Assistant Coach, Men's Baseball

Owens Community College; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Owens Community College in Ohio seeks an Assistant Coach for Men's Baseball to join the athletics program. The role drives practices, games, budgeting, and travel coordination while supporting the head coach and mentoring student-athletes.

Requirements include a High School diploma or GED, plus prior baseball coaching experience and a valid driver’s license. Background checks are mandatory; the position is on-site and non-grant funded.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Previous coaching experience in baseball at high school or club level.
• College playing experience preferred.
• Background check must be clear.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Attend all practices and games; manage extended hours as needed.
• Assist head coach with duties and supervision of staff.
• Recruiting, scheduling, fundraising, and coaching all home and away games.
• Teach baseball techniques, rules, strategies, and game tactics.
• Ensure safety during practices, travel, and contests; supervise conditioning.

Skills

Baseball knowledge

Coaching experience

FERPA awareness

NJCAA policies familiarity

Education

High School diploma or GED

College playing experience (preferred)

Job description

## **Advertised Position Title:**Assistant Coach, Men's Baseball## **Job Description:****Essential Functions:*** The Assistant Coach is required to attend all practices and games. Extended hours based on game.* Recruiting, scheduling, fundraising and coaching all home and away baseball games.* Assists the head coach in carrying out his or her responsibilities.* Maintains discipline and works to increase morale and cooperation within the collegiate sports program.* Teaches sports techniques, playing rules, strategies and playing tactics.* Supervises and conducts practices, contests, and transportation safely.* Condition athletes appropriately for activities requiring endurance, strength and agility.* Instruct team members about rules and changes in the rules and teach fundamentals of the sport.* Help in the planning and implementation of both in-season and out-of-season conditioning and weight programs.* Works closely with the Athletic Director notifying him/her of potential problems/awards, etc.**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:*** Has knowledge and background in the sport of baseball* Thorough knowledge of all athletics policies approved by the NJCAA, OCCAC and Owens Community College* Understand FERPA and the proper administrative line of command and refer all student and parent requests or grievances through proper channels Knowledge and background in the assigned sport.**Other Characteristics:*** Accountable for personal actions on and off campus properties.* Arrives early enough before practices, contests, and meetings to adequately prepare and remain long enough afterward to help players with problems or to become involved in staff discussions.* Never criticizes, admonishes or argues with other coaching staff or any staff member within ears or eyes of players, parents, or fans.* Strives to improve skills by attending clinics.**Minimum Qualifications:*** High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.)* Previous coaching experience in baseball at the high school and or club level, preferably at the collegiate level. College playing experience preferred.* Must have an acceptable criminal background check.* Must have a valid driver’s license.**Job Classification:**Staff**Duty Days:**Varies Semester to Semester**Work Schedule:**Varies Semester to Semester**Grant Funded Position:**No - Not Grant Funded**FLSA Status:**United States of America (Exempt)**Pay Basis:**Period Activity Pay**Hiring Range**$0.00-$0.00**Retirement System:**SERS - SERS (Retirement System Classification)