Assistant Baseball Coach at Concordia University, St. Paul

St. Paul, Minnesota, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Oct, 26

Salary

40000.0

Posted On

07 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Baseball Coaching, Pitching Instruction, Recruiting, Program Administration, Fundraising, Scouting Reports, Video Coordination, Student-Athlete Mentoring, Strategic Planning, Communication Skills, Organization Skills, NCAA Compliance

Industry

Higher Education

Description

Position Overview: The assistant coach will be involved with the day-to-day administration of a Division II baseball program and must attend all sport-related activities as required. The assistant coach will be involved in daily communication and interaction with baseball student-athletes, and will make it priority to grow and develop their student-athletes both academically and athletically. The assistant coach is responsible for various aspects of their respective program and reports directly to the head coach. The assistant coach will support the mission and values of CSP and serve as a mentor and role model to student athletes. Preference given to candidates with a history of coaching pitching at the collegiate level. Essential Duties: * Program administration: Attend and participate in staff meetings (compliance, practice planning, academic, strength & conditioning, individuals), assist with travel arrangements for competition, and other administrative duties as assigned (academic success, leadership coordination, budgetary needs, student-athlete equipment needs, film exchange/video coordination) * Technical instruction: Attend all practices and games, assist in creating practice plans, implement game plan-oriented drills, prepare strategic plans for opposing teams, prepare and edit game film and scouting reports, oversee specific sport positions. * Fundraising: Assist in organizing potential fundraising opportunities as well as participate in fundraising activities as assigned. * Recruiting: Manage recruiting database, correspond with prospective student-athletes; meet with recruits and families when needed; evaluate talent of prospective student-athletes, manage social media presence as assigned. * Abide by NCAA, NSIC and CSP rules and regulations and pass NCAA recruiting exam on annual basis. * Other sport-specific duties as assigned. Education & Experience: * Bachelor’s Degree: Required * Master’s Degree: Preferred * American Red Cross CPR Certification: Required * Candidates with a history of coaching pitching at the collegiate level: Preferred Competencies: * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Attention to detail and organization skills * Ability to work on a team and in a fast-paced environment * Ability to articulate sport-specific instruction to student-athletes * Exceptional knowledge of general sport-specific concepts Physical Demands: The physical demands of this position are consistent with a professional office environment and require regular sitting, standing, and walking/moving about. Additional demands, or those inconsistent with a professional office environment, are detailed below. Additional Demands: Position requires long hours standing and minor lifting; will require travel spent mostly on busses, Position requires various amounts of physical movement dependent on sport. Supplemental Information: It is the policy of CSP to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. The University will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, gender, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. However, CSP is an institution of the LCMS and, to the extent allowed by law, CSP reserves the right to give preference in employment based on religious tenets. The mission of Concordia University, St Paul, a university of The Lutheran Church- Missouri Synod, is to prepare students for thoughtful and informed living, for dedicated service to God and humanity, and for enlightened care of God's creation, all within the context of the Christian gospel. This mission is rooted in academic excellence and Christian vocation. The vision of Concordia University, Saint Paul, is to be acknowledged as the leading Lutheran university offering exceptional opportunities for students from all backgrounds who seek relevant career preparation and a challenging academic experience coupled with the insights of Lutheran theology. Promise to Students – Concordia University, Saint Paul, empowers you to discover and engage your purpose for life, career and service, in a dynamic, multicultural, urban environment, where Christ is honored, all are welcome, and Lutheran convictions inform intellectual inquiry and academic pursuits. Concordia University owns a 41-acre campus just West of Downtown St. Paul with easy access to light-rail and bus transportation. Only blocks away from popular Summit and Grand Avenues, restaurants, shopping, and cultural activities abound. Concordia is known to have one of the most racially and ethnically diverse university student bodies in the state of Minnesota. CSP prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at https://www.csp.edu/student-life/title-ix/ Feel free to contact Cassidy Leininger - cleininger@csp.edu, with any questions

Responsibilities

The assistant coach manages day-to-day administration of a Division II baseball program, focusing on the academic and athletic development of student-athletes. Key duties include technical instruction, recruiting, fundraising, and ensuring compliance with NCAA and NSIC regulations.