Intern / Assistant Baseball Coach

Hanover College•Hanover, IN

About The Position

The Intern / Assistant Baseball Coach is involved in the day-to-day activities of Hanover College’s Division III baseball program. The role assists the head coach with all aspects of the program, including coaching, recruiting, teaching duties, transporting teams to games and tournaments, and other assigned tasks. The coach assists with student-athlete recruitment, scheduling seasons and practice times, and preparing for and scouting opponents. The role provides customer service to student-athletes, faculty, administration, parents, fans, and the community. In support of the head coach, the coach helps manage the program within a set budget; prepare for games and practices; arrange team travel; purchase and maintain safe, adequate equipment; attend conference coaches’ meetings; and follow conference guidelines and NCAA rules and regulations. The position also performs general duties supporting program quality, safety, and student-athlete development; promotes a positive image of Hanover College in accordance with its mission, principles, and strategic plan; and supports a welcoming College environment. Other duties may be assigned by the head coach or the Vice President for Athletics.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
Valid driver’s license required.
Ability to coach, teach, and recruit within the philosophy of Division III athletics and a liberal arts institution.
Demonstrated knowledge of the game.
Dedication to the development of the total student-athlete.
Strong communication and interaction skills.
Strong computer skills.
Ability to be a College-authorized driver.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
Previous successful college or high school playing and/or coaching or teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist the head coach with coaching, recruiting, teaching duties, team transportation to games and tournaments, and other program activities.
Assist with on- and off-campus student-athlete recruitment.
Assist with scheduling the season and practice times.
Assist with preparation and scouting of opponents.
Provide customer service to student-athletes, faculty, administration, parents, fans, and the community.
Help the head coach operate the program within a set budget.
Assist with game and practice preparation and team travel arrangements.
Assist with purchasing and maintaining safe and adequate equipment.
Attend conference coaches’ meetings and know and abide by conference guidelines and NCAA rules and regulations.
Assist the head coach in initiating changes to improve program quality and the student-athlete experience.
Perform general duties that support program quality, safety, and student-athlete development.
Promote a positive image of Hanover College and represent it in accordance with the College’s mission, principles, and strategic plan.
Support a welcoming College environment.
Complete duties assigned by the head coach and perform other duties assigned by the Vice President for Athletics.