The Assistant Baseball Coach is responsible for assisting the Head Coach with recruiting, coaching, and training student-athletes in the sport of baseball to prepare them for success in competition at the NCAA Division I level. This position ensures satisfactory academic progress through graduation, fosters a positive environment that encourages sportsmanship, and ensures public statements are supportive of the University and the Athletics Department. The Assistant Coach is expected to be a positive team player and set a positive example by supporting the mission and philosophy of the Athletics program and the University.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

50% - COACHING:

• Provide technical and tactical instruction, demonstration, and teaching the sport's dynamics to student-athletes.
• Communicate and motivate effectively with student-athletes to ensure their development and progress.
• Utilize evaluation tools to monitor training progress and analyze performances.
• Assist in implementing practice plans and coaching during scheduled competitions/events.
• Position the program to achieve competitive goals as established in conjunction with athletics administration.
• Maintain effective communication throughout the athletics program, emphasizing relationships with head coach, sport administrators, and support services.
• Operate within the rules, regulations, and policies of the University and the Athletics Department.
• Contribute to an environment that supports academic progress and graduation.
• Provide support and assistance to service units and student-athletes regarding academic progress and graduation.
• Use university resources wisely, adhere to fiscal procedures, and operate within the budgetary allotment.
• Foster a positive environment that supports sportsmanship.

40% - RECRUITING:

• Coordinate official and unofficial campus visits for recruits, arranging meetings with academic advisors, team members, and other university staff.
• Recruit and retain student-athletes who can compete successfully and graduate from the University.
• Manage the recruiting database within the ARMS platform.
• Assist in coordinating the logistical aspects of NCAA certified events.
• Promote the execution of the Athletic Department’s strategic plan.

5% - COMPLIANCE:

• Operate in an atmosphere of compliance, integrity, and within NCAA, conference, and university regulations.
• Ensure compliance-related activities are completed in a timely manner.
• Communicate and enforce rules and regulations concerning student-athletes.
• Support the initiatives of the Athletics Department.

5% - OTHER DUTIES:

• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Experience working or playing baseball at the collegiate level.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations as they pertain to baseball.

BENEFITS (rules, policies, eligibility apply): From our generous benefits package and professional development opportunities to our retirement programs and commitment to service excellence, Texas A&M University Corpus Christi is an engaging and rewarding place to work.

Insurance:

• Medical: $0 - $30 per month for Employee Only coverage after university contribution ($920 value).
• Up to 83% of premium covered by the university for Employee and Spouse, Employee and Children, or Employee and Family coverage.
• Dental & Vision
• Life Insurance, Accidental D&D, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account, and Day Care Spending Account
• On-campus wellness opportunities

Work Life Solutions:

• Counseling, Work Life Assistance, Financial Resources, and Legal Resources

Tuition Benefits:

• Public Loan Forgiveness
• Book scholarships
• 100% tuition coverage for up to 18 credit hours per fiscal year (other rules may apply).

Retirement:

• Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP)
• Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan

Time Off:

• 8+ hours of vacation paid time off every month.
• 8 hours of sick leave time off every month.
• 8 hours of paid time off for Birthday leave.
• 12-15 paid holidays each year.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.