Job Summary
The Associate Coach, Men's Baseball, serves as the lead assistant to the Head Coach and assists in the administration of all aspects of the NCAA Division I Men's Baseball program. Responsibilities include advanced coaching instruction, player development, recruiting coordination, program operations, student-athlete support, fundraising, and compliance. The position provides leadership within the coaching staff and assists the Head Coach in achieving competitive success while promoting academic…
achievement, student-athlete welfare, and compliance with NCAA, Southland Conference, Texas State University System, and Lamar University rules and regulations.
Essential Job Functions
Coaching, Player Development, and Competitive Performance:
- Serves as a lead assistant coach in planning and conducting practices, competitions, and player development activities.
- Develops and implements position-specific training programs designed to improve individual and team performance.
- Assists with game preparation, scouting reports, opponent analysis, and strategic planning.
- Provides leadership and instruction to student-athletes in skill development, performance improvement, and competitive preparation.
- Assists in evaluating team performance and implementing corrective strategies throughout the season.
Recruiting and Talent Evaluations:
- Assists the Head Coach in developing and executing the program's recruiting strategy.
- Identifies, evaluates, and recruits prospective student-athletes capable of succeeding academically and athletically.
- Coordinates recruiting communications, evaluations, campus visits, and recruiting events.
- Develops relationships with high school coaches, junior college coaches, travel-ball organizations, and recruiting networks.
- Ensures all recruiting activities comply with NCAA, conference, and institutional regulations.
Program Administration and Staff Leadership:
- Assists with oversight of daily baseball program operations, including travel, scheduling, equipment, camps, and operational planning.
- Provides leadership and direction to assistant coaches, graduate assistants, and student workers as assigned.
- Assists with management of designated portions of the program budget under the direction of the Head Coach and Athletics Department leadership.
- Coordinates assigned administrative projects and operational initiatives.
- Assists with maintaining compliance with NCAA, Southland Conference, Texas State University System, and Lamar University policies and procedures.
Fundraising, Community Engagement, and External Relations:
- Participates in fundraising, donor cultivation, alumni relations, camps, clinics, and community outreach activities.
- Represents the baseball program through public appearances, recruiting events, speaking engagements, and media activities as assigned.
- Assists with promotional activities that enhance the visibility and support of the baseball program.
Student Athlete Support and Institutional Representation:
- Demonstrated ability to support student-athlete welfare and academic success, leadership development, and graduation success.
- Serves as a mentor and resource for student-athletes while fostering a culture of accountability and sportsmanship.
- Promotes the mission and standards of Lamar University and the Athletics Department through professional conduct and leadership.
