Assistant Baseball Coach

CHESS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Baseball Coach reports to the Head Coach to support the overall development and management of the baseball program. The role focuses on instructing student-athletes during practices and competitions, assisting with academic oversight, and executing recruitment strategies in compliance with NJCAA regulations. Additionally, the coach handles essential logistical, data, and field maintenance duties while fostering a positive team-building environment.

Requirements

Knowledge in the development of Community College athletic programs
Knowledge in management and team building concepts
Knowledge in procurement and monitoring and development of a financial budget
Ability to adhere to NJCAA rules and regulations
Ability to adhere to FERPA rules and regulations
Skills in weight and diet training concepts
Skills in field maintenance
Ability to adhere to required office hours
Associate’s Degree in a related field is required or a combination of education and experience.
At least three years of coaching or collegiate experience, team development experience at the high school or community college level, or a combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

Ability to obtain and maintain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with passenger endorsement within nine (9) months of employment is required.
Current CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications are preferred and must be obtained prior to first contest if not currently held.
Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development, coaching education, and modern student-athlete engagement practices.

Responsibilities

Assists with organizing, preparing, and conducting team practices; oversees drills, provides group and one-on-one instruction during training and competition.
Assists with preparing a recruitment plan that coordinates and collaborates with the LCC A&R Department strategies to recruit the best suitable student-athlete in accordance with NJCAA regulations.
Attends recruiting events discussed in the recruitment plan; properly contact and maintain contact with probable student athletes discussed during recruiting meetings.
Assist with coordinating all transportation, meals and lodging for the team.
Assists in the overseeing of warm-up, stretching, weight training, speed & agility, and arm training program; ensures student athletes progress and adherence to the activities which comprise the program.
Assists with student-athlete academic progress; supervise study halls and academic progress reports.
Compiles, distributes, reports and maintains all statistical information for teams and individual student athletes. Makes this information available to those who request the information.
Organizes camps, clinics, and workshops related to their sport.
Coordinates all field maintenance activities with LCC Staff to ensure proper and safe field conditions at all practices, games and events.
Performs other duties as assigned.