Interim Assistant Coach, Baseball

Coastal Bend College•Beeville, TX

About The Position

The Interim Assistant Coach, Baseball provides leadership support to the Head Coach in all aspects of a National Junior Collegiate Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division I men’s baseball program. The position assists with coaching, scheduling, practice planning, student-athlete evaluation, recruitment, training, and coaching. It also supports program budgeting, fundraising, student-athlete development and transfers, and outreach. Institutional duties include teaching classes or participating in “Plus One” duty, serving as an academic advisor after training, completing required paperwork and timesheets, participating in college-wide activities and professional development, and performing other assigned duties. The position involves travel coordination and safe operation of passenger vehicles for recruitment, advising, outreach, games, and practices. It includes work indoors on the court and outdoors on the field, as well as game-day operations support for Esports, men’s and women’s soccer, baseball, and softball. Game-day tasks may include event setup and breakdown, public address announcing, shot clock and scoreboard operation, scorekeeping, ticket taking, and concessions.

Requirements

Associate’s degree, or a high school diploma/GED and 30 or more hours of higher education.
First aid, CPR, and AED certifications.
Valid Texas Driver’s License; a copy must be filed with the Coastal Bend College Business Office.
Excellent driving record, maintained throughout employment.
Candidates are expected to work as a team member in Athletics, serve as a role model for students, and maintain appropriate professional relationships with students.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.
At least five years combined of active game-situation coaching at the high school, travel/club, and/or collegiate level; multiple years of professional or collegiate playing/coaching experience will be accepted.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Experience with NJCAA, NCAA, and NAIA rules compliance regulations.

Responsibilities

Assist the Head Coach with coaching relevant knowledge, skills, techniques, and strategy.
Assist with developing seasonal and off-season game schedules in coordination with coaches from opposing schools.
Assist with developing weekly practice plans and evaluating student-athletes.
Recruit qualified student-athletes and communicate effectively with prospective student-athletes.
Train and coach program student-athletes.
Assist with continuous development, management, and coordination of a balanced program budget.
Assist the Head Coach with fundraising coordination through the Athletic Director in partnership with the Coastal Bend College Foundation.
Assist the Head Coach with developing, implementing, and evaluating student-athlete recruitment plans.
Assist the Head Coach with developing and promoting current student-athletes to encourage university transfers.
Act as a role model, exercise good judgment, maintain safety awareness, and understand emergency procedures.
Conduct oneself professionally and maintain appropriate professional relationships with students.
Teach classes or participate in “Plus One” duty.
After training, maintain knowledge and serve as an academic advisor to the assigned program and the general student body.
Submit new-hire paperwork accurately and on time, and comply with timesheet requirements.
Dress appropriately and professionally.
Participate in at least five CBC Outreach and Recruiting activities.
Participate in college accreditation and other college-wide responsibilities, as well as professional development.
Assist with coordinating team transportation for recruitment, advising, outreach, games, and practices; conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections and practice defensive driving and passenger-seatbelt checks.
Maintain an excellent driving record and provide a copy of a valid Texas Driver’s License.
Serve on the game-day operations team, including setup, breakdown, and operations for Esports, men’s soccer, women’s soccer, baseball, and softball.
Perform game-day duties that may include public address announcing, shot clock operation, scoreboard operation, official scorekeeping, ticket taking, and concessions.
Perform other duties as assigned.