Assistant Athletic Coach, Men's Baseball
Yavapai CollegeDescription of Position
- The position of Assistant Athletic Coach is an 'at-will' position. As an 'at-will' employee, Yavapai College may terminate employment at any time and for any lawful reason. Since this position serves at the pleasure of the Head Coach and should that position become vacant or the Head Coach replaced, this position may be ending at the same time.
Unless otherwise noted, these are 12 month positions.***This position includes a $3,000 relocation reimbursement for all who qualify***The Assistant Athletic Coach reports to the Director of Athletics and is responsible for assisting the Head Athletic Coach with student athletes participating in College sponsored intercollegiate athletic teams and supporting the mission of Yavapai College Athletics.
- Prepares and executes a practice plan with specific guidelines to be followed- Participates in recruiting efforts- Coordinates and maintains playing field/court- Assists in Game Day management and execution of responsibilities on the field/court- Everyday responsibilities: answering phone calls, player relations, scheduling and summer camp coordination
- Assists with student development and student athletes' academic progress and eligibility
-Develops training/conditioning programs for individual athletes and monitors their progress
-Prepares, collects, and distributes information about the College athletic program to compliance organizations, administration, faculty, staff, and the general public while maintaining confidentiality of student athlete records-Support with the logistics, promotion, hosting, including attending and maintaining relationships with external stakeholders for the fundraising initiatives of the department-Assist with coordination and operation of camps that contribute to raise funds for the program every year
-Participates in activities that contribute to the overall understanding of the athletic program/department
- General fundraising activities as directed by the Head Coach or Athletic Administration
- Other duties as assigned
Please indicate in your application which athletic program you are applying for (i.e. Baseball, Soccer, Softball, or Volleyball). Minimum Expectations & Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
- Experience in coaching/training athletics and/or mentoring student athletes
- Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid Arizona Driver's License with the ability to demonstrate an acceptable driving record
- Regular attendance is an essential job function as it demonstrates dependability towards the performance of job dutiesPreferred Skills & Abilities
- Master's degree from an accredited institution in related field
- Assistant coaching experience in area of interest
- Experience working in a collegiate athletic program
- Familiarity of the NJCAA
- Work experience in higher education/college environmentEssential Functions
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements and competencies listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk and run; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment varies.