Casual Hire - Assistant Baseball Coach

****Applicants seeking short-term or part-time work with the University Hawai'i may apply for Casual Hire positions, which include administrative, professional, and technical (APT) or instructional-type positions. Because of the temporary nature of these appointments, Casual Hire employees are not eligible for most benefits as provided to regular BOR and Civil Service employees such as paid leave and holidays. Casual Hire appointments may last for up to 89 days for full-time employees, and up to 1 calendar year for part-time employees. 
 
Title:  Casual Hire - Assistant Baseball Coach
Hiring Unit:  UHM Athletics
Location:  Baseball
Date Posted:  December 10, 2024
Closing date:  December 31, 2024 (New closing date)
Full Time / Part Time:   Full time
 
Other Conditions:  Position is a temporary casual hire position and offers no benefits, 89 day hire, not to exceed 40 hours/week.  Work to begin January 2025.  
 
Duties and Responsibilities:

• *Assist with all aspects of NCAA Division I Baseball Program, including student recruitment and development, on field coaching, contest scheduling, compliance with NCAA, Conference and University of Hawaii rules and regulations, student-athlete academic achievement, and other duties assigned by the Head Coach.  
• *Assist and participates in practices and intercollegiate competitions.   Teach necessary skills from the basic fundamentals to the techniques and strategies of team play.  
• *Promote and foster a positive team environment, appropriate behavior, and sportsmanship by team members.  Responsible for the conduct of team members both on and off the field.
• *Promote and maintain an environment where the physical, mental, social and academic well-being of all student-athletes are a priority.
• *Assist with evaluating, recruiting and selecting qualified prospects who have the ability to compete in the classroom and athletically. Actively seek out and encourage a diverse group of prospects and assist them through the application process.  Work collaboratively with the Compliance, Student-Athlete Services, and Academics staff to qualify and process prospects in a timely and efficient manner.  Make recurring contacts by telephone, written correspondence, off-campus visits and evaluations, and coordination of campus visits as assigned by the Head Coach.
• *Assist with overseeing the academic progress and success of student-athletes including promoting and maintaining an environment that encourages academic achievement as measured by academic eligibility, retention, and graduation.
• *Assist the Head Coach in analyzing statistical information to further team success.
• *Actively participates in fundraising, promotional, and public relation activities for the sports program.
• *Responsible for performing the duties of a Campus Security Authority as defined by University policy and federal law with regards to the Clery Act. 
• *Maintains confidentiality to include but not limited to information, files and records that the incumbent may obtain or possess, in accordance with federal and state laws and University of Hawaii policies.
• *Maintain collaborative working relationships with administrators, staff and coaches in the department, other college offices, and appropriate relationships with members of the media, donors, and other individuals interested in the sports program.
• *Know, recognize, and comply with the laws, policies, rules, and regulations governing the University of Hawaii and its employees, and the rules of the National Collegiate Athletic Association and of the Western Athletic Conference as now constituted or as may be amended in the future.  Immediately advises the Director of Athletics or designee if there is reasonable cause to believe violations, whether by employees, students, or others, have occurred or will occur.
• Performs other duties as required.

• Graduation from an accredited four year college or university;
• One (1) year experience coaching baseball at the college or university level;
• Knowledge of baseball as competed at the collegiate level.
• Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills. 
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and present information and ideas clearly and accurately in writing, verbally and by preparation of reports and other materials.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, team leaders and members, and individuals.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays and travel 
• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with people of diverse backgrounds.
• Valid driver’s license.
• First Aid, CPR and AED certification by the employment start date.
• Computer, cell phone, and social media technology competency.
• or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated.

• Division I baseball coaching experience.
• Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity, understanding and working effectively in multicultural societies, similar to Hawai‘i, contributing to an inclusive environment.

The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of race, sex, gender identity and expression, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, genetic information, marital status, breastfeeding, income assignment for child support, arrest and court record (except as permissible under State law), sexual orientation, domestic or sexual violence victim status, national guard absence, or status as a covered veteran.  For more information or inquiries regarding these policies, please refer to the following link: http://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/eeo-coordinators/

Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks.

In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, annual campus crime statistics for the University of Hawai'i may be viewed at: https://www.hawaii.edu/titleix/help/campus-security/, or a paper copy may be obtained upon request from the respective UH Campus Security or Administrative Services Office.

Accommodation Request:  The University of Hawai'i complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).  Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the EEO coordinator directly.  Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.  For further information, please refer to the following link: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/accommodation-request/