Assistant Coach, Baseball

Roosevelt University; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Roosevelt University in Chicago is seeking an Assistant Coach, Baseball, to support the head coach with leadership, practice planning, and compliance with NCAA and GLIAC rules.

This part-time, exempt role requires a Bachelor's degree, coaching experience, strong organization and communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. The assistant will work nights and weekends and travel with the team as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Prior coaching/participation experience in college athletics or related role.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills; strong interpersonal abilities and attention to detail.
• Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in relationships and tasks.
• Commitment to Roosevelt’s values and mission; professional demeanor.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Aid the head coach in planning and supervising practices and competitions, providing real-time feedback to student-athletes.
• Support post-practice assessments and contribute to game-day preparation and strategy.
• Assist with other team-related functions as needed.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Attention to Detail

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Assistant Coach, Baseball will aid the head coach in providing leadership and organization for all phases of the operation of the program at Roosevelt in compliance with all institutional, NCAA and Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference ( GLIAC ) rules and regulations. Responsibilities of the Assistant Coach include, but are not to limited to, practice planning and assessment, supervision of practices and competitions, individual student-athlete instruction and evaluation and assistance with other team related functions as needed. This is a part-time, exempt position that reports to the Head Baseball Coach.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Prior experience in assigned program as a coach, participant or related role
• Excellent organizational, communication (written and verbal), interpersonal skills and attention to detail
• Ability to exercise considerable judgment and discretion in establishing and maintaining good working relationships
• Ability to demonstrate a commitment to service excellence by embodying Roosevelt’s core values, mission, and vision in every aspect of the role working with students, faculty, staff, and visitors
• A positive and professional demeanor is a must
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, and Outlook

Years of Experience Required

Years of Experience Required 0-2

Required Education

Required Education Bachelor's Degree

Certification/Licensure Required

Minimum Qualifications

See Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required section.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior playing or coaching experience at the college level

Equipment Operated

Basic office equipment (desktop computer, copier/ multi-function device, fax and telephone).

Working Conditions

The assistant coach will work in multiple environments, indoors and outdoors, including areas for team practice, competition and recruiting, in addition to an office setting. The schedule will include nights and weekends and travel with team for competitions, as well as for prospective student recruitment and other duties as assigned.

Priority Application Instructions

Departmental Contact Information

Essential Job Functions

Duty and Responsibility

Competition and Practice Management:

Aid the head coach in facilitating team practices and competitions, providing real-time feedback to student-athletes to instruct and motivate to improve their skill-set. Ensure student-athlete safety and welfare during practices and competitions.

Percentage Of Time

Percentage Of Time 80

Duty and Responsibility

Practice Planning and Assessment:

Provide post-practice assessment to gauge individual student-athlete and team progress towards established goals. Assist Head Coach with development of strategies for installment during practices and execution during scheduled competitions.

Percentage Of Time

Percentage Of Time 15

Duty and Responsibility

Other Duties:

Aid the Head Coach, as needed, in other team related functions as needed.

Percentage Of Time

Percentage Of Time 5

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a minimum of 1 year coaching experience working within a club, college or professional athletics organization? Prior experience as a student-athlete may substitute for coaching experience.
  • yes
  • No
• Do you have an earned Bachelors degree?
  • Yes
  • No
• Will you now or at any point in the future require employment visa sponsorship (e.g., H-1B) to legally work in the United States?
  • Yes
  • No
• This is a hybrid position. Do you have the ability to work on the Chicago campus 3 days per week and attend any other in-person events as required?
  • Yes
  • No