Head Baseball Coach

JOB
When you join the SUNY Corning Community College (CCC) team, you are helping to positively transform the lives of our students, their families and our communities.We are a premier two-year College, offering degree programs, certificates, and continuing education classes. We promote intellectual and personal growth through individualized education, inspire innovation to meet the educational and workforce needs of the community and leverage a variety of partnerships to help our students and community succeed. The Head Baseball Coach is responsible for following all SUNY Corning Community College and NJCAA guidelines in conjunction with the intercollegiate athletics program. Work in conjunction with the SDEM Department, and larger college community, to develop a competitive and respectful program that focusses on the student experience and fosters social and emotional growth as well as academic success for their student athletes. This is a contract position with a total compensation of $6,000.Occasional meetings at different CCC locations and in the community may be required; travel to conferences and/or recruiting events are required. Travel to away games is also required via college provided transportation. Prolonged time sitting/standing working with student athletes at competitions and practices, ability to walk/move across campus including walking up and down stairs, ability to lift up to 20 pounds (occasionally may be more). Typical athletic sport environments, occasional outdoor activity may be required, dependent on the nature of the sport being coached. Incumbent must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation. The summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work and is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities.SUNY CCC embraces diversity and values an inclusive culture where every person is able to succeed to their full potential. If you require an accommodation for the recruiting process, please contact hr@corning-cc.edu or 607.962.9229.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Management of Practice and Competition (35%) -Collaborate with Athletic Department Staff on developing a practice schedule; based on venue availability and the needs of the student athletes (classes/dining hall hours)Enlist and supervise assistant coaching staffSupervise all practices, scrimmages, games and eventsDevelop and implement appropriate practice and game plans and scrimmagesReview equipment and uniform needs at the beginning and end of competition season with the ADReport all game scores and statistics to the AD within guidelines provided in the P&P ManualCompliance (10%) -Adherence to all CCC and NJCAA rules and regulations as outlined in the P&P manuals and NJCAA HandbookKnowledge of NJCAA Eligibility StandardsAssist AD in management of all required NJCAA eligibility documentsKnowledge and enforcement of the CCC Student Athlete Code of Conduct as described in the P&P ManualAttend required CCC staff meetings, Region III Coaches meetings and required trainingsParticipate in at least one professional development activity per yearFirst Aid and CPR certifiedReceive meal money prior to away games, arrange for meals and return the travel advance within 48 hours of the away eventBe familiar with sport syllabi and grading system as provided by AD and enter final grades Recruitment (25%) -Actively recruit student athletes for the program and collegeCoordinate visits and travel accommodations for recruit visitsUtilize, and keep current, the coach’s recruitment log as provided by the ADAssist with compliance of housing requirements for recruits if applicable Participate in Open House and other college recruitment activities as well as give campus tours on visits Providing a nurturing a positive experience in and out of the classroom (25%) -Collaborate with the Student Athlete Academic Support Liaison to encourage academic success of student athletes and assist in collection of progress reports and enforcement of mandated tutoring as appropriateArrange for 10 hours of community service with the teamWork collaboratively with the CCC ATC with injury reporting and return to play protocolsCoordinate with the AD and Residence Life Staff if residential students are required to have access to college housing, and how they will be fed, when college is not in sessionServe as a role-model and mentor to student athletes Emphasize the importance of mental health and the specific issues that exist in intercollegiate athletics; check in on the mental health of the athletes and refer to resources as neededCoordinate team building and bonding activities in and out of seasonFundraising and Miscellaneous (5%) -Participate in Athletic Department fundraising eventsCreate and implement fundraising activities for the team if needed; as approved by AD and outlined in P&P ManualDevelopment of summer camps, prospect camps and/or clinicsOther related duties as assigned

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Associate’s DegreeCoaching or playing experience in the sportValid Driver’s LicensePreferred Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree or higherOne year coaching or two years’ experience in the sport at the collegiate levelExperience in recruiting student athletesAdditional Information: VISA Sponsorship is not currently offered for this positionEmployment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background checkVerification of official college transcript is required for this position