Assistant Coach, Men's Baseball

Owens Community College•Toledo, OH

About The Position

The Assistant Coach, Men's Baseball attends all practices and games and supports the head coach in carrying out coaching responsibilities. The role includes recruiting, scheduling, fundraising, and coaching home and away games. The assistant coach teaches baseball techniques, rules, strategies, and tactics; supervises practices and contests; and helps ensure transportation is conducted safely. The coach also works to maintain discipline and improve morale and cooperation within the collegiate sports program. The position includes conditioning athletes for endurance, strength, and agility; informing team members about rules and changes; and helping plan and implement in-season and out-of-season conditioning and weight programs. The assistant coach works closely with the Athletic Director to communicate potential problems and awards. Hours vary by semester, with extended hours based on game schedules.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.).
Previous baseball coaching experience at the high school and/or club level.
Acceptable criminal background check.
Valid driver's license.
Knowledge and background in baseball.
Thorough knowledge of athletics policies approved by the NJCAA, OCCAC, and Owens Community College.
Understand FERPA and the proper administrative line of command, and refer student and parent requests or grievances through proper channels.
Be accountable for personal actions on and off campus properties.

Nice To Haves

Previous baseball coaching experience at the collegiate level is preferred.
College playing experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Attend all practices and games; work extended hours based on game schedules.
Recruit, schedule, fundraise, and coach home and away baseball games.
Assist the head coach in carrying out coaching responsibilities.
Maintain discipline and promote morale and cooperation within the collegiate sports program.
Teach baseball techniques, rules, strategies, tactics, and fundamentals, including rule changes.
Supervise and conduct practices and contests, and ensure transportation is conducted safely.
Condition athletes for activities requiring endurance, strength, and agility.
Help plan and implement in-season and out-of-season conditioning and weight programs.
Work closely with the Athletic Director and notify them of potential problems and awards.
Arrive early enough to prepare for practices, contests, and meetings, and remain afterward to assist players or participate in staff discussions.
Maintain appropriate conduct and avoid criticizing, admonishing, or arguing with other staff in front of players, parents, or fans.
Improve coaching skills by attending clinics.