Assistant Coach, Baseball/Recreation Equipment Coordinator

Universities of Wisconsin•Stevens Point, WI

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About The Position

This is a dual-role position within the Division of Student Affairs and Athletics. As Assistant Baseball Coach, the incumbent plans, recruits, coaches, develops, implements, communicates, and administers the program in support of University and Department objectives, and performs teaching duties within Athletics. The incumbent is expected to conduct professional responsibilities in a manner that enhances respect for student-athletes, the athletics program, the University, and themselves. The Assistant Baseball Coach reports to the Head Baseball Coach. Under the general supervision of the facilities director, the Recreation Equipment Coordinator oversees equipment room operations, including student-athletes’ uniforms and practice gear. The coordinator maintains appropriate inventories of uniforms and equipment for sports, ensures equipment is set up and cleaned properly for practices and games, and directs and assigns work schedules for student employees. The position is a full-time, salaried, exempt, annual (12-month), limited appointee position in the Division of Athletics at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point.

Requirements

Previous baseball playing and/or coaching experience.
Valid driver’s license and a reliable source of independent transportation for periodic in-state work travel, and/or compliance with the Travel and Expense Policy.
Eligibility to work in the United States by the effective date of appointment without employer sponsorship.
A criminal background check is required.
At least three professional references are required, including one current or former supervisor.

Nice To Haves

Pitching experience.
Demonstrated strong commitment to athletes as students.
Social media relations experience.
Fundraising experience.
Community relations experience.
Providing five professional references, including two current or former supervisors, is preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan, recruit, coach, develop, implement, communicate, and administer the baseball program to achieve University and Department objectives.
Perform teaching duties within the Department of Athletics.
Conduct professional responsibilities in a way that enhances respect for student-athletes, the athletics program, the University, and themselves.
Oversee operation of equipment room facilities, including student-athletes’ uniforms and practice gear.
Maintain proper inventory of uniforms and equipment for sports.
Ensure equipment is set up and cleaned properly for practices and games.
Direct and assign work schedules for student employees.