Assistant Coach Baseball
About The Position
The Assistant Coach Baseball assists with operating the baseball program and with student-athlete recruitment and retention, as well as general student recruitment and retention. Reporting to the Coach Baseball, this position supports athletic programming and department needs. A primary objective is to prepare student-athletes to compete successfully at the NJCAA and TCCAA Division I levels while supporting their satisfactory academic progress through graduation or transfer to a four-year university. The role also contributes to the broader work of the Athletics Department and College through recruitment, advising support, fundraising, community relations, event participation, and facility upkeep. The Assistant Coach helps ensure that student-athletes receive appropriate academic guidance and that the program complies with applicable NJCAA and TCCAA rules.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- One year of coaching experience.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with a diverse faculty, staff, and student population.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree.
- Collegiate coaching experience.
- Experience in one or more areas supporting Athletics Department operations and student-athlete success, such as academic advising or student support, fundraising, strength and conditioning or fitness center operations, intramural programming, game-day operations, athletic facility or field maintenance, or related areas.
Responsibilities
- Follow NJCAA and TCCAA rules and regulations in the daily and overall operation of the program.
- Help promote the College by soliciting and encouraging contributions and support for the Athletics Department.
- Participate, as requested, in events and activities intended to increase external participation in and support for Athletics and the College.
- Cultivate and maintain effective relationships with associations, conferences, alumni, media, civic groups, students, faculty, parents, and friends of the College.
- Recruit and retain student-athletes who can meet program competition expectations and succeed academically; also recruit prospective students for the College generally.
- Promote academic expectations and achievement, refer athletes to College resources, and monitor their academic progress using progress and Early Alert reports submitted by faculty.
- Scout opponents in preparation for in-season and postseason games.
- Assist in developing and managing the program budget, including recommendations for equipment purchases and replacement, travel, and expenses for student-athlete exposure opportunities.
- Oversee organized daily practices and physical conditioning.
- Assist with annual fundraising efforts with the Athletics Department and College Foundation.
- Remain current on academic advising techniques through professional development.
- Work with the Director of Advising and the professional advisor assigned to the team to ensure appropriate advising based on students’ majors and NJCAA and TCCAA eligibility requirements.
- Coordinate with Student Affairs and Academic Affairs departments to support student-athletes’ transition into and through college, including transfer to another institution.
- Assist with implementing and delivering summer camps and tournaments throughout the year.
- Ensure team media information is accurate, current, and complete, including rosters, webpages, brochures, and recruiting materials.
- Assist with game scheduling in conjunction with the Director of Athletics and other appropriate athletic teams.
- Assist with facility maintenance throughout the year and ensure external facility users follow College procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Health, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability insurance; FSA/HSA.
- Wellness Incentive Program for employees enrolled in Health coverage.
- Educational assistance, including fee waiver, spouse/dependent discounts, and tuition reimbursement.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Longevity pay.
- Retirement options: State of Tennessee Pension (TCRS), 401a, 401K with up to $50 per month match, 403b, and 457.
- 14 paid holidays per year.
- Annual leave, if applicable.
- Sick leave.
- Sick Leave Bank.
- State Employee Discount Program with over 900 merchants.
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Job Type
Full-time
