Assistant Coach, Baseball
Posting Number: R0007151
Location: Salem Campus
ABOUT WILLAMETTE UNIVERSITY:
Willamette University, founded in 1842,
is a nationally-renowned private university enrolling 2800 students
across five colleges. Our historic campus, adjacent to the Oregon
State Capitol, hosts a distinguished undergraduate liberal arts
college in Salem, Oregon. Our downtown Portland campus is home to
the Pacific Northwest College of Art (PNCA). We offer a wide range
of professional graduate programs, including Oregon's top-ranked
MBA program, the Northwest's oldest law school, as well as MA/MFA
programs at PNCA and master's degrees in data science and computer
science.
Willamette University provides a high-value and comprehensive
benefits package to eligible employees. Our
Benefits Summary includes
options for health, dental, life insurance, retirement, substantial
paid time off, tuition and more. If you need assistance applying
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POSITION SUMMARY
The Assistant Coach will assist the Head Coach in all aspects of
running the baseball program. The assistant coach will help coach
workouts, practices, and competitions and work with player
development. The person in this position will also assist with
recruiting and academic support.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Instruct, teach, and coach student-athletes during practices
and competition
- Conduct video analysis of games and practice that will be used
for teaching and preparation
Direct practice and game preparation for a specific
position
Prepare scouting reports for a specific position for game
preparation
Work with staff members on game plan
Identify and recruit potential team members
Retain current team members
Coordinate other assigned administrative tasks such as video,
team travel, equipment, fund raising as assigned by head
coach
Assist with academic support services for student-athletes,
including monthly meetings, grade checks, and game plan.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum
- Any combination of education and experience that provides the
required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of
this position
- A demonstrated commitment to inclusion, equity, and social
justice with experience providing support and advocacy for
historically marginalized groups.
- Experience with Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Hudl, and Frontrush or
ARMS.
- Superior time management and organizational skills.
- Ability to set priorities and meet deadlines.
- Knowledge of and adherence to University policies, particularly
as they apply to student safety and hazing.
- Must be able to successfully articulate the values of a liberal
arts education and the role intercollegiate athletics plays in the
development of student-athletes.
- Ability to effectively communicate in English, both orally and
in writing, including the ability to communicate instructions about
athletic matters in both a classroom and an athletic coaching
setting.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Thorough knowledge of and adherence to all applicable NCAA Div.
III and Conference rules as they apply to the activities and
programs within the incumbent's designated sport.
- Ability to work independently as well as establish and maintain
working relationships with other staff, faculty, and
students.
- Must possess a current valid driver's license
Preferred: Previous coaching or high-level playing
experience
Typical Work Schedule: Tuesday - Friday, 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm,
some weekends; work days and times may vary based on need
Physical Demands and Working Conditions: Typical work is
outdoors. Physical effort is common and involves lifting up to 50
pounds.
You will need to upload the following two documents as part of
your application materials in the "My Experience" section labeled
Resume:
- Cover letter addressing qualifications
- Current resume
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the
position is filled.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIREMENT:
All University positions require that candidates submit to a
criminal conviction record check prior to hire. Conviction does not
automatically preclude candidates from being hired. Nature of
conviction will be considered relative to the duties of the
position.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to
perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICANTS:
Please read the following carefully before beginning the online
application process. To be considered for employment at Willamette
University, please complete our online employment application. Your
application and all required attachments -- listed at the bottom of
the page -- must be submitted for each individual job post that you
are interested in applying. Once you submit your application you
will not be able to edit your application.
Apply online at https://willamette.wd501.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/willametteuniversityjobs/job/Salem-Campus/Assistant-Coach--Baseball_R0007151
Believing that diversity contributes to academic excellence and
to rich and rewarding communities, WU is committed to recruiting
and retaining a diverse faculty, staff and student body. We seek
candidates, particularly those from historically under-represented
groups, whose work furthers diversity and who bring to campus
varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds.
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