Part-Time Assistant Baseball Coach & Mentor

State Fair Community College; Sedalia (MO); On-site; USD 18,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

State Fair Community College seeks a Part Time Assistant Coach to support the Head Coach in developing student-athletes on and off the field. Focus areas include sport-specific skill development, academics, sportsmanship, and team culture while ensuring compliance with college policies.

The role involves planning practices, mentoring athletes, assisting with recruitment, and coordinating travel and game-day operations, with an emphasis on ethics and community relations.

Qualifications

• Degree may be required.
• Previous coaching or competitive playing experience in the sport.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Ability to mentor and motivate diverse student-athletes.
• Knowledge of recruiting practices and collegiate athletic regulations.
• Valid driver\'s license and the ability to travel as needed.
• CPR, First Aid, and other required certifications preferred or obtainable upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Coach with planning and conducting practices, workouts, and competitions.
• Teach and develop individual and team skills, strategies, and fundamentals.
• Support the recruitment and evaluation of prospective student-athletes.
• Monitor student-athletes\' academic progress and encourage academic success.
• Help organize team travel, equipment, uniforms, and game-day operations.
• Supervise student-athletes during practices, games, travel, and team activities.
• Promote sportsmanship, teamwork, leadership, and personal responsibility.
• Assist with scouting opponents and preparing game plans.
• Maintain compliance with college, conference, and governing body rules and regulations.
• Build positive relationships with student-athletes, staff, faculty, and the community.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Head Coach or Athletic Director.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Organization

Mentoring

Recruiting knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree (or higher) in related field

Tools

CPR

First Aid

Job description

State Fair Community College seeks a Part Time Assistant Coach to support the Head Coach in developing student-athletes on and off the field. Focus areas include sport-specific skill development, academics, sportsmanship, and team culture while ensuring compliance with college policies.

The role involves planning practices, mentoring athletes, assisting with recruitment, and coordinating travel and game-day operations, with an emphasis on ethics and community relations.