Assistant Coach Baseball

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Welcome to West Liberty University!  

Mission Statement:

West Liberty University is a public university with a rich history of providing students with a comprehensive education from undergraduate to graduate degrees.  Through experiential learning and personalized support, we empower students toward scholarly exploration, creative expression, and economic opportunity.

The Opportunity:

West Liberty University is seeking applications for an Assistant Baseball Coach. Under the guidance and oversight of the Head Baseball Coach, the Assistant Baseball Coach performs responsible program building tasks including planning, coaching, recruiting, managing, and supporting institutional athletic program. The Assistant Baseball Coach is responsible for managing various aspects of the athletic team to which assigned, which could include but are not limited to strength and conditioning, practicing, competing, scheduling, and student retention. responsibilities require the ability to organize work effectively, conceptualize and prioritize objectives and exercise independent judgment based on an understanding or organizational policies and Job activities. Work activities are performed under limited supervision, working from established policies and objectives. This position exercises judgment in prioritizing, planning, and organizing own work within time, process, and results requirements; has some flexibility to modify workflow based on need and circumstances. Decisions made address non-routine questions and situations, requiring investigation and/or research of procedures.

Essential Functions of the position: 

Welcome to West Liberty University!  

Mission Statement:

West Liberty University is a public university with a rich history of providing students with a comprehensive education from undergraduate to graduate degrees.  Through experiential learning and personalized support, we empower students toward scholarly exploration, creative expression, and economic opportunity.

The Opportunity:

West Liberty University is seeking applications for an Assistant Baseball Coach. Under the guidance and oversight of the Head Baseball Coach, the Assistant Baseball Coach performs responsible program building tasks including planning, coaching, recruiting, managing, and supporting institutional athletic program. The Assistant Baseball Coach is responsible for managing various aspects of the athletic team to which assigned, which could include but are not limited to strength and conditioning, practicing, competing, scheduling, and student retention. responsibilities require the ability to organize work effectively, conceptualize and prioritize objectives and exercise independent judgment based on an understanding or organizational policies and Job activities. Work activities are performed under limited supervision, working from established policies and objectives. This position exercises judgment in prioritizing, planning, and organizing own work within time, process, and results requirements; has some flexibility to modify workflow based on need and circumstances. Decisions made address non-routine questions and situations, requiring investigation and/or research of procedures.

Essential Functions of the position: 

• Coaches: Team of student athletes
• Develops:
  Game strategy and position assignments
• Evaluates and Recruits:
  Qualified student athletes, as well as ensures timely submission of their academic records for admissions.
• Monitors:
  Students class schedules, grades, and student athlete academic program.
• Manages:
  Purchases of uniforms, equipment, and supplies; including accountability for expense control of the sports budget.
• Adheres:
  To all rules and regulations set forth for the team and institution, as well as the appropriate conference and athletic association.
• Collaborates:
  With personnel in the Athletics Department, attends department meetings and activities, and always represents the institution positively when interacting with the community, alumni, media and general public.
• Perform:
  Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
• Serves:
  on a variety of university and higher education committees as requested.
• Additional:
  duties as assigned.

Education & Experience Requirements: 

•  Required a bachelor's degree in related field. 

• Required at least a year of coaching experience in an athletic program relevant to the area of assignment in high school, junior college or college. Collegiate coaching is preferred. 

Skills/Abilities: 

• Excellent verbal communication and listening skills, with the ability to develop reports.
• Demonstrated problem solving and critical thinking abilities, with the capacity to analyze and resolve issues.
• Possess a proactive approach to responsibilities, managing/leading others.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks and priorities in a timely manner.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.

Why you should apply:  

Free use of the Wellness facilities and free admission into all WLU events with your employee Topper Card.  

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West Liberty University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from all interested individuals.  Individuals who need assistance in the application process may contact Human Resources at hr@westliberty.edu. 

West Liberty University does not sponsor work visas.  Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

Successfully passing a background screening report is required for final employment. 

West Liberty University is a tobacco free campus.

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