Assistant Baseball Coach

University of St Thomas•Saint Paul, MN

4d•$45,000 - $48,550•Onsite

About The Position

The University of St. Thomas invites qualified candidates to apply for an Assistant Basketball Coach position within the department for Intercollegiate Athletics. The University of St. Thomas embraces belonging and equal opportunity for all. Our convictions of dignity, diversity and personal attention call us to embody and champion an inclusive environment. The University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, or other protected characteristic. This commitment to inclusion and equal opportunity is consistent with our mission: Inspired by Catholic intellectual tradition, the University of St. Thomas educates students to be morally responsible leaders who think critically, act wisely, and work skillfully to advance the common good. A successful candidate will possess a commitment to the ideals of this mission.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
Three years of experience playing and/or coaching and recruiting at the collegiate level
A DMV background check is required for this role

Nice To Haves

A Master’s degree
Knowledge of NCAA and conference compliance rules and regulations
The use of technology and software related to the work to include Microsoft Office Suite, all social media platforms, and men’s baseball data, for example Catapult/XOS
An equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills have been acquired may be substituted.

Responsibilities

Recruitment, video analysis, skill development of student athletes, game/ practice planning & instruction, scouting, program social media strategy and day to day program administrative duties.
Specific emphasis on recruiting and player instruction.
Hitting and defensive background preferred.
Assisting in institutional compliance with NCAA and Conference rules and regulations.
Act as primary back up for head coach in his/her absence.
Work collaboratively with Head Coach, baseball staff and administration in developing a competitive Division 1 program.
Identify, evaluate, and recruit prospective student-athletes - local, regional, national, and international.
Establish and cultivate relationships with high school and junior college coaching.
Participate in the planning and execution of unofficial and official recruiting visits.
Maintain and manage recruiting logs and contact dates/times.
Assist in the instruction, assessment, and growth of men’s baseball student-athlete skill development.
Responsible for player development scope & sequence.
Assist in implementation and management of academic progress.
Serve as active participate in student-athlete progress off the field in a holistic approach including, but not limited to professional development, community service engagement and life skills.
Organize team travel including - ground transportation, lodging and meals.
Work collaboratively with head coach, equipment manager and vendor on team equipment ordering.
Contribute to the management and requesting of program annual operating budget.
Plan, coordinate and establish initial contact for program future scheduling.
Purposefully manage and execute all program social media content and delivery.
Establish work in partnership with external affairs administration to align with Intercollegiate Athletics over-arching strategic goals and initiatives related to social media.
Focus on alumni communication and engagement opportunities.
Organize, administer, and demonstrate all aspects of team practice.
Assist in practice and game strategy including opponent scouting.
Prepare for games involving video breakdown and analysis.
Maintain practice records in accordance with NCAA and conference guidelines.
Other duties as assigned by head coach