Athletics Assistant Coach

UNIVERSITY OF LYNCHBURG•Lynchburg, VA

About The Position

The full time Baseball assistant coach provides support and leadership in all aspects of developing highly successful programs primarily focussed on instruction and mentorship for student athletes. The Baseball assistant is expected to be fully integrated into the life of the program, the athletics department and university mission. The position is an avenue to empower and build lives through the avenue of college athletics.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited 4-year institution
Strong interpersonal and communications skills; demonstrated organizational and management ability.
The successful candidate must successfully pass a background check that is satisfactory to the University.

Nice To Haves

Successful experience at the college level is preferred.
Successful collegiate Baseball experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Jointly plan and implement practice with the head coach.
Develop/Oversee Offensive / Hitting Development Plan & Approach
Plan and implement individual practices as assigned by the head coach.
Set up equipment for individual and/or group drills.
Give one on one skill specific feedback to players during practice and contests.
Give group feedback to players during practice and contests.
Evaluate and/or identify the team's effectiveness for the day and future concerns.
Coordinate fitness and weight training sessions with strength and conditioning staff.
Assist with development of social media regularly, highlighting team activities/accomplishments and portraying team culture.
Prepare assessments of opponents and time standards.
Prepare logistics around competitions as assigned. Travel, meals, itinerary, etc.
Take initiative during warmups and during pre-meet preparation.
Provide feedback throughout the course of competition.
Positive reinforcement for athletes at all times possible.
Develop/Coordinate Individual Hitting Development Plans
Enforce/Coordinate with strength and conditioning coach.
Equipment inventory and setup.
Equipment and apparel distribution and inventory.
Organize individual one on one meetings.
Prepare season schedule and travel plans.
Work with the department for all necessary paperwork/certifications for the team.
Get driver authorization.
Planning special events and community service.
Arrange overnight visits for recruits.
Prepare communications with families and alumni.
Assist with daily field maintenance and preparation.
Uniforms distribution, collection and inventory.
Selection and organization of attire orders.
Planning visit days.
Become proficient with Front Rush database
Keep a record of interested students.
Keep a record of accepted students.
Keep a record of students who visited campus.
Keep a record of correspondences sent to prospective players and coaches.
Return correspondences sent to prospective players and coaches.
Identify top recruits.
View recruits profiles and progression.
Send out timely emails about events on campus.
Open House participation.
On campus meetings with families.
Provide Campus tours of recruits and families as directed.
Attend showcases and perspective player’s games throughout the year.
Performs any other related duties as may be required.