Assistant Baseball Coach

Universities of Wisconsin•Platteville, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

University of Wisconsin Platteville is seeking an Assistant Baseball Coach to join the Division of Athletics and Recreation. The Assistant Baseball Coach will assist the head coach in the organization, management, and coaching of the university baseball team in conjunction with other departmental responsibilities. This position has a salary of $31,500 and is benefit and paid leave eligible.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution
Strong administrative organizational skills
Written and oral communication skills
Knowledge of computer applications, including that for recruiting
Ability to work weekends & evenings and also to travel
Strong time management skills with exceptional attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Collegiate experience playing and/or coaching baseball

Responsibilities

Provide an overall positive educational environment for our Student-Athletes conducive to learning, athletic development, social growth, and preparing them for life beyond college.
Assist in the administration of the entire program; including assisting with daily practices, game responsibilities and alumni relations.
Identify, evaluate, and visit with student-athletes throughout the Tri-State area (as well as nationally) in high schools, camps or combines, and on-campus visits.
Assist the head coach in creating and implementing a recruitment strategy to attract top level, Division III prospects including: setting up campus visits, assisting student-athletes with the application process, and implementation of campus resources.
Be responsible for the development, safety and conduct of the team.
Have a thorough knowledge of NCAA, conference and institutional rules and conduct the unit within those regulations.
Follow all NCAA, WIAC, and institutional policies and conduct program within those regulations.
Be knowledge of and compliance with National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) regulations, both those general in nature and those that apply directly to the position’s responsibilities. Strict adherence to all applicable governing policies, procedures, and regulations of the NCAA is required and is a condition of employment
Assist in maintaining baseball and softball fields.
Assist in performing both direct and indirect public relations functions including promotion, fund raising, and community instruction through camps and/or clinics.
May supervise student staff and/or have budgetary responsibilities as well as assist with travel, schedules, etc. as deemed necessary by the head coach.
The secondary duties will be determined on department needs and the successful candidate’s experience and qualifications. Examples of secondary duties may include: event management, sports information, writing stories, compliance, fundraising, academics liaison, admissions liaison, student-athlete leadership/development/life skills, equipment, ticket operations, etc.
Follow all NCAA, WIAC, and institutional policies and conduct program within those regulations.
Compete at the highest level of competition within the WIAC and national level.
Meet annual recruitment minimums as set forth by the Athletic Director, if requested.
Maintain a GPA and graduation rate at or above the UW-Platteville all-campus Average
Engage with UW-Platteville Alumni and communicate with the UW-Platteville Foundation Office for all alumni fundraising events.
Department and team community service initiatives are highly encouraged.
Compete at the highest level of competition within the WIAC and national level.
Assist with departmental needs as requested.
When practical under the circumstances, intercollegiate athletic staff are encouraged to voluntarily attend all athletic events to promote audience participation and support for UW-Platteville team efforts.