Assistant Men’s Baseball Coach

Assists Head Coach with all facets of a varsity sports program including organizing and planning of all practices and game strategies, training and health education of student athletes, monitoring academic progress of student athletes and recruiting of athletes for the Program.

Major Responsibilities:

• Adheres to Utica University Athletic Department philosophy, including knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations. Provides and advises student athletes of obligations and requirements under said philosophy and NCAA rules and regulations.
• Plans and runs daily practices sessions and periodic individual training sessions to ensure players are learning team concepts and safety issues while participating in intercollegiate athletics.
• Monitors players’ academic success, providing direction when necessary, including providing for or arranging necessary academic help services.
• Manages equipment usage, orders and maintains uniforms, balls, etc. Scouts opponents, tape exchange, etc.
• Assists Head Coach with game scheduling, transportation, and coordination of media days. Contributes time and assistance to Booster Club, if appropriate.
• Recruits prospective student athletes giving them an opportunity to compete and to better themselves as athletes and individuals.
• Must maintain a clean driving record as defined by University insurance carrier guidelines. Motor vehicle record will be monitored regularly using NYS License Event Notification Service or License Monitor, Inc. for out of state licenses. Will be required to attend van training annually.
• May perform other related duties as assigned.

Driving Responsibilities:

• Must be willing to travel and work evenings/weekends
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and clean driving record (as defined by University insurance carrier guidelines)
• Will be required to attend van training annually.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 1-2 years coaching experience
• Must have knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations

Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Men’s Baseball
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work with diversified group
• Strong organizations skills