Assistant Coach for Baseball - Athletics

Canisius University invites interested and qualified persons to apply for the position of Assistant Coach for Baseball. Canisius is a member of the Division I Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference. The Assistant Coach reports to the Head Coach for Baseball.

Responsibilities:

• Identify, evaluate and recruit prospective student-athletes.
• Instruct and evaluate well-prepared student-athletes.
• Promote an atmosphere of compliance within the program through strict adherence to NCAA, MAAC and university rules and regulations through monitoring of program activities, active involvement and commitment to continuous rules education, timely submission of compliance-related documents, and immediate reporting of any knowledge of potential rules violation involving self or others.
• Assist in preparing practice plans, implement practice plan, review post practice.
• Assist with academic advisement, monitoring and development of student-athletes.
• Assist with team travel and recruiting trip arrangements.
• Assist in the upkeep of all equipment.
• Promote a culture supportive to student-athletes postgraduate goals.
• Community outreach with players and other coaches.
• Enhance a culture of strong mental and physical health.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree is required.
• Background working with pitchers at the collegiate level is preferred.
• Competing and/or coaching experience at the Division I level is preferred.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations is preferred.
• Previous experience supervising, communicating with, and instructing student-athletes is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Ability to work with a diverse population of student-athletes, parents, coaches, and administrators.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license with a positive driving record per the college's insurance provider (or upon moving to NYS obtain a NYS driver's license within NYS DMV residency guidelines after hire).

Individuals who need reasonable accommodations under the ADA in order to participate in the search process should contact the Office of Human Resources at (716) 888-2240.

The Office of Human Resources at Canisius University utilizes an online recruitment management system.

To apply, go to https://www.canisius.edu/about-canisius/employment-canisius. Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Please include your cover letter and resume with your application.

Canisius University, a Catholic and Jesuit University, has as its foundation the fundamental values of academic excellence, leadership, faith and social justice. Canisius is committed to educating and preparing men and women to become leaders in their professions and their communities, and in service to humanity. The college is an equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting, supporting, and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff and students.

Compensation:

Salary: $40,800.00 annually

Please note that the compensation information is a good faith estimate of the base pay for this position. The selected candidate's actual base pay will be based on job-related, non-discriminatory factors including experience. Information about the total compensation package for this position will be provided during the interview process.

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