophy of the athletic department and HSSU University

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Position requires diploma, Bachelor's degree preferred. Candidate must have a minimum of 3 years as a collegiate baseball coach and/or baseball player. Must possess extensive recruiting, coaching techniques and skills, camp coordination and facilitation, community service, teambuilding, and fundraising experience. Field maintenance, NAIA eligibility and compliance experience is preferred.

OTHER REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES

Physical and Communication Requirements: The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation. This may include the ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods; use a computer, telephone, and other standard office equipment; review and process information presented in electronic and printed formats; and communicate effectively with colleagues, students, visitors, and other individuals in person, by telephone, and in other work-related settings.

Must have the physical agility to lift up to 25 pounds to shoulder height and 50 pounds to waist height; and to bend, to stoop, to sit on the floor, to climb stairs, to walk and to reach overhead.