Assistant Baseball Coach

Berea College•Berea, KY

16h

About The Position

The Assistant Baseball Coach (Pitching Coach) assists the head coach with managing all aspects of an NCAA Division III athletic program. The position provides coaching and instruction to student-athletes, helps with program administration and oversight, supports recruiting and academic progress, and contributes to a positive student-athlete culture. The coach must uphold Berea College and athletic-affiliation policies and rules, demonstrate professional leadership and sportsmanship, and assist with facility upkeep and other duties assigned by the head coach. This is a part-time position. Work is primarily outdoors on a baseball field or indoors in an athletic facility, under general supervision. The role requires flexible hours and attendance at evening and weekend events, especially during the season, as well as some travel.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Demonstrated successful coaching experience, preferably at the collegiate level.
Outstanding knowledge of teaching and coaching baseball.
Ability to work with and relate well to student-athletes.
Knowledge of and ability to follow college policies and procedures.
Strong personal work ethic and a high level of personal integrity.
Willingness to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Understanding and agreement with the mission and Great Commitments of Berea College.
Familiarity with the NCAA Division III philosophy.
CPR/AED/First Aid certification; certifications not held upon hire must be promptly attained and regularly maintained.
Valid driver’s license; the role requires ability to drive a 12-passenger van.
Ability to perform some heavy lifting and move freely throughout a four-floor athletic and recreation facility and outdoor athletic facilities.
Ability to use standard computer hardware and software applications.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.
Coaching experience at the collegiate level.

Responsibilities

Provide coaching and instruction to student-athletes participating in the program.
Assist the head coach with administrative duties and program oversight as directed.
Support the head coach.
Assist with actively recruiting new student-athletes within Berea College and NCAA Division III guidelines.
Support the academic progress of all team members.
Demonstrate leadership, sportsmanship, and conduct representative of the coaching profession and Berea College Athletics.
Maintain compliance with conference and national athletic-affiliation rules and regulations.
Assist with general facility upkeep and maintenance.
Complete the annual NCAA coach’s rules test.
Attend college and departmental meetings as required.
Ensure student-athletes comply with College policies applicable to all students.
Mentor student-athletes and develop a positive culture.
Perform related duties assigned by the head coach and other duties assigned to assist the College.
Attend evening and weekend athletic events, particularly during the sport season.
Travel as required.