Assistant Coach, Baseball

Mercer University•Macon, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Mercer University Athletics Department is searching for an Assistant Coach for Baseball on the Macon, Georgia campus. The assistant coach is responsible for recruiting potential student-athletes. This position will scout opponents and assist with preparing game strategy, player development for offensive skills, and outfield/catching and defensive skills. The assistant coach will also assist in scheduling and travel arrangements, fundraising/athletic development, monitoring academic progress of student-athletes, and ordering and managing equipment. This position is also responsible for other duties as assigned.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university
Prior collegiate playing or experience coaching baseball at the collegiate level, preferably in Division I
Valid driver's license
Insurable by the university's carrier
Working knowledge of NCAA and Atlantic Sun conference rules in relation to baseball.
NCAA/Atlantic Sun Conference recruiting test which allows the coach to recruit off-campus.
A baseball oriented background.
Ability to recruit quality student-athletes who have the capabilities to be successful in a challenging academic and athletic environment.
Criminal History background check
Approved Driver's Check background check

Responsibilities

Instruct, teach and coach student-athletes during practice and competition (Direct, encourage, and motivate athletes to prepare them for competitions).
Instruct athletes on proper techniques of hitting, baserunning, and infield/outfield play of baseball.
Encourage and promote high academic and athletic standards.
Sets a high standard in academic and scholarly excellence, personal integrity, professional competence, and professional ethics.
Teaching life skills to enrich the emotional well-being of the student-athlete through proper role modeling and the demonstration of high ethical standards and behavior.
Works to prepare them for life after baseball as well as setting high standards for personal integrity and professional ethics.
Conduct video analysis and instruction as a teaching and preparation tool.
Plans practice and/or competition strategy.
Identify, evaluate and recruit potential team members.
Retain current MU students as team members.
Ensure that program meets annual squad size number.
Ensure program recruiting activities adhere to University and NCAA Policies and Procedures.
Assist with travel arrangements.
Assist with fundraising.
Maintaining facilities and equipment.
Monitoring academic progress of student-athletes.