JOB SUMMARY / OBJECTIVE :

This position will report to the Head Baseball Coach. The primary duty of the Assistant Baseball Coach is to assist the Head Coach in all aspects of coaching and instructing team members in the knowledge of the sport.

May be responsible for individual student / athlete instruction in a specific area. The Assistant Coach will assist in evaluating and recruiting potential student-athletes.

Included in the compensation with this position is room and board.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : ASSISTANT COACH :

• Assist in all areas of team performance, including pre-season, post-season training, practice, and competition.
• Design and implement instructions for student-athletes in a specific area.
• Monitor the academic progress of student-athletes and provide encouragement, support, and referral assistance as appropriate.
• Assist in the day-to-day operations, including but not limited to video breakdown, travel plans, equipment, and budget management.
• Assist with identification, evaluation, and recruitment of student-athletes.
• Implement and develop fundraising strategies to support annual operating budget.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Coach.
• Comply with SCAC / NCAA rules and regulations and support NCAA DIII / SCAC Philosophy and Mission.
• Promote your program (on campus, in the community, outside the community speeches to local organizations, player volunteer work, camps, etc.).
• Attain / Maintain CPR / AED certification.
• Assist with playoffs (if hosting).
• Professional Development annually attend clinics or do other things to better your coaching ability.
• Represent the University on and off the field in a positive fashion.
• Maintain appropriate relationships and communicate appropriately with Alumni, SA’s, Team, Coaching Staff, Community, and SCAC.
• Other duties as assigned by Athletic Director.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Excellent organizational ability, high level of accuracy, attention to detail.
• Able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously and with minimal supervision.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office Word Pro, Excel, Powerpoint.
• Enjoy working with college students.
• Travel, including overnight and / or weekend.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
• Coaching and / or playing experience at the collegiate level.
• The successful candidate must demonstrate effective and excellent leadership, motivational, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

University of the Ozarks reserves the right to consider an equivalent combination of education, training, and / or experience necessary to perform successfully the major duties and responsibilities of the position.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the search is completed. Applications received by May 14, 2024, will be assured of full consideration.

Please send a letter of interest; resume and reference information to :

Last updated : 2024-05-29