The College of St. Scholastica, a NCAA Division III institution and a member of the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) is seeking applications for a Baseball Assistant Coach. Responsibilities of Assistant Coach will include, but are not limited to, recruitment of qualified student-athletes, on-field instruction for practice and games, scouting opponents and game film preparation, camp organization and direction, along with other assigned duties. Successful candidates must have strong interpersonal communication skills, display an understanding of NCAA Division III rules and carry the ability to maintain professional conduct while acting as a role model for the student-athletes.
This is a ten-month salaried position reporting to the Head Baseball Coach. The Assistant Baseball Coach will assist the Head Coach in all aspects of the baseball program with a focus on the retention and success of current student-athletes.
The Assistant Baseball Coach is responsible for teaching and coaching student-athletes in order to develop and acquire the extensive tactical, technical and physical knowledge required to be a competitive Division III intercollegiate level student-athlete. In this role, you will assist the head coach in skill evaluation, instruction, planning, organization, and supervision of individual and team practices and intercollegiate athletic competitions.
Job responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Assist in the instruction of student athletes in the sport of baseball
Assist in organizing, preparing and conducting practices, training, and competition
Recruit student-athletes in accordance with all The College of Saint Scholastica (CSS), Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC), and NCAA rules and regulations
Assist with the holistic development of baseball student-athletes
Represent the program and CSS to students, parents, alumni, and the general public
Assist in managing the daily operations and administration facets of the baseball program
Preferred but not required, a background in pitching and ability to run pitching staff
Assist in social media and work with the sports information office.
Knowledge of Front Rush and/or other recruiting software.
Ability to effectively recruit a wide array of diverse student-athletes
Assist in all duties as assigned by the Head Coach or the Director of Athletics
Appreciation of and working with a diverse academic environment, inclusive of students, faculty, and staff of many social, economic, cultural, ideological, racial, and ethnic backgrounds
Secondary responsibilities in the department as assigned.
Job Requirements:
Bachelor's degree is required/Master’s degree preferred.
This position requires a valid driver's license, a good driving record, and must be insurable by the College's insurance carrier.
One or more years coaching experience at the high school and/or collegiate level; collegiate playing and/or managerial experience is preferred but not required.
Strong teaching and coaching skills
Extremely detail oriented, great at administrative tasks.
Must have knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
Must communicate effectively with all types of people, and establish and maintain a strong working relationship with students, parents, alumni, faculty, staff, and other college personnel.
Must have the ability to work responsibly with minimal supervision.
Maintain current CPR and First Aid certifications
Statistical analysis experience, proficiency in baseball statistical software. Knowledge and experience with video editing software, Adobe Photoshop and social media platforms.
Commitment to the student-athlete experience, passion for the game, and ability to coach and motivate.
The College serves students in undergraduate and graduate degree programs throughout six schools— nursing, arts and letters, business and technology, education, health sciences, and sciences. The College offers programs in Duluth, at seven satellite campuses throughout Minnesota, and online, The College is home to 3,512 graduate and undergraduate students in 91 programs. In Fall 2021, there were 2,144 undergraduate students, 1,486 of them in our traditional program on the Duluth campus. 1,368 students were enrolled in graduate programs. There were 470 undergraduate and 737 graduate students in fully online degree and certificate programs.