POSITION SUMMARY:
The Graduate Assistant Coach will support the Head Coach in all aspects of coaching, including planning and conducting practices, preparing for games and competitions, and fostering a positive and safe environment. This role is vital in helping our student-athletes achieve their full potential both on and off the field.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist the Head Coach in planning, organizing, and conducting practice sessions.
- Support the development and implementation of game and competition strategies.
- Provide instruction during practice time and help with pregame warmups being able to hit to infield/outfield and throw front toss.
- Help ensure the safety and well-being of all team members during practices, games, and competitions.
- Foster a positive, inclusive, and supportive team culture.
- Assist in the recruitment and retention of talented student-athletes.
- Participate in team events, fundraisers, and community engagement activities.
- Monitor academic progress and support student-athletes in balancing their academic and athletic commitments.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to hear well enough to communicate effectively with co-workers, vendors, and athletes.
- Frequently convey detailed or important coaching instructions and ideas accurately, clearly, and quickly.
- Ability to hit and pitch during practice/pregame.
- The capability to demonstrate and instruct during practices and games.
- Strong visual and auditory abilities to quickly and accurately assess performances to help recruit and evaluate during camps/clinics.
WORK SCHEDULE:
- The Graduate Assistant Coach is required to work according to athletic game schedules, meetings, and practices. This assistant coach schedule does not operate on a traditional work schedule.
TRAVEL:
- Travel is required for away games and competitions.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee. S/he will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties as requested by his or her supervisor.
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Supports NGU's mission statement and core values, commitment to a Christian lifestyle and character in keeping with a biblical model.
- Affirm an understanding of the Baptist Faith & Message 2000
- Affirm understanding of the University's Statement on Human Flourishing
- Agree to abide by the employee handbooks, including community standards agreements.