Assistant Baseball Coach and Recruiting Coordinator

Bryant and Stratton College; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 5,600 - 7,500; Full time

Job summary

Bryant & Stratton College in Buffalo, NY is seeking an Assistant Baseball Coach to develop a competitive program within the Athletics Department. You will work under the Athletic Director and Head Coach to support coaching, recruiting, and game-day operations.

This role requires high school level or higher coaching experience, familiarity with USCAA rules, and a clean driving record. Flexibility for day, evening, and weekend commitments is essential to support practices and travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field is preferred.
• High school level or above baseball coaching experience required.
• Familiarity with USCAA rules and regulations a plus.
• Clean driving record and valid driver's license.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and leadership skills.”
• Positive role model for student-athletes.”

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Coach in all aspects of the baseball program.
• Recruit players and conduct tryouts for the team.
• Schedule, organize, supervise practices and games.
• Travel with the team; may drive vans to games.
• Promote academic success and monitor team eligibility.
• Flexible hours for practices and recruiting.

Skills

Coaching

Leadership

Mentoring

Team Player

Flexibility

Goal Completion

Education

Bachelor’s Degree Preferred

CPR/First Aid certification preferred

Job description

Unlock your full potential in the innovative and inclusive environment at Bryant & Stratton College. We are a career-focused, private, nonprofit college built differently to serve the needs of students, alumni, associates, employers, and the community. Founded in 1854, Bryant & Stratton College offers real-world education leading to bachelor's, associate's, and professional certificates after completion in the fields of healthcare, technology, legal, business, graphic design, and more. Bryant & Stratton College is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligible employer.

Job Description

Assistant baseball coaches are responsible for the overall development and advancement of a competitive athletic program while demonstrating high moral and ethical standards and positive sportsmanship.

Duties

• The Assistant Baseball Coach serves in the College Athletic Department, under the supervision of the Athletic Director and Head Soccer Coach.
• The Assistant Baseball Coach assists the Head Coach in all aspects of the baseball program.
• The Assistant Baseball Coach is responsible for recruiting players, holding tryouts and to assist in coaching the intercollegiate soccer team at Bryant & Stratton College.
• The Assistant Baseball Coach is expected to become knowledgeable of all The United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) soccer rules, including student-athlete eligibility requirements.
• The assistant coach must travel with the team unless alternate arrangements have been approved by the Athletic Director and Head Coach.
• As representatives of the College, all coaches and student-athletes must conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times. It is the responsibility of the Assistant Baseball Coach to supervise staff and student-athletes while traveling, to ensure the safety of staff and student-athletes.
• The Assistant Coach must promote the academic success of student-athletes to include monitoring the academic performance of team members to ensure eligibility requirements are met; and encourages student-athletes to maintain a high academic standard.
• Flexible hours for practicing and recruiting will be needed.
• Assisting with scheduling, organizing, supervising, and conducting all practices and games.
• The Assistant Coach may be required to drive vans to baseball games.
• Other duties may be assigned by the Head Coach and Athletic Director.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree Preferred

Required: Baseball coaching experience at the high school level or above.

Desired: Baseball coaching experience at the college level

Desired: College recruiting experience

Desired: Familiar with the Buffalo area high schools and club teams

First aid/CPR certification is a plus.

Excellent interpersonal, organizational, planning and leadership skills required.

Must be able to serve as a positive role model for young adults.

Familiarity with USCAA rules and regulations is a plus.

Required: Clean driving record and a valid Driver License.

Hours vary from day, evening, weekends, holidays to best fit the needs of the team.

Salary

$6,500 annual stipend

Please note that the compensation information is a good faith estimate of the base pay for this position. Information about the total compensation package for this position will be provided during the interview process.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, ethnicity, national origin, color, religion, disability, marital status, veteran status, sex/gender (including pregnancy or pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity (including transgender status) or any other legally protected characteristics (“protected characteristics”). Bryant & Stratton College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

• Skills
• Preferred
• Mentoring
• Leadership
• Coaching
• Behaviors
• Preferred
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Motivations
• Preferred
• Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
• Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Work Location: In person