Assistant Baseball Coach - Pitching

Benedictine College; Lancaster (KS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Benedictine College’s Athletic Department seeks an Assistant Baseball Coach to support all aspects of the program, including recruiting, scheduling, training, and monitoring academic progress. The role requires adherence to Benedictine College, Heart, and NAIA rules, with opportunities to develop camps and promote the program.

The coach will recruit scholarship athletes, work closely with student-athletes, and help maintain the program’s competitive standards and character expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Strong preference for competitive baseball experience in coaching or playing.
• Knowledge of NAIA rules and affiliations preferred.
• Ability to recruit scholarship athletes and develop talent.
• Excellent oral and written communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coaching and management of the baseball program.
• Oversee peripheral staff and support staff roles.
• Recruiting and scouting in line with NAIA, Heart, and Benedictine College policies.
• Train and coach program members and monitor academic progress.
• Promote the program through promotions, fundraising, and camps.
• Represent Benedictine College professionally and uphold NAIA Champions of Character.

Skills

Recruiting

Coaching

Academic progress

Promotions & fundraising

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Description

Department: Athletic Department

Job Status: Open until filed

FLSA Status: n/a

Reports To: Director of Athletics

Grade/Level: n/a

Amount of Travel Required: Seasonal

Work Schedule: July 1 – June 30

Positions Supervised: n/a

POSITION SUMMARY

The Assistant Baseball Coach is responsible for assisting in all aspects of the program, including but not limited to recruiting, scheduling, training, monitoring academic progress, promotions, fundraising and coaching team members. The Assistant Coach is required to abide by the rules and regulations established by Benedictine College, the Heart of America Athletic Conference (Heart), and the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assisting in all aspects of the coaching and management of the baseball program,
• Oversee peripheral members of the program staff,
• Recruiting and scouting in accordance with the NAIA, Heart, and Benedictine College policies and procedures,
• Train and coach members of the program,
• Supporting the academic and personal development of all athletes,
• Visible, fully integrated member of the College community,
• Assist in developing camps and clinics,
• Responsible for complying with the rules and regulations of the NAIA as it relates to the program,
• Represent Benedictine College and the program in a professional manner, and
• Responsible for being a proponent of the NAIA Champions of Character Program.

Requirements

Competency Statement(s)

• Commitment to the overall development of the student-athlete and the mission of the College,
• High level of personal integrity,
• Outstanding work ethic,
• Knowledge of and commitment to NAIA rules and regulations,
• Knowledge of sport specific skills and technique,
• Demonstrated success in recruitment. Experience recruiting scholarship athletes highly desirable,
• Demonstrated ability to inspire student-athletes to develop to their fullest potential,
• Outstanding skills in oral and written communication, and
• Good organizational ability and computer competency.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree

Experience

• Strong preference for competitive baseball experience, either participating and/or coaching

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Abilities

Stand F

Walk F

Sit F

Handling / Fingering F

Reach Outward F

Reach Above Shoulder F

Climb N

Crawl N

Squat or Kneel F

Bend F

Push / Pull

12 lbs or less O

13-25 lbs O

26-40 lbs O

41-100 lbs O

Lift /Carry

10 lbs or less O

11-20 lbs O

21-50 lbs O

51-100 lbs N

Over 100 lbs N

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this occupation.

O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)

F (Frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)

C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)