Assistant Baseball Coach – Pitching Coach

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Assistant Baseball Coach works under the supervision of the Head Baseball Coach. This role is responsible for assisting in the comprehensive day to day operations of the collegiate baseball program. Candidates are required to excel in communication skills, punctuality, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Irregular work hours such as weekends, holidays, and evenings are to be expected.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in designing and implementing practice plans and training sessions focused on skill development, strength conditioning, and strategy.
• Provide individualized coaching and feedback to studentathletes to enhance their technical proficiency, tactical awareness, and overall performance.
• Collaborate with the coaching staff to identify areas for improvement and tailor training programs to address specific needs.
• Foster a supportive and inclusive environment that promotes personal growth, teamwork, and accountability.
• Assist in scouting opponents, analyzing game footage, and developing game plans and strategies.
• Help coordinate pregame warmups, infield/outfield practice, and other game day preparations.
• Provide ingame support to players and coaches.
• Assist with ingame decisionmaking and adjustments based on opponent tendencies and game situations.
• Assist in the recruitment of studentathletes by evaluating talent, attending showcases, and building relationships with high school coaches and prospects.
• Participate in campus visits, tours, and recruiting events to showcase the university and the baseball program.
• Maintain a database of prospective studentathletes and track their academic and athletic progress.
• Communicate effectively with recruits and their families to convey the opportunities available at Avila University
• Monitor the academic progress and performance of studentathletes, providing guidance and support as needed.
• Collaborate with academic advisors, tutors, and support services to ensure studentathletes are meeting eligibility requirements and academic goals.
• Emphasize the importance of academic success and personal responsibility both on and off the field.
• Help create a positive and inclusive team culture that emphasizes sportsmanship, discipline, and respect.
• Assist with team travel arrangements, equipment management, and facility scheduling.
• Collaborate with athletic department staff on fundraising, community outreach, and promotional activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Coach or Athletic Director.

Qualifications:

• Collegiate baseball playing and/or coaching experience.
• Bachelor’s degree, required. Master degree, preferred. NAIA and/or private, valuebased University experience preferred.
• Irregular work hours such as weekends, holidays, and evenings are to be expected.
• Multilingual skills highly preferred.
• Ability to contribute to a climate that supports a diverse student body, serves firstgeneration college students, multilingual learners, and contributions to equity and social justice through their work.

Successful candidates should be committed to contributing to a climate that supports a diverse student body, serves first-generation college students, multilingual learners, and contributions to equity and social justice through their work.

The Community:

Kansas City, a two-state metropolitan area with a population of nearly two million, offers a wide variety of cultural, educational and social life opportunities. Avila University, a Catholic university founded and inspired by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, provides undergraduate and graduate education in the liberal arts and professional studies, preparing lifelong learners who make meaningful contributions to the global community.

Additional Employment Information:

Avila University is committed to equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate on the basis of, sex, race, religion, age, color, sexual orientation, disability, national or ethnic origin, marital status, veteran’s status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

You must be at least 18 years of age to be employed by Avila University.

All new employees will be required to complete an "Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9)” and produce requested documentation after employment.

In compliance with the Higher Education Amendments of 1998, the university’s annual security and crime statistics report is available at https://www.avila.edu/campus-resources/campus-safety. A copy of this report is available upon request from the Campus Safety Office in the Whitfield building any weekday between 8am and 5pm.

Avila University requires the successful completion of a background check as a condition of employment.

About Avila University

Founded in 1916 by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, Avila has been focused on the development of the whole person for more than a century, providing a liberal arts education rooted in values of service, diversity, excellence in teaching and learning. Avila’s tagline, Education Without Limits means students experience a robust student success model to help complete their education within four years, reducing student debt and catapulting career opportunities. Avila’s rapid student growth is a testament to the focus on making degrees accessible through robust scholarship programs and financial aid. Because of strategic planning and tireless teamwork by faculty and staff, Avila is now the educational home to students from 26 countries, studying an expanded curriculum that offers more than 60 majors.