Assistant Baseball Coach 2

University of California, Riverside; California (MO); On-site; USD 46,100 - 75,300; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Riverside is seeking an Assistant Baseball Coach 2 to support all aspects of a Division I baseball program. The role emphasizes recruiting qualified student-athletes, assisting in academic progress, and leading practices and competitions.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree and 2–4 years of related experience, with strong interpersonal, decision-making and communication skills to work with athletes, staff, and external partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related area or equivalent experience.
• 2–4 years of related experience in collegiate athletics.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to work with athletic participants.
• Sound judgment, problem solving, and clear written/verbal communication.
• Knowledge of coaching principles and applicable sport rules.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all aspects of a Division I baseball program.
• Identify and recruit academically and athletically qualified student-athletes.
• Support academic progress of student-athletes.
• Prepare and conduct individual and team practices, training, and competition.
• Foster growth of student-athletes academically, athletically, and personally.
• Organize team and staff travel arrangements; handle administrative duties.
• Manage ordering of team meals; coordinate and administer baseball events.
• Represent the program in promoting and fundraising efforts.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal & written communication

Recruitment of student-athletes

Coaching principles

NCAA/NAIA rules knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Position Information

The Assistant Baseball Coach 2 is responsible for assisting with all aspects of an NCAA Division I Baseball program including, but not limited to, the identification and recruitment of academically and athletically qualified student-athletes; supporting the academic progress of student-athletes; preparing and conducting individual and team practices, training, and competition; fostering the academic, athletic, and personal growth of student-athletes; organizing team and staff travel arrangements; facilitating administrative duties and paperwork; managing the ordering of team meals; coordinating and administering special baseball events and representing the sports program as needed in association with promoting and fundraising for the program. Intercollegiate Athletics is also recruiting for a Assistant Baseball Coach 3, recruitment #37698149. Candidates are encouraged to apply to both positions, as three (3) positions will be filled. The full salary range for the Assistant Baseball Coach 2 is $46,100.00 - $75,300.00 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs. Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff. As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Requirements

Educational Requirements

Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training with a college-level program.

Experience Requirements

2 - 4 years of related experience.

• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with athletic participants.
• Ability to demonstrate sound judgment and decision-making; be an effective problem solver and effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Specialized knowledge of the team sport or activity, as well as basic technical expertise in coaching principles.
• Current knowledge of applicable rules and standards of the affiliated athletic conference, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) or National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), as well as other associations and agencies to which the campus adheres, and, at all times avoid any and all violations of these rules and standards.
• Demonstrated effective problem solving and communication skills, verbally and in writing.

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Information

In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.

• UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
• UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
• UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
• Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
• Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
• UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.

University of California Equal Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.

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Job Description Details

Generic Scope

Professional who applies acquired job skills, policies, and procedures to complete substantive assignments/projects/tasks of moderate scope and complexity; exercises judgment within defined guidelines and practices to determine appropriate action.

Custom Scope

Under general direction, oversees specific aspects of a small to mid-size sports program. May provide guidance to other personnel.

Department Custom Scope

The Assistant Baseball Coach 2 is responsible for assisting with all aspects of an NCAA Division I Baseball program including, but not limited to, the identification and recruitment of academically and athletically qualified student-athletes; supporting the academic progress of student-athletes; preparing and conducting individual and team practices, training, and competition; fostering the academic, athletic, and personal growth of student-athletes; organizing team and staff travel arrangements; facilitating administrative duties and paperwork; managing the ordering of team meals; coordinating and administering special baseball events and representing the sports program as needed in association with promoting and fundraising for the program.