Assistant Coach, Men's Baseball

Cornell University•Ithaca, MI

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Coach for Men’s Baseball supports the head coach in the planning and operation of the Cornell Men’s Baseball program. This includes assisting with practice and games; preparation as assigned; evaluating performances and making recommendations to the head coach regarding individual participation in games. The Assistant Coach looks to identify, encourage, and evaluate application and acceptance of student athletes at Cornell in accordance with Ivy League, NCAA and University policies as assigned by the head coach. Cornell University is an innovative Ivy League university and a great place to work. Our inclusive community of scholars, students and staff impart an uncommon sense of larger purpose and contribute creative ideas to further the university's mission of teaching, discovery and engagement. We offer a rich array of services, programs and benefits to help employees advance in their career and enhance the quality of personal life, including employee wellness, workshops, childcare and adoption assistance, parental leave and flexible work options.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of relevant baseball experience (coaching or competitive collegiate playing) or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Proven success and potential in coaching, recruiting and developing student-athletes.
Highly motivated with an outstanding work ethic and a relentless recruiter.
Knowledgeable of NCAA rules.
Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.

Nice To Haves

Experience coaching hitters at the college level.

Responsibilities

Supports the head coach in the planning and operation of the Cornell Men’s Baseball program.
Assists with practice and games.
Assists with preparation as assigned.
Evaluates performances and makes recommendations to the head coach regarding individual participation in games.
Identifies, encourages, and evaluates application and acceptance of student athletes at Cornell in accordance with Ivy League, NCAA and University policies as assigned by the head coach.
Fosters a culture of belonging and a healthy work environment by communicating across differences; being cooperative, collaborative, open, and welcoming; showing respect, compassion, and empathy; engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective; speaking up when others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and supporting work/life integration of oneself and others.