Baseball Hitting Coach

Southern Arkansas University; Michigan; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A public university in Michigan seeks an Assistant Coach for their baseball program. This role requires strong leadership and organizational skills to manage team operations, recruit and develop student-athletes, and ensure their academic success. The Assistant Coach will work collaboratively, adhering to regulations while inspiring responsible citizenship. Candidates should have experience in coaching and hold necessary certifications, with good communication skills essential for engaging with students and the community.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of NJCAA certification exam preferred.
• First Aid and CPR certification or ability to receive cert.
• High school head varsity coaching and/or college coaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, organize, and administer all aspects of the program.
• Identify, evaluate & recruit academically prepared students according to policies.
• Provide mentoring and academic oversight of student athletes to ensure retention.
• Instruct players on rules, regulations, strategies, and proper technique.
• Determine and implement game strategies.

Skills

Knowledge of rules, regulations, and strategies

Ability to work effectively with players, administrators, parents, and the community

Problem solving and decision-making skills

Excellent communication skills (written and oral)

Organizational skills

Self-motivated and able to work without constant supervision

Education

Successful completion of NJCAA certification exam preferred

First Aid and CPR certification required

Valid driver’s license and a good driving record

Job description

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Mid Michigan College seeks individuals who: value collegiality and mutual respect; use data in decision making; are innovative; are service minded; are goal oriented; strive to continually improve themselves and their work processes; are willing to collaborate and seek to add value in every interaction.

The athletic Assistant Coach is responsible for all aspects of operation and team management including recruitment, training, coaching, and retention of quality student-athletes. The Assistant Coach must guide, develop, and provide leadership in all functions of an effective program. The primary focus is on the academic success of our student-athletes and teaching the sport of Baseball while incorporating qualities that will create responsible citizens that represent the College, positively. The Assistant Coach follows rules and guidelines in accordance with NJCAA and MCCAA, develops preliminary travel and equipment needs. In support of the Department, the Coach is responsible for the proper use of a Mid’s company card and promptly submits accurate expense information and receipts. The position requires analysis, attention to detail, responsible judgment, decisiveness, initiative, planning and organization, persuasiveness, effective oral and written communication, organizational skills, self-reliance, sensitivity, stress tolerance, commitment to the College, dependability, and a teamwork mentality.

Examples of Duties

• Provides leadership, organizes, directs and administers all aspects of the program.
• Identifies, evaluates & recruits academically prepared students in accordance with College policies, MCCAA and NJCAA regulations.
• Provides mentoring and academic oversight of student athletes to ensure retention & graduation.
• Encourages and nurtures success among student athletes in the areas of citizenship, academics, and athletics.
• Instructs players on rules, regulations, use of equipment, strategies, and proper technique.
• Organizes and manages quality practices on a reasonable schedule.
• Determines and implements game strategies.
• Responsible for the safety and conduct of the team while conducting the program with the highest degree of integrity.
• Provides leadership for the team and displays good sportsmanship toward players, opponents, officials, and spectators.
• Maintains and monitors equipment.
• Leads and participates in efforts to raise funds for the Mid athletic programs.
• Maintains fiscal responsibility and integrity.
• Participates in community, campus, and athletic initiatives when appropriate.
• Must support and initiate campus and community engagement.
• Maintains a positive relationship with the administration, faculty, students and parents.
• Timely submission of all required requests/paperwork.
• Required to become certified as a Campus Security Authority; as such, adherence to all required reporting
• Supports and serves as a role model for our mission, vision, strategic and service initiatives. Adheres to the organization’s policies & procedures and compliance guidelines.
• Per the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), a federal consumer protection law, your job position entails functions that meet the definition of a Campus Security Authority (CSA). CSAs have a duty to report any crime to the College’s Clery Compliance Officer. This information may be disclosed to them directly, through third-party, or witnessed. As a CSA, you are required to complete annual training which is provided by the College. This training encompasses your role, responsibilities, and reporting obligations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

Education, Certification, Licensure:

• Successful completion of NJCAA certification exam preferred.
• First Aid and CPR certification required (or ability to receive cert.).
• Valid driver’s license and a good driving record required.

Experience:

• High school head varsity coaching and/or college coaching experience preferred.

Supplemental Information

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Knowledge of rules, regulations, and strategies.
• Ability to work effectively with players, administrators, parents, and the community.
• Knowledge of collegiate sports programs, NJCCA and MCCAA rules and eligibility requirements, and compliance with NJCAA and College regulations.
• Skills in managing operations, budgeting, and supervising personnel.
• Must be well organized with the ability to handle multiple assignments as well as maintain records and files as needed.
• Problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral).
• Self-motivated and able to work without constant supervision.
• Must have working knowledge of physical education, athletic, and recreation equipment and facilities.