Assistant Baseball Coach at Southwest Baptist University in Bolivar, Missouri

Job Description:

Summary/Objective
All positions in the Department of Athletics are responsible to help student-athletes fulfill the stated missions of Southwest Baptist University and the Department of Athletics.
Essential Job Duties

Recruits student-athletes
Provides sport-specific instruction during practices
Coaches student-athletes during scheduled games and / or contests
Assists the head coach in scheduling games
Assists the head coach to ensure a balanced budget
Assists the head coach to monitor academic progress of student-athletes
Assists the head coach to make travel arrangements for program
Complies with all rules and regulations of the NCAA, GLVC, and SBU
Assists in activities hosted by SBU to facilitate recruitment
Works in cooperation with department members to strengthen all sports programs
Regular attendance and punctuality
Sets an example of a Christian lifestyle for students, staff and faculty
Commitment and adherence to Southwest Baptist University's Principles and Expectations
Performs duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics

Essential Job Duties (Related Specifically to Recruiting)

Oversees and assigns geographic recruiting areas for the sport of baseball
Coordinates all on-campus recruiting events and official visits
Assists with select defensive player recruitment
Works with all area hotels and restaurants related to recruiting events and official visits
Coordinates "game day" visits for recruits
Coordinates postcards and emails series for prospective student athletes (PSAs)
Sends official offers to prospective student athletes (PSAs)

Supervisory Responsibility
The Assistant Coach / Baseball supervises GAs and student-workers assigned to the program.
Position Requirements
Required

Bachelor's Degree
Knowledge of NCAA rules

Preferred

Master's Degree
Coaching experience

Work Environment

Must be able to work in typical office and athletics environment.
Must be available for frequent travel during season and recruiting times. Night and weekend work required.
Must be able to work during crowd noise and loud game environments
Must be able to work outdoors
Must be able to travel long distances by plane, train, or automobile.
Must be able to interact and instruct team members in drills, play formation, and game preparation.
Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and up to 10 pounds frequently.

Physical Abilities

Must be able to operate and / or maneuver equipment used for the daily training of student-athletes in the sport of men's baseball.
Must be able to operate standard office equipment such as a personal computer, photocopies, printer, etc.
Must be able to operate a motor vehicle and hold a valid Missouri Driver's License.
Must be able to climb stairs, work in varying temperatures and sit and stand for long periods of time.