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Posted: 17-Dec-24

Location: Frederick, Maryland

Type: Contract

Categories:

Coaching Coaching - Baseball

Sector:

Collegiate Sports

Salary Details:

The compensation for this position consists of a $2,250 stipend for the Spring 2025 semester. This temporary position is not benefits-eligible except for paid Maryland sick leave. Learn more about Hood College.

Required Education:

4 Year Degree Position Summary Under the general direction of the Director of Athletics, the Assistant Baseball Coach will assist the head coach in recruiting qualified student-athletes to the program, instruct and develop the student-athlete in the sport of baseball, game preparation, and community involvement. Instruction should include, but not limited to the rules, strategies, and techniques relating to practice and competition in this sport. The assistant coach provides administrative support to the College’s NCAA Division III program. The assistant coach will also support the mission and goals of the Athletic Department.

Essential Duties include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Coaching, Instruction, and Team Administration (60%)

•Assist the head coach with one-on-one or teach instruction on related skill development and critique, rules, technologies and strategies; •Assist the head coach to organize and conduct practices during the traditional season (as defined by the National Collegiate Athletic Association) for the sport. Non-traditional (or out of season) season practices may be required; •Assist the head coach to serve as the representative of the department and the College during team travel for in- and out-of-season competition; •Assist the head coach in management of operational budget issues: Participate in uniform and equipment purchase process; help plan and coordinate team travel under the supervision of Director of Athletics’ Office; help develop and implement fund-raising strategies; •Assist the head coach to complete in-and off-season scheduling for the program. Work within NCAA guidelines regarding start of season, dates of competition and end of season; •Must be able to throw BP and hit Fugo’s; •Must be able to work flexible times (early mornings, evenings, and weekends); •Represent the Department of Athletics at all on-campus Admission Open Houses and/or other predetermined events; •Other duties as assigned by the head coach.

Recruiting (40%)

•Assist the head coach in developing a recruiting strategy to achieve recruiting goals as pre-approved with the Director of Athletics. •Work with the Office of Admission to recruit qualified prospective student-athletes, both incoming freshmen and transfers to Hood College. Included are off-campus contacts and evaluations as well as serving as College representative during on-campus prospect visits. •Must be able to attend recruiting events throughout the year.

We seek a candidate who values diversity, equity and inclusion in all that they do. Candidates must have strong organizational skills and a proven ability to work collaboratively with partners across campus in support of Hood College’s mission as a student-centered, liberal arts institution.

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s degree required and proven successful coaching, with 2-3 years’ experience preferred, preferably at the collegiate level.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications

Proven successful coaching Knowledge of NCAA Division III rules and regulations Experience working with male student-athletes Strong oral and written communication skills required Experience with modern technology and video analysis Knowledge of Rapsodo

 

Preferred Skills and Characteristics

Self-starter on projects Organization Responsiveness to e-mails Communication skills with colleagues and athletes

Technology Skills

Proficient in MS Office tools (Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), e-mail and Internet.  Ability to learn new applications quickly including organization-wide information systems and department-specific software applications. 

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to effectively provide information and positively respond to questions from both external and internal customers both in person and by phone.  Ability to develop marketing or promotion materials. Ability to speak effectively before groups of students, parents, or others.

Mathematical Skills

Proficient with statistical and financial concepts.  Must have the ability to apply those concepts to tracking, projections, goal setting and interpreting reports.  Must be able to draw conclusions from reports and make cost effective decisions regarding programs.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a number of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.  Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.  Ability to work independently and as a member of a group in developing and executing project plans. Ability to work in theoretical arena and apply logic as appropriate.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use fingers, hands, reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear.  The employee is required to sit. The employee may occasionally be required to stand and lift and move up to twenty-five pounds.  Specific vision abilities required include close vision. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Work Environment

The work environment described here is representative of what an employee will encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level is usually moderate, and could include interaction with other employees, students, the public, telephones, and other office equipment. 

Create a Job Alert for Similar Jobs About HOOD COLLEGE Founded in 1893 in Frederick, Maryland, Hood College is a coeducational, independent, liberal arts college. Degrees Offered Hood offers 28 bachelor’s degrees, 25 concentrations, 47 minors, and pre-professional preparation in medicine, veterinary science, dentistry and law. Hood’s Graduate School serves the needs of Frederick and surrounding regions with 19 master’s degrees, two doctorates and 10 graduate certificate programs. The graduate programs provide leading-edge content in business, STEM, the humanities and education. Our Location Hood is located in a fantastic college town; students are within walking distance of shops, galleries and restaurants and a vibrant downtown. Our proximity to Washington, D.C., Baltimore and the I-270 technology corridor provides students countless internship and research opportunities. The Blazers compete as a member of NCAA Division III and hold membership in the Middle Atlantic Conference. Connections working at HOOD COLLEGE More Jobs from This Employer https://ncaamarket.ncaa.org/jobs/20903514/assistant-coach-baseball Return to Search Results