Assistant Baseball Coach (PT - Seasonal)
JOB SUMMARY
Under general supervision the Assistant Baseball Coach assists the head coach in developing student athletes academically and athletically for the baseball program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Contributes to the educational mission of the University by coordinating the instruction of student-athletes in the area of baseball training and competition;
  
• Recruits student athletes for the baseball program;
  
• Provides academic support for student athletes;
  
• Provides motivation, counseling and supervision for student athletes;
  
• Monitors study hall;
  
• Instructs methods and strategies and coaches student athletes in the sport;
  
• Follows and conforms to NCAA rules and regulations;
  
• Serves as an instructor during youth camps;
  
• Faculty and staff are expected to maintain the confidentiality of all confidential and proprietary information (including but not limited to: student personal information, student grades, employee personal information, etc.), both during and after their employment with the University.
  
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
  
  REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
  
  
  
  1. Strong interpersonal, organizational, written and oral communication skills.
     
  2. Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
     
  3. Knowledge of baseball coaching and teaching techniques and the ability to effectively use them.
     
  4. Ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays when necessary.
     
  5. Ability to receive telephone calls, respond to inquiries and communicate with others by telephone.
     
  6. Ability to travel when necessary.
     
  7. Knowledge of recruiting techniques and the ability to effectively use them.
     
  8. Proficiency to handle various office machines including but not limited to: computer keyboard, computer software applications, calculator, copy machine and fax.
     
  9. Knowledge of academic eligibility rules.
     
  10. Ability to drive a personal or university vehicle for the purpose of university business.
      

• Bachelor degree or high school diploma with high level amateur or professional playing and/or coaching experience required.
  
• At least one year of experience coaching baseball at the high school, college or higher competitive level or at least three years experience playing baseball at the college level or higher.
  
• Must pass NCAA recruiting exam within the first year.
  
• Valid driver's license is required. License must meet insurance company rules and regulations for driving underwriting criteria.
  

  Interested candidates should submit a resume with cover letter to the Director of Human Resources, P.O. Box 1911, Niagara University, NY 14109 or via email to hro@niagara.edu. Please only one submission. Niagara University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. A copy of the Student Right to Know Annual Security Report is available at: http://www.niagara.edu/safety. Applications accepted until the position is filled. Once filled, the listing will be removed from this website.