Assistant Baseball Coach

Department
 

CSL ATH: Baseball

About the Department
 

The University of Chicago is one of the nation's leading institutions of higher education and research. Campus and Student Life (CSL) is comprised of 20 departments that serve the University's 17,500 college, graduate, and professional school students, as well as the campus community more broadly. CSL is importantly charged with the dual task of supporting all students in the University, graduate and undergraduate, and managing multiple campus departments and services that serve the entire campus community. CSL's programs and services focus on supporting student academic success, providing opportunities for personal growth and leadership development, developing community and engagement through the residential housing and dining program, and in areas such as artistic expression, spiritual exploration, and athletic competition. The University of Chicago community includes approximately 7,000 undergraduates and 10,500 graduate, professional, and other students and there are over 400 recognized student organizations working together to create a vibrant and dynamic student life. The University of Chicago is a member of the University Athletic Association and the NCAA (Division III). The University sponsors 20 varsity sports. The Department of Athletics & Recreation maintains an environment that supports the student athletes' commitment to thriving academically and athletically. A diverse, challenging athletic program supplements the rigorous academic curriculum. The lessons learned through athletic endeavors represent an invaluable part of the nonacademic aspects of a holistic education. Achieving this goal is based on a commitment to excellence.

Job Summary
 

Job Description Summary
Assistant Baseball Coach: Under the direction of the head coach, assists with planning, coaching, recruiting, administering, and promoting the University of Chicago Baseball Program within NCAA and University standards.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates a philosophy that emphasizes academic priorities for student-athletes.

• Provides leadership and instruction in the personal and athletic development of student athletes.

• Develops training program; organizes all practice sessions to enhance team performance.

• Evaluates individual performance and provide leadership and instruction in areas of deficiency as required.

• Coaches Pitchers on Mechanics and Execution while utilizing technology to help pitchers understand design of pitches and Maroon Pitching Philosophy.

• Conceives, implements, and supervises strategies to recruit academically talented prospective Division III student-athletes in the baseball program through scouting, attending tournaments, film review, high school and home visits, in accordance with NCAA rules and regulations. Initiates the submission of applications and handles the matriculation of prospective student athletes.

• Serves as ambassador for the baseball program and articulate the mission to alumni, parents, and additional stakeholders.

• Assists in the development of strategies to increase visibility and attendance at home and away events.

• Ensures student-athletes and athletics representatives are informed of and comply with NCAA and University rules and regulations.

• Works with the Athletic Director and Office of Alumni Relations and Development to raise funds and develop other fundraising activities to support the Baseball Program.

• Counsels team members in academic, disciplinary and personal matters; consult with University administration and faculty for resolution of problems as required.

• Remains current with literature on coaching best practices, rules of sport; physiological and psychological sport applications; contribute and participate in professional organizations; attend clinics, conventions, and other meetings.

• Participates in institutional professional development and training.

• Works independently and guides work of groups of students throughout the academic year. Interprets issues faced by students and provides academic and professional advising.

• Assists in developing and implementing travel plans.

• Assists with the planning and execution of all team practice sessions and competitions. Evaluates the performance of the team and individual student-athletes in order to instruct and advise on technical, strategic, and mental development.

• Participates in the development and implementation of an overall recruiting plan.

• Participates in staff meetings and a range of social and academic program events.

• Helps staff to plan and execute events.

• Works with small groups of students to help them improve in the subject area and hold office hours to speak individually with students.

• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications
 

Education:

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

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Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

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Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Master's degree.
• CPR & AED certification.

Technical Skills or Knowledge:

• Proficient in computer skills; Microsoft Office and other software.

Preferred Competencies

• Excellent communication skills.

• Familiarity with NCAA rules and Division III philosophy required.

• Excellent verbal and written communication required.

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks and assignments concurrently.  

Application Documents

• Resume (required)

• Cover Letter (required)

When applying, the document(s) MUST  be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

Job Family
 

Academic Affairs

Role Impact
 

Individual Contributor

FLSA Status
 

Exempt

Pay Frequency
 

Monthly

Scheduled Weekly Hours
 

40

Benefits Eligible
 

Yes

Requires Compliance with University Covid-19 Vaccination Requirement
 

Yes

Drug Test Required
 

No

Health Screen Required
 

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
 

No

Posting Statement
 

Employees must comply with the University’s COVID-19 vaccination requirements. More information about the requirements can be found on the University of Chicago Vaccination GoForward .
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