Assistant Coach Baseball

The assistant coach is responsible for supporting the head coach in providing the vision, leadership, and strategic planning in directing and supervising all activities related to the recruitment, teaching, training, and skill development of scholar-athletes in preparation for intercollegiate competitions. The assistant coach is committed to the University’s mission of providing high-quality education to a culturally diverse student body to prepare students for entering the global workforce, seeking higher-education opportunities, and serving within their communities, and the athletic department’s mission of developing diverse athletes into scholars, champions, and leaders prepared to become global influencers in their relentless pursuit of greatness. The assistant coach will assist in conducting all program activities in compliance with all policies and guidelines established by the University, athletics department, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II, and the Sunshine State Conference (SSC).

Responsibilities Include:

• Assist in evaluating and recruiting athletically talented and academically qualified scholar-athletes supporting the University’s mission and philosophy in monitoring, overseeing, and supporting scholar-athletes’ academic success.

• Assist in providing a positive scholar-athlete experience centered on their physical and mental health in the organization and implementation of regular practice sessions and competitions in developing, instructing, and motivating scholar-athletes in fundamentals, techniques, and strategies to achieve a high-level performance individually and as a team.

• Assist with coordination of administrative operations in adhering to all athletic and University policies and protocols, use of all athletic and university software and technology systems, documentation, travel arrangements, equipment/supplies maintenance, orders, camp/clinic organization and implementation, and community service.

• Assist with developing, implementing, and overseeing the sports operating budget provided by the university. Develop fundraising activities and events to supplement the budget needs of the program.

• Responsible for demonstrating a commitment to and complying with the policies and guidelines established by the NCAA, Sunshine State Conference (SSC), University, and Athletics Department for conducting all program activities.

• Demonstrate establishing positive, mutually respectful, and effective working relationships with scholar-athletes, coaches, administrators, faculty, alumni, and the public.

• Other duties assigned by the Head Coach or Director of Athletics.

Requirements Include:

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent knowledge obtained through a combination of education, training and experience)

The assistant coach is responsible for supporting the head coach in providing the vision, leadership, and strategic planning in directing and supervising all activities related to the recruitment, teaching, training, and skill development of scholar-athletes in preparation for intercollegiate competitions. The assistant coach is committed to the University’s mission of providing high-quality education to a culturally diverse student body to prepare students for entering the global workforce, seeking higher-education opportunities, and serving within their communities, and the athletic department’s mission of developing diverse athletes into scholars, champions, and leaders prepared to become global influencers in their relentless pursuit of greatness. The assistant coach will assist in conducting all program activities in compliance with all policies and guidelines established by the University, athletics department, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II, and the Sunshine State Conference (SSC).

Responsibilities Include:

• Assist in evaluating and recruiting athletically talented and academically qualified scholar-athletes supporting the University’s mission and philosophy in monitoring, overseeing, and supporting scholar-athletes’ academic success.

• Assist in providing a positive scholar-athlete experience centered on their physical and mental health in the organization and implementation of regular practice sessions and competitions in developing, instructing, and motivating scholar-athletes in fundamentals, techniques, and strategies to achieve a high-level performance individually and as a team.

• Assist with coordination of administrative operations in adhering to all athletic and University policies and protocols, use of all athletic and university software and technology systems, documentation, travel arrangements, equipment/supplies maintenance, orders, camp/clinic organization and implementation, and community service.

• Assist with developing, implementing, and overseeing the sports operating budget provided by the university. Develop fundraising activities and events to supplement the budget needs of the program.

• Responsible for demonstrating a commitment to and complying with the policies and guidelines established by the NCAA, Sunshine State Conference (SSC), University, and Athletics Department for conducting all program activities.

• Demonstrate establishing positive, mutually respectful, and effective working relationships with scholar-athletes, coaches, administrators, faculty, alumni, and the public.

• Other duties assigned by the Head Coach or Director of Athletics.

Requirements Include:

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent knowledge obtained through a combination of education, training and experience)

• First Aid/CPR

• Minimum 5–8 years of experience required in area of expertise

• Previous collegiate, club, or high school head coaching or assistant coaching experience

Equal Opportunity

Florida Tech does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, pregnancy, parenting status, veteran status or retirement status in its activities and programs. In accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Florida Tech does not discriminate on the basis of sex. Inquiries concerning the application of the non-discrimination policy may be directed to the Office of Title IX at John E. Miller Office Building (401QAD), 150 West University Blvd, Melbourne, FL 32901, TitleIXCoordinator@fit.edu, or 321-674-8885, or to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Americans with Disabilities Act

Please notify us at least five days in advance if a reasonable accommodation for a disability is needed by calling the Office of Human Resources at 321-674-8100.

Annual Security & Fire Safety Report

The federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) requires colleges and universities, both public and private, participating in federal student aid programs to disclose campus safety information and impose certain basic requirements for handling incidents of sexual violence and emergency situations.

Florida Tech’s 2024 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus, in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Florida Tech, and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus.
 
The numbers provided include crime statistics reported to local law enforcement agencies, campus security and other Campus Security Authorities.
 
The report also includes institutional policy statements regarding campus safety and security measures, descriptions of prevention and awareness programs, related university procedures and important guidance, and other essential safety information.

You can obtain a printed copy of this report at the Department of Security Welcome Center located at 3126 Panther Place during normal business hours or by accessing the following website: 2024 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report.

Official Transcripts

Official transcripts of all collegiate work must be sent directly from the attended institution to the Office of Human Resources prior to the first day of employment. All international degrees must have a course-by-course official evaluation and translation sent to the Human Resources Office directly from an evaluation company affiliated with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES).

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