Assistant Coach, Baseball

Seminole State College of Florida; Sanford (FL); On-site; USD 11,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

Seminole State College of Florida is seeking an Assistant Coach to support scheduling, recruiting, travel arrangements and statistics. The role involves assisting with game and practice scheduling, coaching on the field, and setting up facilities for home games.

The position includes outreach to athletes, monitoring academic performance, tutoring arrangements, and participation in recruiting from local high schools. Evening/weekend work and state-wide travel are expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One year of experience in the designated sport at high school or college level.

Responsibilities

• Assist with scheduling games and practice, including travel.
• Assist coaches during practice and games on the field.
• Set up for home games and prepare equipment.
• Reach out to athletes in housing and secure apartments.
• Follow up on academic grades and arrange tutoring.
• Assist with recruiting players from local high schools.
• Maintain statistics for practice and games.
• Create scouting reports.
• Attend coach meetings and conferences.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Follow directions

Interpersonal skills

Sports knowledge

Coaching

Multicultural environment

Professional demeanor

Education

High school diploma or GED

Other college credits (coursework)

Job description

The Assistant Coach supports in all coaching duties including scheduling, recruiting, travel arrangements, and statistics.

Responsibilities

The Assistant Coach supports in all coaching duties including scheduling, recruiting, travel arrangements, and statistics.

Essential Functions

• Assists with scheduling games and/or practice games, including travel arrangements.
• Assists coaches during practice and games on the field, such as coaching on techniques.
• Sets-up for home games, including visiting and locker room set-up and team equipment set-up.
• Performs outreach to athletes in the athletic housing apartments and/or secures apartments on their behalf.
• Follows up and reports on academic grades and arranges tutoring for players.
• Assists with recruiting players from local public and private high schools.
• Maintains statistics for practice and games.
• Creates scouting reports.
• Attends coach’s meetings and conferences.
• Performs other duties as may be required or assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.
• One year of experience in designated sport at the high school or college level.

Desired Qualifications

• Associates degree from a regionally or nationally accredited institution.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to follow directions of immediate supervisor.
• Ability to interact effectively with students, faculty, and staff.
• Demonstrates strong knowledge of designated athletic sport.
• Ability to coach players to improve skills and game performance.
• Committed to working in a multicultural environment.
• Ability to exhibit a professional, courteous demeanor.

WORK ENVIRONMENT And SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

• Works in an outside environment under various weather conditions.
• Works flexible hours including evenings and weekends.
• Requires some evening and weekends, and travel around the state and possibly overnight.
• Requires walking, standing for long periods, running, bending, and lifting, up to 50 lbs. of equipment.

Pay Benefits And Work Schedule

$975 to $1,025 per month. Up to 26 hours per week.

Conditions of Employment

Finalists and individuals recommended for employment at Seminole State College must reside in the State of Florida at the time of hire and may be subject to background investigations and fingerprinting in compliance with Florida Statute 1001.64; and Seminole State College Policy 1.020; 2.020. Criminal background checks and fingerprinting will be conducted for all new employees, and for rehired employees who have had a break in service for one year or more. The Office of Human Resources will determine which background checks shall be conducted for each position, based upon its review of job descriptions and the responsibilities of the position. These include, but are not limited to, positions that have access to money, master keys, security-sensitive areas and confidential information; positions that have the capability to create, delete, and alter records; and positions that are responsible for the care and instruction of children. The College will conduct various types of background checks which may include, but are not limited to: criminal background, credit check, driver's license check, previous employment and references.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Seminole State College is an equal opportunity employer and strictly prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, pregnancy, national origin, ethnicity, age, sex, gender, veterans’ or military status, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, or any other factor protected under applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations in its programs, activities, and employment.

Other Information

VETERANS' PREFERENCE:

Seminole State College of Florida adheres to Florida’s Veteran’s Preference laws by providing preference in hiring to covered job applicants. Moreover, in recognition of the valuable contributions made by veterans, the College also considers any applicant’s military service background when filling job positions not covered by Veteran’s Preference laws.

To claim Veteran's Preference for eligible positions, a copy of your DD-214 form, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty must be uploaded and attached to your application to claim Veterans' Preference.

Holders Of Degrees From Institutions Outside The Usa

Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States are required to obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts and degrees. Foreign transcripts should be evaluated by one of the organizations approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services. This evaluation must be submitted at the time of application. We recommend World Education Services at P.O. Box 5087, Bowling Green Station, New York, NY 10274-5087, telephone [phone] or email address www.wes.org. The interview process may be delayed until such a review has been completed.