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Emerson College

Assistant Baseball Coach

Emerson College, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298

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Under the direction of the Head Coach, the Primary Assistant Coach will help in running an intercollegiate sports program at Emerson College. The primary responsibility of this position is to attend events where recruits are participating and identify, engage and recruit qualified student-athletes who fit both the profile of Emerson and the needs of the team. The Assistant Coach will be responsible for developing student-athletes, scouting teams, breaking down game film, and assisting in the organization and facilitation of practice and games.

Responsibilities

Assist with all aspects of the recruitment and retention of a diverse set of prospective student athletes such as prospect evaluation, prospect selection, and on-campus visits

Assist head coach in organizing, preparing, and conducting individual and team training and match competition

Assist in the identification and recruitment of potential student-athletes for the Emerson intercollegiate sports program, in accordance with NCAA rules, regulations, guidelines, and standards

Lead, monitor, and coordinate training and practice sessions, ensuring that all appropriate safety guidelines and standards are maintained

Provide day-to-day guidance, assistance, and support to other assistant coaches on coaching training sessions and techniques of individual players

Aid in the coordination and administration of the overall program, as required

Represent Emerson College and the athletic department to institutional programs and externally to the media, students, parents, and the general public

Assist with coaching strategies and teaching methods to develop players' technical ability and team tactical solutions

Analyze the performance of the team, individual players, and opponents

Provide leadership and instruction to improve the team and the individual player

Mentor student-athletes to foster athletic, academic, emotional, and social growth

Monitor the progress of prospective players during the application process

Assist in coordinating and organizing potential player on-campus visits

Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree preferred

A minimum of 2 years of coaching experience at the post-secondary level, professional competitive experience, or college playing experience required

A valid driver’s license

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Demonstrated knowledge of technical skills and tactical strategy and the ability to effectively teach them and communicate with players

Working knowledge of NCAA and NEWMAC rules and an understanding of the philosophy behind them

The coach must be self-directed, motivated, and able to work independently and under pressure

Commitment to being a positive member of the Athletics Department and the College community and the ability to influence the athletes to do the same

Physical Abilities

Ability to sit or stand for long periods

Ability to concentrate for short and long periods of time

Work Environment Willingness to travel, work nights and weekends is a must. The position is part-time, 19.4 hours per week.

Salary and benefits: Emerson College offers a generous benefits package to regular staff scheduled to work 20+ hours per week. Benefits include health plans, dental plans, time-off programs, a 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions, and additional life and disability coverage and commuter offerings. Please refer to our benefits website for a full list of benefits and eligibility requirements.

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