Assistant Baseball Coach

Texas A&M University System • College Station, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service. The Texas A&M Athletics department is committed to building champions through academic achievement, athletic excellence, and national recognition of student-athletes, teams, and programs. We are a proud member of the Southeastern Conference, with more than 650 Texas A&M student-athletes competing at the NCAA Division 1-A level in 20 varsity sports.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One year of baseball coaching/teaching/playing experience.
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree.
• Previous Division I college coaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Coaching - At the direction of the Head Coach, provides instruction, demonstration, and teaching the sport's dynamics to student-athletes to ensure the maximum potential of individuals and the team as a whole.
• Assists in coaching team during scheduled events.
• Assists with the development and implementation of strategy to obtain maximum level of team and individual performance.
• Recruiting - Scouts and recruits prospective student-athletes from high schools, junior and community colleges.
• Makes recommendation to the head coach regarding potential of student-athlete.
• At the direction of the Head Coach, works with Scholastic Supervisors and Coordinator for Student-Athlete Services to determine each students academic qualifications and suitability for admission, assists in making application.
• Administration - Performs administrative duties as assigned by Head Coach. These duties may include, but are not limited to: coordinating and arranging team travel, coordinating and arranging competitive schedule, organizing and scheduling practice sessions, updating and maintaining student-athlete recruiting databases, updating and maintaining files (both hard copy and video) of opponents, developing and distributing scouting reports on opponents, analyzing opponents film and scouting reports, assisting in the requisitioning and purchasing of uniforms and equipment, organizing on-campus visits by prospective student-athletes (both official and unofficial).
• Academics - At the direction of the Head Coach, works closely with Scholastic Supervisor to monitor the scholastic progress of each student-athlete.
• Assists in enforcement of mandatory study programs for freshman and upper classmen having academic difficulties.
• Enforces Athletic Department requirements for class attendance, make-up course work, etc.
• Compliance - Maintains continual and thorough familiarity with all applicable NCAA, Conference, and University rules and regulations.
• Establishes and ensures communication and enforcement of rules and regulations concerning student-athletes: conduct, appearance, road games, punctuality and other areas as deemed appropriate.
• Public Relations - Participates in media-related activities including newspaper, television, radio interviews and new conferences.
• Accepts speaking engagements and makes public appearances at schools, Aggie Clubs, banquets and civic organizations.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays
• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
• Free exercise programs and release time
• All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
• Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
• Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level