Second Assistant Coach - Baseball at Dartmouth College in hanover, New Hampshire

Job Description:

Posting date:

08/05/2022

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Position Number:

1012027

Position Title:

Second Assistant Coach - Baseball

Department this Position Reports to:

M&W Intercollegiate

Hiring Range Minimum:

Please Inquire

Hiring Range Maximum:

Please Inquire

SEIU Level:

Not an SEIU Position

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Employment Category:

Regular Full Time

Scheduled Months per Year:

12

Scheduled Hours per Week:

40

Location of Position:

Hanover, NH 03755

Remote Work Eligibility?:

Onsite only

Is this a term position?:

No

Is this a grant funded position?:

No

Position Purpose:

To participate as part of a decision-making team (coaching staff) under the direction of the head coach in planning, coaching, recruiting, administering, and promoting the baseball program within NCAA, Ivy League, and institutional standards. The Assistant Coach plays a critical role in achieving the overall goals of the baseball program by providing important recommendations, suggestions and decisions regarding game strategies, line-ups, priority listing of recruits, etc. as well as offering initiative and independent judgment (e.g., in providing coaching instruction, evaluating and communicating with prospective recruits and their parents, and representing the baseball program to constituents).

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp:

Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Bachelor's Degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience.


• Experience playing and/or coaching baseball at the collegiate level.


• Strong knowledge of baseball skills and strategies.


• Good interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of people in a diverse community.


• Strong organizational skills.


• Ability to recruit effectively with no athletic grants and highly selective admissions standards.


• Commitment to diversity and to serving the needs of a diverse population.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience playing and coaching baseball at the D1 collegiate level or professionally.


• Experience as a Hitting Coach/Coordinator along with Baserunning at the D1 level or professionally.


• Experience coaching a defensive position at the collegiate level.


• Experience with and strong understanding of most recent technology and metrics (WIN Reality, Blast Motion, Synergy, Hitting Rapsodo, Portable Track Man) for player development and game management).

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title:

Bob Whalen, Head Coach of Baseball

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.

Background Check:

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

All Dartmouth College employees, whether working on-site or remotely, are required to be up to date with vaccination against COVID-19 (or to have received an approved exemption from vaccination through the Office of Institutional Diversity and Equity). Please visit https://dartgo.org/vaxpolicy for details. Compliance with this requirement is a condition of employment. Failure to meet this condition of employment within the first 30 days may result in Dartmouth in its sole discretion ending employment.


Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy

Quick Link:

https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/64647

Description:

Recruiting

• Participates in the development and implementation of an overall recruiting plan, including but not limited to, determining program needs by position and class, selecting recruiting events to attend, and setting admissions priorities.


• The assistant coach assumes a significant amount of independent responsibility for: Identifying qualified students and talented athletes, communicating with prospects by phone, mail, e-mail, traveling to evaluate prospects, meet parents and high school coaches, organizing and participating in visits to campus by prospects, maintaining appropriate recruiting records as required by the NCAA, and staying abreast of the College's programs and opportunities to effectively inform prospects.

Percentage Of Time:

25%

Description:

Coaching/Mentoring

• Contributes suggestions and recommendations to planning and implementing the conditioning, training and coaching programs for the baseball team.


• Prepares scouting reports and game plans for opponents.


• During competition, makes recommendations to the head coach regarding adjustments to game plans and line-ups.


• Teaches baseball skills in one or more specialty areas (e.g., hitting, pitching, infield, outfield) to student-athletes during team practices, games, and individual/small group training sessions. Evaluates performance of athletes and offers technical, strategical, and mental instruction and advice.


• Demonstrates a sincere interest in the academic, personal, and physical welfare of each student-athlete; counsels team members and consults with the head coach and appropriate College staff as necessary for the resolution of issues.


• Independently seeks and develops new training concepts and sport specific knowledge to enhance the overall knowledge the coaching staff.

Percentage Of Time:

60%

Description:

Administration

• Actively seeks to ensure that athletes and athletics representatives are informed of and comply with NCAA and Ivy League rules. Knows and complies with the rules and regulations of the NCAA and Ivy League, and works to stay abreast of rule changes, applications and interpretations.


• Provides input in planning and administering the budget for the baseball program which includes assessing needs for equipment, team travel, recruiting, etc.


• Plans and reconciles recruiting and team travel expenses.


• Assists in setting team travel plans.


• Communicates with alumni, parents and other supporters regarding status of the program.

Percentage Of Time:

10%

Description:

Other

• Promotes Dartmouth and the baseball program through participation in camps, clinics, speeches and community involvement.


• Develops and maintain positive relationships with a wide range of constituents, including students, parents, faculty, department and College staff, alumni, fans, community members, the media, etc.


• Represents Dartmouth, the athletic department, and the baseball program in an exemplary fashion.

Percentage Of Time:

5%

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Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.

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Performs other duties as assigned

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