Assistant Baseball Coach

Role:

The Assistant Baseball Coach is responsible for assisting the Head Baseball Coach in all aspects of the program. This includes coaching student-athletes, recruiting qualified student-athletes, supporting academic success, organizing practices, coordinating travel, and promoting a positive and competitive team culture that aligns with institutional and athletic association standards.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

Coaching and Player Development

• Assist in planning, organizing, and conducting team practices and workouts.
• Provide instruction in individual and team baseball skills, techniques, and strategies.
• Analyze player performance and assist in developing improvement plans.
• Support game preparation, scouting, and in-game coaching responsibilities.
• Monitor student-athlete conditioning, skill development, and overall performance.

Recruiting

• Identify, evaluate, and recruit prospective student-athletes.
• Develop and maintain relationships with high school coaches, club coaches, and recruiting contacts.
• Coordinate recruiting visits and communications with prospective students and families.
• Maintain recruiting records and ensure compliance with applicable regulations.

Student-Athlete Support

• Promote academic achievement, retention, and graduation of student-athletes.
• Monitor academic progress and collaborate with academic support staff.

Program Operations

• Assist with team travel arrangements, equipment management, and game-day operations.
• Help maintain practice and competition facilities.
• Assist with scheduling and administrative duties as directed by the Head Coach.

Performance Measurements:

• To assist in the development of student athletes in the areas of athletic performance, academic achievement, and social awareness.
• To understand and adhere to NJCAA, KJCAA, Region VI, and Garden City Community College policies and procedures.
• To demonstrate leadership on the campus of Garden City Community College through athletics.

Knowledge and Skills:

Experience: Two years to five years of similar or related experience.

Education: A Bachelor's Degree.

Interpersonal Skills:Courtesy, tact, and diplomacy are essential elements of the job. Work involves much personal contact with others inside and/or outside the college for purposes of giving or obtaining information, building relationships, or soliciting cooperation.

Other Skills: BS degree in physical education or related field preferred plus 4-5 years' experience with college-level program or as a high school head coach. Must have knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations. Three years recruiting experience preferred, as is experience in an academic discipline or higher education. Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills are necessary. Ability to maintain confidential information in professional manner required. Computer proficiency necessary (Microsoft Office preferred).

Physical Requirements: Individual should possess the physical dexterity to demonstrate baseball specific drills and be able to lift at least 50 lbs. on a daily basis. Individual will be required to travel for recruiting and conferences and must be able to sit for extended periods of time.

Work Environment: Work will be conducted in an office setting and in various indoor/outdoor athletic facilities.