Assistant Coach Baseball

Merrimack College•North Andover, MA

28d•Onsite

About The Position

The assistant baseball coach is responsible for assisting the head baseball coach in all aspects of running an NCAA Division I baseball program by developing and implementing training sessions, practices and game plans, educating and coaching student-athletes, and supporting student-athletes in their personal, academic and athletic development at Merrimack College. This full time position reports directly to the head baseball coach and is responsible for assisting in all phases of the program in accordance with NCAA Division I, the Metro Conference, and Merrimack College rules, regulations and policies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Demonstrated success in the development of baseball skills.
Commitment to supporting the academic success and overall well-being of student-athletes.
Outstanding interpersonal skills and strong verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent administrative and organizational skills including the ability to prioritize and complete tasks by established deadlines.

Nice To Haves

NCAA DI collegiate playing and/or coaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist in the supervision of all aspects of the team, at the direction of the head coach.
Assist in organizing, planning and conducting effective and efficient team practices and individual skill instruction sessions with demonstrated ability to teach and instruct the sport.
Help prepare individual student-athletes and the team for competition.
Scout opposing teams and assist in the breakdown of game film for teaching purposes; assist in video analysis of team and individual players.
Participate in the development of student-athletes personally, academically and athletically.
Help monitor and ensure the academic progress of student-athletes.
Provide leadership to the volunteer coach, if applicable, as well as to auxiliary staff members.
Represent the program with the highest level of professionalism, sportsmanship and integrity.
Foster and maintain a culture that demonstrates a commitment to NCAA rules compliance, Metro Conference, and institutional policies.
Foster and maintain a culture that demonstrates a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging as well as trust mutual respect and belonging.
Participate in departmental activities including staff meetings, compliance education, diversity, equity and inclusion training, guest speaker presentations and other events/meetings.
Fulfill other specific areas of responsibility.