Entry Level Baseball Pitching Coach Jobs (NOW HIRING)

POSITION SUMMARY

Performs baseball coaching and management activities, including recruitment of student-athletes in a National Collegiate Athletic Association--Division III intercollegiate baseball program.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Given that the College is a diocesan Catholic college, will carry out your functions of your position in support of the College's Catholic Identity, mission and in support of Church teachings.
• Assistant Baseball Coach -
  • Assist in all aspects of the baseball program
  • Recruiting - Campus visits, Showcases and Phone calls, Text
  • Practice planning organization
  • Camps
  • JV games / travel - equipment, helmets, bats, balls
  • Office hours
  • Player development...Individual sessions
  • Throwing Batting Practice
  • Player evaluations
  • Social Media - X / Instagram
  • Plan Fall practice schedule: Dates/Days for JV Team

• Outdoor Facilities
  • Baseball Field
  • Maintenance of field
  • Painting
  • Edging
  • Mowing
  • BP setup
  • Tarp
  • Cage setup
  • Grooming

• Game Day Responsibilities:
  • Charts - Sprays, Pitching Charts, Gun
  • BP Set up...screens, mats, shell
  • BP- throwing, pre-game
  • Grooming Field
  • Scouting opponent

• Practice
  • Run all JV practices
  • Conditioning
  • Full participation- in organizing and planning
  • Pre-practice
  • Post-practice

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

• Assertiveness - Ability to act in a self-confident manner to facilitate completion of a work assignment or to defend a position or idea.
• Coaching and Development - Ability to provide guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Competitiveness - Willingness to strive to get ahead or to finish projects.
• Conflict Resolution - Ability to deal with others in an antagonistic situation.
• Diversity Oriented - Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
• Enthusiastic - Ability to bring energy to the performance of a task.
• Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
• Goal Oriented - Ability to focus on a goal and obtain a pre-determined result.
• Interpersonal - Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.
• Motivation - Ability to inspire oneself and others to reach a goal and/or perform to the best of their ability.
• Self-Motivated - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one's ability using his or her own drive or initiative.
• Team Builder - Ability to convince a group of people to work toward a goal.

Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in any field. Master's degree preferred.

Experience: One to two years' related experience.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Other Requirements: Skilled in the use of a personal computer and Microsoft Office Suite. Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of collegiate baseball. Knowledge of the rules and regulations of the National Collegiate Athletic Association--Division III and the American Rivers Conference as they pertain to collegiate baseball preferred. Coaching and playing experience at the collegiate level is preferred. Demonstrated success in coaching baseball and recruiting quality student-athletes. Also, must be able to demonstrate knowledge of the techniques, fundamentals and drills associated with baseball. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superior, colleagues, student-athletes and subordinates. Ability to analyze strengths and weaknesses of the baseball program and develop problem-solving solutions. Possess high energy level, strong work ethic, and a positive attitude. Good organizational and communication skills. Ability to represent the philosophy of Loras College to alumni, members of the Loras community, the media and prospective students.

The College has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the College reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the College may deem appropriate.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE. Applicants must go to: https://loras.applicantpool.com/jobs to apply. Please upload: your letter of application and resume. The finalist will need to pass a background check before receiving a written employment offer.