About The Role

The HPU Club Baseball Assistant Coach shall be responsible for supporting the Head Coach in all efforts of leading, coordinating and coaching the competitive club baseball program, in a manner consistent with High Point University’s vision, mission and values and within the designated budget. The HPU Club Baseball Assistant Coach has the opportunity to create an environment that nurtures the development of students as athletes and as members of the community. QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Experience and Training

Bachelor’s Degree in related field preferred.
Experience Coaching and developing athletes who have a range of skill levels, goals and abilities (including those with high-performance goals and those who seek being a team member)
Certified as necessary
Valid First Aid certificate (minimum Basic First Aid with CPR C/AED)
Valid Driver’s License

Knowledge, Skills, Ability

Experience planning and implementing training plans and competition and selection protocols
Experience managing and coordinating an athletic program of some form
Demonstrated ability to coach sound techniques
Competent in current sports training technologies
Familiar with safety rules and procedures
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word), and social media

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES

Club Program Management and Development

Designs and implements a wrestling program to develop athletes. This includes establishing goals,
structure and direction for the program as a whole.
Recruits, hires, orients, supervises, and mentors the assistant coach to create an effective coaching staff.
Works with the Athletic Director to develop a 3-year program plan and implement.

Coaching and Athlete Development

Coaches all members of the HPU Club Baseball Program for the Fall and Spring Semesters.
Establishes consistent and transparent training plans and selection and athlete monitoring protocols
while working with the assistant coach to refine and implement them.
Recruits athletes to the program.
Organizes and maintain up to date registration, contact and medical information.
Arranges all aspects of wrestling matches and schedule with the Assistant AD

Communication

In cooperation with the athletic department, maintain and disseminate information, including registration process and timelines (comprehensive of publicizing on Website and Social Media).
Ensures that the High Point University Vision, Mission, Values and Policies (especially with regard to safety and equipment) are understood and adhered to by all athletes and the assistant coach.

Equipment

Informs Assistant Athletic Director of all equipment and other needs of the program.
Liaises with Assistant Athletic Director and assistant coach to ensure equipment is in working order.

COMPETENCIES

Leading People : Motivating for peak performance; promoting empowerment & developing others; Building team orientation.
Achieving Results : Vision and goal setting; Planning, organizing, coordinating
Personal Effectiveness : Fostering trust; Flexibility; Initiative and results orientation; Integrity and self-control
Interpersonal: Communicating effectively & listening, understanding and responding; Teamwork and cooperation

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Candidate must have the ability to work effectively and independently with students (with minimal supervision) in a dynamic and flexible environment.
For more information about this position, please contact Dr. Stephen Denny, Associate Athletic Director for Intercollegiate Club Sports at sdenny@highpoint.edu