Graduate Assistant Baseball Coach

North Greenville University; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

North Greenville University in Tigerville, SC seeks a Graduate Assistant Coach to support the Head Coach in planning practices, preparing for games, and fostering a positive environment for student-athletes.

You will assist in practice planning, game strategies, and in-game instruction, while helping recruit and retain talent and monitor academic progress. The role requires traveling up to 25% and a commitment to NGU’s Christian mission.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Affirms NGU’s mission and core Christian values.
• Affirms Baptist Faith & Message 2000.
• Affirms understanding of the University’s Human Flourishing statement.
• Agrees to abide by employee handbooks and community standards agreements.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Coach in planning, organizing, and conducting practice sessions.
• Support development and implementation of game and competition strategies.
• Provide instruction during practice time and help with warmups, including infield/outfield and front toss.
• Help ensure safety and well-being of all team members.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and supportive team culture.
• Assist in recruitment and retention of student-athletes.
• Participate in team events, fundraisers, and community engagement.
• Monitor academic progress and help student-athletes balance academics and athletics.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Tigerville Campus - Tigerville, SC 29688Position Type: Graduate AssistantEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeTravel Percentage: Up to 25%POSITION SUMMARY:

POSITION SUMMARY

The Graduate Assistant Coach will support the Head Coach in all aspects of coaching, including planning and conducting practices, preparing for games and competitions, and fostering a positive and safe environment. This role is vital in helping our student-athletes achieve their full potential both on and off the field.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist the Head Coach in planning, organizing, and conducting practice sessions.
• Support the development and implementation of game and competition strategies.
• Provide instruction during practice time and help with pregame warmups being able to hit to infield/outfield and throw front toss.
• Help ensure the safety and well-being of all team members during practices, games, and competitions.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and supportive team culture.
• Assist in the recruitment and retention of talented student-athletes.
• Participate in team events, fundraisers, and community engagement activities.
• Monitor academic progress and support student-athletes in balancing their academic and athletic commitments.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to hear well enough to communicate effectively with co-workers, vendors, and athletes.
• Frequently convey detailed or important coaching instructions and ideas accurately, clearly, and quickly.
• Ability to hit and pitch during practice/pregame.
• The capability to demonstrate and instruct during practices and games.
• Strong visual and auditory abilities to quickly and accurately assess performances to help recruit and evaluate during camps/clinics.

WORK SCHEDULE

The Graduate Assistant Coach is required to work according to athletic game schedules, meetings, and practices. This assistant coach schedule does not operate on a traditional work schedule.

TRAVEL

Travel is required for away games and competitions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Supports NGU’s mission statement and core values, commitment to a Christian lifestyle and character in keeping with a biblical model.
• Affirms an understanding of the Baptist Faith & Message 2000
• Affirms understanding of the University’s Statement on Human Flourishing
• Agree to abide by the employee handbooks, including community standards agreements.