Assistant Baseball Coach

Position Details

Position Information Position Assistant Baseball Coach Full Time / Part Time Full Time Job Type Regular Position Summary The person in this position is responsible for assisting the Head Baseball Coach by preparing and conducting team practices, training, competition game planning, and recruiting. Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop performance standards for student-athletes to maximize their potential and achieve high levels of competition;
• Assess athletic performance and improvement and provide feedback and guidance regarding athletic progress;
• Develop high expectations for student-athletes to achieve in the classroom as well as on the playing venue;
• Develop and implement practice plans and strategies for athletic events;
• Supervise NMHU athletic events and enforce sportsmanship standards;
• Assist with game management for home events when not competing;
• Assist with developing and supervising community service events;
• Supervise student-athletes during road trips;
• Provide positive participation with events that will benefit the athletic experience for the student-athletes;
• Participate in the planning of as well as participate in fundraising activities for individual programs and for the athletic department in general;
• Adhere to NCAA, Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference, and institutional rules and regulations;
• Organize, prepare, and conduct team practices, training and competition;
• Recruit potential student athletes;
• Provide academic monitoring and support for student athletes in the program
• Provide support to the Head Baseball Coach as required;
• Maintain regular attendance;
• Perform other duties as assigned. Minimum Job Requirements
• EDUCATION : Bachelor’s Degree in any field.
• EXPERIENCE : None Preferred Qualifications EXPERIENCE : Collegiate playing or coaching experience, preferably in the RMAC.

Special Conditions for Eligibility

• Complete NCAA Coaches Curriculum within first two (2) weeks of employment;
• Must be willing to work evenings, weekends and odd hours. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Knowledge of applicable team or individual sports and playing rules;
• Ability to lead and motivate student athletes;
• Knowledge of NCAA student athlete academic eligibility requirements;
• Demonstrated competitive coaching skills in area of sporting specialty;
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills;
• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community;
• Knowledge of NCAA recruiting rules;
• Knowledge of travel / lodging planning and scheduling;
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment;
• Ability to organize and coordinate;
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Physical Demands
• Standing Frequently
• Walking Frequently
• Bending Frequently
• Squatting Frequently
• Climbing Frequently
• Kneeling Frequently
• Lifting up to 50 pounds Frequently Working Environment
• Work is normally performed in an indoor / outdoor setting. Pay Rate Commensurate with experience Work Location / Campus Center Las Vegas, NM Campus EEO Statement New Mexico Highlands University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

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