Assistant Baseball Coach

Parkland College; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 2,000 - 7,000; Part time

Job summary

Parkland College in Champaign, Illinois is seeking an Assistant Baseball Coach to support the Head Coach in daily team operations and training. Responsibilities include coaching sessions, game day operations, and assisting with the recruitment and academic monitoring of athletes.

The ideal candidate will possess an associate’s degree or equivalent experience coaching baseball, along with strong communication skills. The position is part-time with a salary range of $2,000 to $7,000, subject to a criminal background check.

Qualifications

• Experience coaching or teaching baseball at high school or collegiate level required.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with diverse individuals.
• Availability for night and weekend work.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Coach in day-to-day operations of the Baseball Team.
• Conduct training sessions and teach proper techniques.
• Support game day operations and assist with travel planning.
• Engage in recruitment and monitor academic status of team members.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Coaching and teaching baseball experience

Ability to work nights and weekends

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Assistant Baseball Coach

Coaching appointments are located on Parkland College’s Campus in Champaign, Illinois and have a salary range of $2,000.00 - $7,000.00.

Applications accepted until position(s) is filled.

The Assistant Baseball Coach is a member of the Athletic Department staff and will assist the Head Coach in the day-to-day operations of the Baseball Team. The Assistant Baseball Coach is a part-time, stipend appointment on a schedule established by the Director of Athletics and the Head Baseball Coach. Internal and external events may occasionally necessitate an altered work schedule. The Assistant Baseball Coach must be able to work independently and accurately prioritize tasks.

Essential Job Functions

• Plan and contribute to the team’s technical training sessions; teach proper technique and training methods.
• Show athletes how to use fitness center equipment one-on-one or while in a group and instruct on the proper use of modern physical fitness equipment.
• Assist with game day operations: court set up, warm-up, in-game coaching, keeping and reporting statistics.
• Assist with team operations including travel to and from games.
• Assist with planning practice sessions.
• Assist in recruiting process: evaluation of prospective recruits, planning and facilitation of campus visits, weekly contact with recruits.
• Work in coordination with head coach to monitor team member’s academic status, assist with placement of players to four-year colleges, and ensure adherence to NJCAA rules and regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Associate’s degree or equivalent with experience coaching and/or teaching baseball at the high school or collegiate level.
• Prospective new hires will successfully complete a post‑offer, pre‑employment criminal background check with fingerprinting, which includes, but is not limited to, exclusionary offenses per the Illinois School Code and Title IV of the Higher Education Act.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to communicate effectively with individuals from various backgrounds.
• Availability to work nights and weekends.
• Compliance with SURS return‑to‑work restrictions for employers (40 ILCS 5/15‑139.5); candidates must either not be a SURS annuitant or must be willing to suspend their SURS annuity upon employment, except for those receiving their annuity under a Self‑Managed Plan or a lump‑sum payment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Applicants with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process.

Sponsorship

Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position.