Assistant Baseball Coach
Whitman College

WHITMAN COLLEGE

Located in the historic community of Walla Walla, Whitman's vibrant and beautiful tree-lined campus is home to an intellectually diverse, dynamic, welcoming and supportive community of some 500 staff and faculty serving approximately 1,500 students from the local region and across the globe. With exceptional students, accomplished faculty and staff, and a fiercely loyal and growing number of engaged alumni, Whitman College continues to build on its national reputation for academic excellence as one of the top liberal arts colleges in the country.

Whitman College is cultivating a community built on inclusion and belonging. We recognize the value of those who can offer historically underrepresented perspectives and encourage applications from those whose background, knowledge, and insights from lived experience can add to the college's working and learning environment. Whitman College is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer (EEO) .

POSITION PURPOSE

Assist the head coach with all aspects of the men's baseball program. This position is a 0.93 FTE that works 1934 annual hours.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

This position reports directly to the Head Baseball Coach and is one of the primary assistant coaches for the baseball program. Duties will include, but are not limited to:

1. Assist with practice planning, execution and on-field instruction.
2. Help develop and implement game plans, reports, strategies and on-field duties as assigned.
3. Assist in all phases of the recruiting process, specifically the scouting and evaluation of skilled and academically qualified student-athletes.
4. Throw quality batting practice and direct position specific group(s). An ability to throw competitive batting practice as well as a strong background in infield and hitting is preferred.
5. Monitor academic progress and serve as a program liaison for staff and faculty.
6. Coordinate team, alumni and community outreach and events.
7. Serve as a mentor, leader and role model to student-athletes.
8. 40 hours of game management responsibilities as assigned by the Assistant SCD.
9. Special projects and other duties as assigned by the Head Baseball Coach.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Must possess excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills. Must be highly motivated, have the ability to work independently and in team settings, have a willingness to collaborate and communicate transparently, have sound judgment and decision-making ability, have an attention to detail, and have a willingness to help provide an outstanding student-athlete experience.

1. Knowledge of NCAA Division III rules and the ability to identify and recruit qualified student-athletes, including the ability to communicate effectively with recruits, parents, and coaches.
2. Outstanding skill instruction and teaching skills, ability to motivate students in both training and competitive realms, experience with training in and out of season, and the capacity to teach in both the varsity and academic settings.
3. Strong administrative and computer skills, particularly with Google and database management, and have a strong understanding and/or willingness to learn baseball specific technologies.
4. Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
5. Appreciation for the role of intercollegiate athletics in a highly selective academic environment, and the desire to help student-athletes strive for balance in that rigorous setting.
6. Requires physical activity to execute necessary student-athlete instruction. Also includes standing, walking, and office work; ability to lift objects or loads weighing up to 50 pounds.
   
   

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

1. Bachelor's degree and at least two years successful coaching experience at the collegiate, club, or high school level.
2. Valid driver's license and ability to successfully pass background check and driving record check.
3. Infield/hitting experience preferred

BENEFITS

Whitman offers competitive employee benefits, including medical, dental, vision and life insurances, a generous 10% matching contribution to the Whitman College 403(b) Defined Contribution Retirement Plan, and paid time off including 13 paid holidays for full-time staff vacation and sick leave. Learn more about benefits eligibility here.

COVID-19 PROTOCOLS

At Whitman College, we take seriously the safety of our community. Whitman is a fully vaccinated campus, requiring all employees and students to be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations or have an approved exemption. More information can be found here.

DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION FOR JOB CANDIDATES

Contact Human Resources regarding requests for disability accommodation in the employment application process.

APPLICATION REVIEW

Application review will continue until August 4, 2022 or until the position is filled.

START DATE

September 2022


For full application instructions and position description, visit https://whitman.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=218







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