Assistant Baseball Coach

Position Title Assistant Baseball Coach Position Approval Date Is this position budgeted? Is this position an essential position? No About Susquehanna

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Position Summary

Job Summary

The following position is a part-time position that reports to the Head Baseball Coach. The primary responsibility is to assist the Head Coach in all aspects and areas of the Baseball Program. This position is defined as a non-exempt position under FLSA regulations.

Specific Responsibilities

• Identifying and recruiting quality student athletes in concert with the academic mission of the University.

• Assist in developing and maintaining positive team culture and chemistry.

• Mentoring and counseling student-athletes.

• Assisting in planning and conducting practices.

• Assisting in scouting opponents and developing game strategies.

• Assisting in travel planning and making travel arrangements

• Fundraising and community service activities.

• Developing a comprehensive and functional knowledge of the sport.

• Developing and maintaining a thorough and continuing familiarity with all applicable University, Landmark Conference, and NCAA regulations.

• Represent the Baseball Program, River Hawk Athletics, and Susquehanna University in a positive and professional manner.

• Game day responsibilities.

• Other duties as assigned by the Head Coach or Director of Athletics

Required Qualifications

Education and Experience

Bachelor's Degree with no experience OR three years of coaching/playing experience required.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Deep understanding of and passion for the sport; Must have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to build strong collaborative relationships. Requires ability to multi-task and attend to detail. Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to set priorities, and advocate team concepts. Cooperative attitude, and ability to work with current students and parents, prospective students and parents, and staff and faculty in a professional manner. Ability to use technology and equipment specific to the sport.

Additional Requirements

This position requires a valid driver's license, the ability to drive and qualify under the university's insurance carrier when driving a university and/or leased vehicle. CPR, AED and First Aid certification is preferred. This role is identified as one that includes significant interaction with students and/or campus activities, and/or has oversight for disciplinary procedures. Therefore, you are considered a Campus Security Authority (CSA) and required to report any Clery Act crime disclosed to you and remain compliant with annual CSA training requirements.

Physical Demand

Must possess the physical stamina to effectively coach the sport. Position requires frequent physical exertion including running, walking and jumping. Lifting, pulling, pushing: Exert up to 50 pounds for force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Talking: Frequently convey detailed or important instructions and ideas accurately, loudly, or quickly.

Preferred Qualifications Special Instructions to the Applicant Benefits Eligible No Number of Months 12 months Additional Work Schedule Details? Hours per week during the academic year (39 wks) Hours per week during the summer (13 wks) Status Non-Benefits Eligible Posting Date 06/12/2024 Closing Date 07/12/2024 Full-Time/Part-Time Part Time Open Until Filled No Anticipated Start Date Posting Number AH01195