Assistant Baseball Coach: Player Development & Recruitment

Concordia University Chicago; Oak Park (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Concordia University Chicago is seeking an Assistant Coach for the NCAA Division III baseball program. You will assist the Head Coach in developing players, planning practices, and promoting competitive performance.

You will recruit and retain student-athletes with support from admissions, mentor players, and manage equipment and facilities to support a successful program. Prior collegiate coaching experience is preferred and interest in Lutheran higher education values is welcomed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Master's Degree preferred.
• Intercollegiate level expertise desired.
• Previous playing or coaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Understand and comply with NCAA Division III rules and Concordia University Chicago policies.
• Assist Head Coach in planning, organizing, and running all practice sessions.
• Assist in recruitment of student athletes with the Office of Admission to maximize enrollment.
• Retain student athletes and manage equipment inventories.
• Teach skills and strategies necessary for student-athlete success in baseball.
• Assist with coaching of sub-varsity teams and participation in camps/clinics.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Lutheran mission

Multi-project management

Communication skills

Organization skills

Problem solving

Independent judgment

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Intercollegiate coaching experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Concordia University Chicago is seeking an Assistant Coach for the NCAA Division III baseball program. You will assist the Head Coach in developing players, planning practices, and promoting competitive performance.

You will recruit and retain student-athletes with support from admissions, mentor players, and manage equipment and facilities to support a successful program. Prior collegiate coaching experience is preferred and interest in Lutheran higher education values is welcomed.