Assistant Coach/Pitching Coach, Baseball

University of North Alabama•Florence, AL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for assisting the head coach with planning and organizing all phases of the baseball program. Responsibilities include coaching and administrative duties as directed by the head coach but are not limited to: assisting in practice planning and field coaching (running drills), position-specific player development and skills training, recruiting, game preparation, scouting, and community involvement. Additionally, this position provides leadership and support for the vision and strategies of the head coach.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree is required
A current, valid driver’s license in good standing is required
CPR certification, renewed annually, is required

Nice To Haves

Three to five years of successful collegiate, club, or professional recruiting and coaching experience
Experience recruiting quality student-athletes
Playing/coaching experience at the intercollegiate level in baseball and who can demonstrate a proven ability to recruit quality student-athletes
Experience with NCAA compliance and knowledge of Division I baseball and NCAA rules

Responsibilities

Assist the head coach with coaching the team
Manage pitching staff and develop pitching staff philosophy
Manage catchers and develop catching staff philosophy
Instruct, teach, and coach student-athletes during practice and competitions
Assess performance and provide practical instructions to student-athletes
Conduct video analysis and instruction as a teaching and preparation tool for games and competitions
Assist with coaching in practices and/or competition strategy(ies), and create and implement daily practice plans for student-athlete pitchers
In coordination with the strength and conditioning coaches, create weight-training and conditioning plans for pitchers, in- and off-season
Responsible for assisting in game preparation and strategy
Assist in recruiting quality, academically- and athletically qualified student-athletes
Ensure academic success of student-athletes
Assist in retaining current student-athletes as team members
Monitor academic performance and counsel student-athletes relative to academic success, progress, and eligibility, in cooperation with other divisional compliance staff
Schedule games, practices, team meetings, etc., under the direction of the head coach
Attend meetings with alumni and enhance public relations as needed
Assist in field maintenance
Maintain oversight of program budget(s) as directed by the head coach
Maintain adherence to NCAA, Atlantic Sun, and university rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and processes
Support the philosophy, goals, and mission of both the University and its intercollegiate athletics programs
Assist with cultivating and soliciting donors, as needed
Perform all other duties as assigned
Other responsibilities will be assigned in an administrative capacity – these may include a community outreach program for student-athletes and organizing a program that encourages former athletic alumni to support the department
Comply with all NCAA and Conference rules and regulations and with the provisions of gender equity as specified by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972
Participate in an annual review of relevant Conference and NCAA rules and regulations governing your position responsibilities
Advise the Athletics Director if you are aware of any violation of NCAA/conference rules or regulations in the University's athletics program