Assistant Coach - Baseball

SALEM COMMUNITY COLLEGE•Carneys Point Township, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Assists the head coach in supporting student-athlete academic success, recruiting prospective student-athletes following the College’s mission and student-athlete recruitment procedures, and planning and directing the applicable sports program/athletic team.

Requirements

Experience Playing and coaching designated sport
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
Good interpersonal and communication skills; Ability to communicate effectively with students, family members, faculty, staff, administrators and high school and college athletic staff.
Working knowledge of current and emerging computer hardware and software, including Microsoft Office products.
Knowledge of rules, strategies, and techniques of the applicable sport
Knowledge of methods of physical conditioning
Knowledge of any divisional regulations pertaining to the sport
Knowledge of College, rules and regulations governing sports schedules and activities within and outside of College
Knowledge of equipment, materials and supplies required to provide facilities suitable for the applicable sport
Ability to plan, organize and direct a sports program/athletic team
Valid driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

Assists the head coach in supporting student-athlete academic success by ensuring students are meeting the College’s academic progress expectations and assists head coach in providing and enforcing appropriate interventions when there are signs of deficiency.
Maintains positive relationships with New Jersey high school coaches to assist the athletic coach in recruiting prospective student-athletes.
Collaborates with other coaches to plan and direct the athletic team, assigning positions, preparing players for athletic competition, developing and implementing strategies to improve performance, and determining game strategy.
Models and encourages leadership, sportsmanship, teamwork, and positive citizenship.
Assists in verifying athlete eligibility prior to competition.
In the absence of the head coach, serves as the responsible party for student-athlete safety and conduct during all team athletic practices, games, events and activities and notifies the athletic director of any issues.
Assists the head coach in supporting marketing and public relations efforts by providing game/athletic contest results in a timely manner, sharing student-athlete success stories, and promoting athletics in the community using forums such as social media.
Assists in overseeing the maintenance and inventory of sports equipment and supplies.
Participates in regular coaching meetings and professional development as designated by the athletic director
Performs other duties as assigned.