General Summary of Position:
This being an internal opportunity, only current UML Employees, irrespective of Bargaining units are eligible to apply for this position.
The Associate Head Coach - Baseball assists with the organization and supervision of all aspects of the Baseball team within the parameters designated by the university, the America East Conference and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).
Essential Job Duties:
1. Assist with all aspects of student-athlete development and performance of the baseball program, to include:
• Organizing, recruitment, evaluation of student-athletes, serve as point person for all recruiting schedules, travel, depth charts, scholarship and financial details. Provides a comprehensive breakdown of high school and NCAA transfer portal targets to Head Coach.
• Conducting and supervising practices and player conditioning
• Develop and install an offensive hitting strategy. Work directly with one positional group: infield, outfield, or catcher, as directed by Head Coach. Practice various developmental techniques on an individual basis with the players i.e. Synergy film, Trackman data, 643 scouting reports, etc.
• Accumulate information to comprise scouting reports on future opponents.
• Assist with the preparation and implementation of game strategies.
• Breakdown and analysis of individual film.
• Providing appropriate leadership, direction and supervision relevant to the academic progress and personal development of student-athletes.
• Creating a positive and productive environment for the student-athletes.
2. Assist with oversight of administrative functions within baseball program:
• Participating in conference and NCAA meetings.
• Adhering to all conference and NCAA rules/requirements relevant to the conduct of the intercollegiate baseball program.
• Preparing information relevant to budgeting, equipment needs, and program concerns.
• Coordinate Team Travel by planning travel itineraries for the program and organizing bus/plane travel, meals, hotel arrangements, etc.
3. Provide supervision of staff of the baseball program by:
• Assigning responsibilities of team managers.
4. Participate in promotional and public relations to advance athletic programs by:
• Providing assistance with departmental fund-raising.
• Representing the Department of Athletics at designated University, departmental and community functions.
• Serving in public relations capacities as needed.
Promote the University’s commitment to customer service by:
•Build effective partnerships with co-workers throughout the University by freely sharing appropriate information and providing assistance when needed.
•Ensuring optimum service to all internal and external partners in response to all requests for service and information.
•Maintaining an environment that is welcoming to persons of all backgrounds, nationalities, and roles.
Other Job Duties:
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Working Conditions:
- Willingness to work evenings and weekends as necessary.
Minimum Qualifications (Required)
Education:
Experience:
- 5-6 years baseball coaching and recruiting experience at NCAA collegiate level.
- Demonstrated knowledge and application of NCAA rules and regulations.
- Knowledge of techniques and strategies of the sport.
- Commitment to high ethical standards and academics success.
- Experience working effectively in diverse environments.
- Strong organizational skills.
Additional Considerations:
- Experience working with hitters preferred.
- Proven ability to provide mentoring and leadership to student-athletes and a commitment to student-athlete welfare.
- Effective communication, interpersonal and public relations skills.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
This being an internal opportunity, only current UML Employees, irrespective of Bargaining units are eligible to apply for this position.
This position is full-time, benefited and non-unit in Grade SC4. Formal minimum $60,000, 25th quartile $67,500 and midpoint of $75,000. Anticipated salary within this range is determined based on experience and qualifications.
Please include a resume and cover letter with your application. Names and contact information of three references will be required at the time of application.
