Assistant Baseball Coach / Pitching Coach

Aurora University; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora University’s baseball program seeks an Assistant Coach to support the Head Coach in developing and administering a nationally competitive program. This role focuses on coaching, student-athlete development, recruiting, team operations, compliance, and program activities while upholding AU’s mission and values.

Responsibilities include assisting with practices, game preparation, travel, and academic support, while maintaining program standards and fostering a safe, inclusive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum 2 years of collegiate coaching/athletic experience.

Responsibilities

• Supports Head Coach in operation of NCAA baseball program.
• Coaches and develops student-athletes during practices and games.
• Assists with recruiting and team operations to meet program goals.
• Ensures compliance with NCAA, conference and university policies.
• Maintains records, schedules and supports student-athlete academic success.

Skills

Coaching knowledge

Recruiting

Team leadership

Communication skills

Adaptability

Professionalism

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

2 years collegiate experience

Job description

Position Purpose:

The Assistant Coach supports the Head Coach in the development andadministration of the nationally competitive baseball program. Theposition supports coaching, student-athlete development,recruiting, team operations, compliance, and program activitieswhile helping provide a competitive, educational, inclusive, andsafe student-athlete experience that reflects AU’s mission andvalues.

Core Competencies:

1. Represents Aurora University in the most positive manner withprospective, former and current students, clients, suppliers andthe community we serve. Interacts effectively with a diverse groupof faculty, staff, students and other customers of our service,learns and uses operating practices of the department and AuroraUniversity.
2. Upholds the Mission Statement: At Aurora University, oursingular goal is to empower students to achieve lasting personaland professional success. We do this by being an inclusivecommunity dedicated to the transformative power of learning. As ateaching centered institution, we encourage undergraduate andgraduate students to discover what it takes to build meaningful andpurposeful lives.
3. Handles all information with tact and discretion and recognizesthe confidential nature of university business.
4. Supports learning through performance of essential jobfunctions and performing other duties and functions as necessary oras assigned, including voluntary participation in universitycommittees, activities and events.

Essential Job Functions:

• Supports the Head Coach in the operation of a nationallycompetitive NCAA baseball program, including coaching, recruiting,scheduling, travel, team operations, and program development.
• Works with the Head Coach and coaching staff to implementprogram priorities, policies, practice plans, competitionpreparation, and team standards; communicates issues and concernspromptly.
• Understands and follows NCAA, conference, University, anddepartmental rules and regulations and reports alleged or suspectedviolations through appropriate channels.
• Teaching/Coaching
  • Keeps informed of current coaching trends, tactics, techniques, and strategies and implements the Head Coach’s coaching philosophythrough instruction, encouragement, and constructive feedback.
  • Assists with planning, implementing, and evaluating practicesand communicates expectations and feedback clearly andconstructively.
  • Assists with game planning and competition preparation andsupports the Head Coach in preparing student-athletes forcompetition and maintaining high expectations for effort, conduct,and performance.
  • Supports high expectations for academic achievement and studentsuccess and communicates academic or eligibility concerns to theHead Coach and appropriate Athletics personnel.
  • Promotes student-athlete social responsibility, leadership,personal growth, and well-rounded development and supports programexpectations for conduct.
  • Supports student-athlete conduct and accountability incollaboration with the Head Coach and Athletics leadership andfollows established university processes when concerns arise.
  • Promotes student-athlete health and safety; monitors equipmentand facilities; and promptly reports maintenance, safety,liability, or risk-management concerns.
• Recruitment of Student-Athletes
  • Assists the Head Coach with recruiting and retention and workswith Athletics and the Office of Admission to support establishedroster, enrollment, and recruiting goals.
  • Assists prospective student-athletes and families inunderstanding Aurora University and athletic opportunities andprovides accurate information consistent with NCAA Division IIIrecruiting rules and university practices.
• Assists with the organization, inventory, care, and maintenanceof team equipment, uniforms, and supplies and follows establishedpurchasing and resource-use procedures.
• Assists the Head Coach with required reports, staffevaluations, team documentation, and annual program reviewprocesses.
• Maintains accurate team and individual records, statistics,rosters, and other program documentation and works with appropriateAthletics staff on reporting and archives.
• Maintains self-control and poise and models professionalism,sportsmanship, and appropriate conduct for student-athletes, staff,officials, opponents, and spectators.
• Develops positive relationships with alumni, Universityconstituents, and the surrounding community. Supports AlumniRelations and Development programming when appropriate and asadvised by Athletics leadership.
• Attends Athletics Department and AU community meetings, events,and functions.
• Drives University or rental vehicles as needed for awaycontests, in accordance with university requirements.
• Performs special and/or additional duties as required by theHead Coach, Vice President for Athletics, or other appropriateuniversity official.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Job Requirements:

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum of 2 years of collegiate experience.

Skills:

• Solid understanding of Microsoft and Apple operatingsystems.
• Sound judgment and prioritization skills.
• Excellent written, oral, and presentation communicationskills.
• Quick learner with great prioritization skills.
• Ability to work independently and be dependable.
• Ability to accept divergent views while maintaining aconstructive working relationship with other team members.