"Assistant Baseball Coach"

POSITION TITLE: Assistant Baseball Coach

SALARY: $16,000

REPORTS TO: Athletic Director

BENEFITS: N/A

POSITION DETAILS: Part-time

HOURS: Dependent upon position.

START DATE: On or before August 1, 2024

SUPERVISORY DUTIES: N/A

ABOUT USAO: The University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (USAO) is a public liberal arts

college located in Chickasha, Oklahoma, about 40 minutes from Oklahoma City, and is a member

of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC). It is charged by the Oklahoma State

Regents for Higher Education “to provide an outstanding general education program for the State

of Oklahoma with strong offerings in the liberal arts and sciences. The experience will feature

interdisciplinary team-teaching and will extend throughout the undergraduate experience.” To

support this charge USAO is directed “to assemble a faculty whose interests, knowledge, and

experiences transcend their specialized fields of graduate study and who are dedicated to liberal

arts education.” For more information about USAO, see www.usao.edu.

RESPONSIBILITIES: The Assistant Baseball Coach is responsible for on-field coaching and

recruitment of academically qualified student-athletes, within the guidelines, rules and regulations

of the University of Science & Arts of Oklahoma, the NAIA, and the Sooner Athletic Conference.

This position serves as the primary assistant position for the program. Other responsibilities

include:

• Assist/lead training and practice sessions, ensuring that all appropriate safety guidelines

and standards are maintained. Perform specific coaching responsibilities during athletic

events. Attend coaches’ preparatory meetings and implement strategies resulting from

these meetings.

• Assigned responsibilities within the daily operations and overall administration of the

sports program.

• Develop a comprehensive and functional knowledge of the sport and maintain a thorough

and continuing familiarity with all applicable University and NAIA regulations.

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• Recruit quality student-athletes under the guidance and direction of the head coach.

• Work with student-athletes to monitor adherence to rules and regulations regarding

conduct, appearance, and behavior.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Must have successful experience as a coach or collegiate athlete. Higher education experience and

bachelor’s degree is preferred, but candidates with exemplary records at the secondary or travel

ball level will be considered.

TO APPLY:

Complete the USAO application at ( https://usao.edu/about/personnel.html ). Upon completing

the USAO application, please attach a letter of interest, detailed resume, 3 professional/academic

references, and any necessary transcripts to hr@usao.edu.

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

This institution, in compliance with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Executive

Order 11246 as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the

Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and other federal laws

and regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion,

disability, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes, but

is not limited to, admissions, employment, financial aid, and educational services.