Baseball Assistant Coach

National Collegiate Athletic Association; Missouri; On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking an Assistant Coach for their baseball program. This full-time position involves coaching, player recruitment, and managing various organizational aspects of the program. Candidates should possess relevant experience, as well as a bachelor's degree, preferably with a master's degree as an advantage. The role emphasizes ethical coaching and compliance with NCAA regulations while fostering student-athlete development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
• Relevant work experience of 2 years is required.

Responsibilities

• Assists with the coaching, organization, and development of the baseball program.
• Coordinates recruitment of prospective student-athletes.
• Teaches classes in the elective Physical Education program.

Skills

Coaching

Game Analysis

NCAA Compliance

Recruiting

Team Management

Skill Development

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master's degree

Job description

Washington University (WashU) is a selective, private research institution that was founded in 1853 with highly ranked undergraduate programs and top ranked graduate programs including the Olin Business School and the School of Medicine. WashU is located in St. Louis, the second largest city in Missouri which has a thriving music and arts scene, unique neighborhoods with distinct personalities, successful professional sports teams, and a host of local owned restaurants and shops.

WashU Athletics has a rich tradition of athletic achievement that began over 100 years ago and competes at the Division III level of the NCAA. WashU’s varsity sports portfolio contains 19 programs. WashU’s primary conference affiliation is the University Athletic Association Conference (UAA) while football competes in the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW). With an alumni base spread throughout the country, the reach of WashU’s athletic programs continues to grow.

Position Summary

WashU's Division of Student Affairs seeks a baseball professional for the position of Assistant Coach, Baseball. The Division of Student Affairs advances the educational mission of the university through resources and experiences outside the classroom that prepare our students for lifelong success.

Assists with the coaching, organization, administration and development of a successful college athletic program. Comply with all rules and regulations of the NCAA, the University Athletic Association, Washington University, as well as those of the respective team.

This is a 10-month, full-time position during the months of August through May.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Assists in the planning and implementation of details in all aspects of the Baseball program, including team organization and make ups, player selection and evaluations, practice planning and implementation, and game planning and strategy. Represents the University at campus, alumni and community functions.
• Coaches/instructs team members individually, and in groups, and demonstrate sport related skills and techniques. May coach/manages a designated skill development area or group of positions. Evaluates individual player skill performance and provides instruction in areas of deficiency as required. Reviews video to evaluate skills and determine needed areas of development.
• Supervises and organizes the assigned athletic program as determined by the head coach.
• Organizes and produces scouting reports/information on opponents in a manner determined by head coach.
• Assists with team discipline, player counseling, and related matters requiring discretion, decision making and independent judgment.
• Coordinates the recruitment of prospective students to Washington University, requiring the identification of academically qualified prospective student athletes, ongoing communication with prospects, initiation of applications and matriculation of prospects.
• Participates in the evaluation of high school talent through high school visits, on sight competitions observations at high school, regional, state and national competitions, and film/video review and analysis.
• Teaches classes in the elective Physical Education program.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Head Coach and/or Athletic Director.

Working Conditions

• Ability to travel to on and off campus competitions, work alternative work schedules, including evenings and weekends.
• This position reports to work on a full-time basis during the months of August through May.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

Certifications:

No specific certification is required for this position.

Work Experience:

Relevant Experience (2 Years)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.

Pre ferred Qualifications

Education:

Master's degree

Certifications:

Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation - American Heart Association, Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation - American Red Cross, Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation - American Trauma Event Management, NCAA Rule Test - National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Work Experience:

College Coaching (3 Years)

Skills:

Coaching, Communicativeness, Computer Literacy, Conceptualize Ideas, Coordinating Programs, Following Instructions, Game Analysis, NCAA Compliance, Objectives Oriented, Organizing, Positive Communication, Public Relations (PR), Recruiting, Safe Work Practices, Setting Direction, Skill Development, Sport-Specific Training, Teaching, Team Development, Team Management, Team Supervision, Video Technologies, Work Analysis, Working Independently