Flexible Graduate Assistant Baseball Coach Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Concordia University Chicago (CUC) invites applications for the position of Graduate Assistant – Baseball. This position reports directly to the Head Baseball Coach and is located in River Forest, IL.Candidates must be enrolled or planning to enroll in a Concordia University Chicago graduate program. Responsibilities/Duties: Assist in the organization and implementation of team practices and training sessionsReview film and complete statistical summaries of opponentsCoordinate travel arrangements for players and staffAttend recruiting events, discuss player evaluations, communicate with prospects, schedule on-campus visits and maintain the program recruiting databaseCoordinate Game Days, which includes the following:Set up, take down, and locker room assignmentsScoresheets, video footage and other conference requirements as neededOrganize and attend home athletic events as a member of athletic administration and a game day managerAid in academic monitoring to ensure student athletes are competitively approaching their academic curriculumProvide insights and assist with the branding of the program across the university and surrounding communityAssist with all elements of program events including camps, fundraisers and community service opportunitiesResponsible to keeping an accurate inventory of all baseball equipment and uniformsResponsible for proper care of equipment and uniformsSupport rostered student-athletes academically, athletically, and emotionally during the transition to CUC, as well as during their enrollment at CUC.Oversee the growth and development of student-athletes in the skills necessary for specific position(s) within the baseball programDevelop practice strategies to improve the skill development of student-athletesAll other duties as assigned by the Head CoachRequirements: Proficient computer skills (i.e. Microsoft Office, Google Docs, etc.)Excellent organization skillsStrong communication skills in working with students, faculty and administrationBachelor's degree & collegiate playing experience requiredCoaching experienced preferredCandidates must support and be committed to the mission and identity of Concordia University Chicago, a university of the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod (LCMS). Application Information:Interested individuals should include a cover letter, resume and references with their online application.Concordia does not discriminate in the employment of individuals on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, disability, sex or age. As an institution of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, however, and to the extent allowed by law, Concordia University reserves the right to give preference in employment based upon religious affiliation.Concordia University Chicago does not generally sponsor for employment visas except for positions that oversee, teach or support our international programs.About Concordia University Chicago:Concordia University Chicago is a liberal arts-based Christian university founded in the Lutheran tradition. Through its College of Theology, Arts & Humanities, College of Business, College of Education, and College of Health, Science & Technology, Concordia-Chicago offers more than 160 areas of study in small classes taught by professors who are passionate about teaching and student success. All undergraduate and graduate degrees are fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.Concordia University Chicago has been recognized as a College of Distinction since 2010, and is consistently ranked among the Best Regional Universities–Midwest by U.S. News & World Report. For more than a decade, combined undergraduate and graduate enrollment has exceeded 5,000 students. Concordia University Chicago is located in River Forest, 10 miles west of downtown Chicago. Learn more about our commitment to higher education, rooted in the Gospel, at CUChicago.edu.Steadfast in Jesus Christ as revealed in the Holy Scriptures, Concordia University Chicago promotes academic rigor in its liberal arts and professional programs; grounds students in objective truth, integrity, and excellence; and practices faithfulness to the Confessional teachings of the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod, as it forms students for vocations in church, family, and the world.
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