Assistant Coach Open Pool Posting (Baseball)

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Fitchburg (MA); On-site; USD 11,160 - 61,380; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Coach to lead and supervise an athletic team program at Fitchburg State University. The role includes assisting the head coach in program organization, maintaining knowledge of relevant rules, and ensuring ethical conduct during practices.

This position requires a Bachelor's Degree and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, along with strong communication and interpersonal skills. Salary range is between $1,000 and $5,500 based on duties.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's Degree is required.
• Commitment to academic success and student-athlete wellbeing is essential.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is expected.

Responsibilities

• Assist head coach in overseeing the athletic team program.
• Maintain knowledge of NCAA and MASCAC rules and regulations.
• Assist in program organization and management as requested.
• Conduct oneself ethically during practices and contests.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Job Description

To assist the head coach in providing leadership, organization, and supervision of a specific athletic team program. To assist with organizing the program in a manner that supports the mission of Fitchburg State University and the philosophy of the Athletics Department.

1. Develop knowledge of and abide by current NCAA, MASCAC or other affiliated conferences, rules and regulations regarding recruiting, eligibility and sport‑specific rules concerning practice and playing seasons.
2. Maintain knowledge of current sport game rules and changes to those rules as they occur.
3. Assist the head coach with all phases of the organization of the program as requested by the head coach, including practice planning, contest management, recruiting, fundraising, and other responsibilities.
4. Maintain record of program‑related hours worked in order to comply with contracted maximum number of hours allowed as per the Fair Labor Standards Act.
5. Conduct oneself in an ethical manner during practices and contests and demand appropriate behavior from all team personnel.
6. Represent the program at department meetings and functions in the absence of the head coach.
7. Other duties as requested.

Requirements

1. Bachelor's Degree.
2. Commitment to academic success and student‑athlete wellbeing.
3. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
4. Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.

Preferred Qualifications

1. College playing and coaching experience in the sport applying for.
2. Demonstrated understanding of sport rules and regulations.
3. Knowledge of NCAA Division III philosophy, recruiting, rules and regulations.

Additional Information

The salary range for this position based on duties and hours is $1,000-$5,500.

Fitchburg State University is an equal opportunity employer.