Assistant Baseball Coach/Retention Specialist
EXPIRED

Southern Arkansas University

Magnolia, AR

Posted Date: May 16, 2025

Expired Date: Jun 18, 2025

QUALIFICATION

  • Salary Expectation
    Unknown
  • Years of Experience
    Not provided
  • Work Type
    Full-time

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About the Job
Job Description

Assistant Baseball Coach/Retention Specialist

Southern Arkansas University, a NCAA Division II member institution and member of the Great American Conference (GAC) is seeking applicants for the position of Assistant Baseball Coach. Candidates will be expected to be in full compliance with the University, NCAA and GAC regulations and will work as a Retention Specialist in the Department of Early Intervention Services.

Duties: support the head coach in all phases of a highly competitive program including but not limited to: assist with the development and supervision of the student-athletes in the baseball program; assist with offensive and defensive development of student-athletes; assist with organizing, conducting, and supervising all practices and games; assist with recruiting quality student-athletes under the guidelines established by the University, the NCAA and the GAC; assist with admissions, on-campus housing, and enrollment of recruited student-athletes; assist with budgetary responsibilities including recruitment, team travel, and equipment; monitor student-athletes academic progress; assist with community fund-raising efforts and public relations; daily outreach/intervention to campus student body related to academic issues such as class attendance, missed assignments and poor class performance; assist Director of Early Intervention Services with maintaining Early Intervention reporting and documentation; assist Director of Early Intervention Services with outreach of “at risk” students during campus wide 4 week and midterm grade reporting and other duties assigned.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s preferred; demonstrate evidence of successful experience in coaching; record of success in collegiate and/or interscholastic coaching; effective communication, excellent written and oral communication skills with a strong attention to detail; interpersonal skills and commitment to total success of students. All SAU faculty and staff demonstrate a commitment to the value of all members of the SAU community, to excellence in interpersonal behaviors, and effective collaboration with colleagues. Joining the SAU family requires a commitment to our culture of Continuous Quality Improvement.

Interested individuals should send a letter of interest, resume, and contact information for five (5)persons who may be contacted as references to: The Office of Human Resources, Southern Arkansas University, MSC 9288, Magnolia, AR 71753-9288 or HR@saumag.edu. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, review begins immediately. For additional information see www.saumag.edu. Applicants must show proof of U. S. employment eligibility. Non-listed references may be contacted. AA/EEO.

Posted: May 15, 2025

Program Performance

GAC Baseball (M) 2024–2025

Southern Arkansas University record compared to the conference

School Conference Overall RPI APR
University of Arkansas at Monticello 14–7 21–13
Arkansas Tech University 14–7 18–15
Southern Arkansas University 14–7 21–13
Ouachita Baptist University 11–11 14–18
Oklahoma Baptist University 11–10 19–14
Southeastern Oklahoma State University 10–11 14–21
Northwestern Oklahoma State University 10–11 22–14
Southwestern Oklahoma State University 7–13 18–14
East Central University 4–17 8–26
Southern Nazarene University 3–18 9–25
Henderson State University
Harding University

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