Assistant Coach, Baseball/Recreation Equipment Coordinator

University of Wisconsin Stout•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 baseball program to support University and Department objectives, and performs teaching duties within the Department of Athletics. The incumbent is expected to conduct professional responsibilities in a way that demonstrates 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 operation of equipment room facilities, including student-athletes’ uniforms and practice gear. The coordinator maintains inventory of uniforms and sports equipment, ensures equipment is properly set up and cleaned for practices and games, and directs and assigns work schedules for student employees. This is a full-time, salaried, exempt, annual (12-month), limited appointee position.

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 requirements of the Travel and Expense Policy.
Eligibility to work in the United States by the effective date of appointment; the University does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position.
Successful completion of a criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

Pitching experience.
Demonstrated strong commitment to athletes as students.
Social media relations experience.
Fundraising experience.
Community relations experience.
Five professional references, including two current or former supervisors, are 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 manner 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.