Location: Bronx, NY Category: Athletics Posted On: Fri Dec 13 2024 Job Description:
Facts-at-a-Glance
Founded 1874
A four-year college of the 64-campus State University of New York (SUNY)
Total enrollment: over 1110 students
The oldest and largest maritime college in the country
Marine Engineering and Naval Architecture programs are ABET accredited
Home of the Empire State VII, a state-of-the-art training ship
Cadets travel to at least 12 foreign countries during three Summer Sea Terms
NCAA Division III member of the Skyline, NEWMAC, ICSA and USA Rowing
POSITION SUMMARY:
The assistant coach provides administrative, instructional, and recruiting support services under the direction of the head coach and athletic director.
POSITION DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND COMPETENCIES:
Primary Responsibilities:
Assist in implementing the sport training and instructional program under the direction of the head coach by:
Providing sport-specific skill instruction
Conducting practice sessions and game-related duties
Motivating players to maximize their efforts
Develop and execute training programs for infielders and pitchers, focusing on:
Defensive skills, footwork, and game awareness for infielders
Mechanics, control, and overall performance for pitchers
Pre-game, in-game strategies, and individual development sessions
Utilize video analysis and other tools to identify areas for improvement in player performance
Assist with planning and organizing practices, particularly for infielders and pitchers, ensuring a comprehensive approach to player development
Actively participate in the recruitment of prospective student-athletes under the direction of the head coach
Collaborate with academic support personnel to ensure student-athletes' academic success
Partner with athletic training and strength and conditioning staff to support player health, conditioning, and rehabilitation
Demonstrate a sincere interest in the personal, academic, and athletic development of student-athletes
Exhibit supportive, cooperative, and professional behavior to achieve program goals and foster team culture
Efficiently and effectively complete assignments and demonstrate openness to feedback from the head coach
Adhere to departmental and institutional policies, as well as NCAA Division III rules and regulations
Contribute to a positive working environment by maintaining respectful relationships with staff, student-athletes, and external stakeholders
Perform additional duties as assigned by the Athletic Director
Job Requirements:
Required Qualifications
Demonstrated baseball coaching experience, with a focus on pitching
Knowledge of NCAA Division III rules
Strong interpersonal, teaching, and communication skills
Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
Preferred Qualifications:
Intercollegiate-level baseball experience
Bachelor's or Master's degree in physical education or a related field
Coaching certification from a recognized national agency
Experience or demonstrated potential in recruiting student-athletes
Proven ability to work effectively with college-age student-athletes and perform administrative program responsibilities
Current First Aid, AED, and CPR certification
Additional Information:
Classification/Salary Range: This position is a college year (10 months) part-time UUP position. The anticipated salary for the position is $4,000.00 subject to proration for the Academic Year 2024-2025. For this position, the starting date will be january 1, 2025 through May 31, 2025. Review of applications will commence immediately and conclude when position is filled.
Special Notes: FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. Internal and external search to occur simultaneously.
Budget Title: Assistant Coach Local Title: Assistant Baseball Coach Line #: 00663
Expected Work Schedule
Preseason
Weekly Average: 8-10 hours
Total (Assuming 3 Weeks): 24-30 hours
In-Season
Weekly Average: 8-12 hours
Total (Assuming 10 Weeks): 80-120 hours
Weekly Schedule: varies by week, 4 practice days for 2-3 hours, 1 competition day for 3-4 hours
Postseason
Weekly Average: 5-7 hours
Total (Assuming 1.5 Weeks): 7.5-10.5 hours
Off-Season
Weekly Average: 2-4 hours
Total of 22 weeks
SUNY Maritime College is an Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disabled/Affirmative Action employer, committed to recruiting, supporting and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff and students. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. For our full non-discrimination statement, see: http://www.sunymaritime.edu/affirmative-action.
SUNY Maritime College is committed to maintaining a safe environment for its students, faculty, staff, volunteers and the general public that use our facilities. Therefore, in order to ensure the hiring of employees of the highest integrity and to maintain a safe campus community, SUNY Maritime College will conduct pre-employment background investigations on all individuals for whom employment is to be offered.
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.
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