Coaching Asst 12 Mo-Baseball

at  California State University

Job no: 542176
Work type: Non-Instructional Faculty (Coach/Counselor/Librarian)
Location: Sonoma
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Athletics, Temporary, Part Time, On-site (work in-person at business location)

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

To be recommended for appointment, the candidate must have:

KNOWLEDGE:

General knowledge of sport, including sport specialty or athletic function; principles and methods for designing and teaching individuals and groups; recruitment methods and techniques. General knowledge of CSU policies and guidelines, NCAA or appropriate governing body, and conference by-laws, Title IX, NCAA, and conference by-laws, rules and regulations, applicable state and federal laws, and educational codes. For strength and conditioning positions, knowledge of common medical terminology, and knowledge of operating a wide variety of fitness and strength equipment.

ABILITIES:

General ability to direct and guide student-athletes; establish and maintain effective working relationships; communicate clearly and effectively; interpret and follow instructions; foster an environment to promote student-athlete well-being, academic success and personal development; utilize problem solving techniques; perform mathematical calculations; use basic office software packages, and related technology tools and systems; ability to lead and guide student-athletes in area of specialty; analytical skills to assess student-athlete’s statistics, and review game videos; recruit student-athletes; work in an environment with competing priorities. Incumbents must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills to develop effective working relationships with athletes, coaching staff, parents and staff that support athletics. In addition, demonstrate the leadership, organizational and administrative skills needed in coaching an athletic team or athletic function.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Master’s degree is preferred.
License and certifications:
Current first aid, CPR, and AED certification. Some positions may require a valid California driver’s license. Certifications and/or licenses, as related to the position, may also be required.

Working independently, incumbents perform the full range of coaching functions for an athletic team or function, including program coordination and management. The Assistant Coach is supervised by the Head Coach with the designated Sport Supervisor (Manager) serving as Appropriate Administrator. The Assistant Coach may provide training and direction to less experienced coaches and may occasionally perform the duties of a Head Coach.
Typical work assignments may include but are not limited to the following: create and implement practice sessions; assist in game strategy to prepare and instruct for competition; counsel and assist in the assignment of player positions, game roster; recruitment strategies including evaluation of prospective student-athletes, attendance at competitions and tournaments; train and instruct a designated skill development area which may include full responsibility of a designated group of student-athletes and supervision of lower level coaches; develop short and long term measurable objectives; evaluate and assess results; modify objectives as appropriate; monitor academic progress of student-athletes, and implement action plan as appropriate, assess results; modify objectives as appropriate; monitor academic progress of student-athletes, and implement action plan as appropriate.
Additional assignments may include development of youth and summer camps and clinics; administration of the program budget; working with university advancement staff to raise funds, promote athletic team through public speaking events, and media communication.