Assistant Coach, Mens Baseball

About Us

Albany State University is a fully accredited senior unit of the University System of Georgia. Employees receive benefits provided by the University System of Georgia, including, but not limited to, medical and major medical insurance, group life insurance, participation in the Georgia Teachers Retirement System, Optional Retirement Plan (Faculty and exempt employees only), Social Security and Tuition Assistance Program after six months of employment.

Location

Our West Campus is located at 2400 Gillionville Road, Albany, GA 31707. Our East Campus is located at 504 College Drive, Albany, GA 31705. The Human Resources office for both campuses is located on the West Campus in Building K, Suite 209.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Head Baseball Coach, the Assistant Coach is responsible for the below management and operational activities of a NCAA Division II sport program. The position will assist the organization and administration of the sport program in accordance with the rules and regulations governing the athletic program and the institution.

Performs a variety of functions within the baseball program. Analyzes, develops and supervises the players at practice and in competition. Works with developing hitters, pitchers, catchers, infielders, and outfielders. Prepares pre-game scouting reports and defensive alignments. Compiles video and data analysis to present to the student athletes. Assists in maintaining the facilities at and around the baseball complex. Assesses and monitors student athlete academic success. Assists and monitors potential and current student athletes materials for admittance, financial aid, class schedules and registration. Recruits and analyzes potential student athletes for the baseball program. Completes travel paperwork, food arrangements, and laundry.

Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes, monitors, and develops hitters, pitchers, catchers, infielders, and outfielders.
• Assist in preparing and organizing daily practice sessions, game preparation for competition, and off-season training.
• Prepare, assist, and participate in camps and clinics as necessary.
• Compiles pre-game scouting reports and defensive alignments.
• Compiles and provides student athletes with data and video analysis.
• Assist in recommending and preparing schedules for non-conference home/away games to the Director of Athletics and Head Baseball Coach.
• Arranges travel accommodations and completes associated paperwork.
• Maintains baseball field and the facilities surrounding the complex.
• Promotes, monitors, and assesses student athletes academic success.
• Performs recruitment of potential student athletes and assist the athletes to guide them through the admission process.
• Assist in recommending scholarship awards for student-athletes to the Director of Athletics.
• Active participation in respective sport association.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelors Degree.

Three years of baseball coaching experience at the high school, travel ball or collegiate level as a volunteer, GA, or assistant.

Knowledge to provide in depth scouting reports and knowledge of using technology to enhance our pitchers and hitters.

An equivalent combination of education and experience will be accepted.

Preferred Qualifications

Masters Degree.

Recruiting Experience.

Proposed Salary

Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

Required Documents to Attach

Cover letter.

Resume.

Transcripts.

A list of at least 3 professional references with their contact information.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of the rules and regulations of the game.
• Knowledge of scholarship information.
• Knowledge of how to properly maintain a baseball fields playing surface.
• Skilled in planning travel logistics.
• Skilled in communication with student athletes.
• Skilled in motivating and encouraging student athletes.
• Ability to assess a players ability and potential.
• Ability to operate a reel mower and other field equipment and machinery.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (229) 500-2026, or by email at hrasu@asurams.edu. For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at (877) 251-2644, or by email at support@usg.edu.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Institutional Values

Excellence

We achieve outcomes of the highest quality, hold ourselves accountable to the highest standard and are committed to continuous improvement in University programs and services.

Respect

We are directed by tenets of ethics, treating other with courteous regard, and being civil in our interactions.

Community

We strive to build community and value a good mindset.

Teamwork

We seek partnerships within the University and community. We practice a supportive spirit that results in the implementation of plans, actions and shared results.

Learning

We cultivate a practice of global pedagogies in a learning environment.

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Albany State University.

Certain positions may also require the selected candidate to submit to or have:

• a credit check completed for "Positions of Trust" and/or approved departmental purchase card usage
• a motor vehicle report for positions that require driving an Albany State University vehicle
• a successful pre-employment drug test

Equal Employment Opportunity

Albany State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, working, and studying. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the ASU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the ASU community.

For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy please contact the Albany State University Office of Human Resources at (229) 500-2026. For individuals requiring disability-related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact the Disability Resource Center at 229-500-3442.