About The Role

DescriptionPOSITION SUMMARY

The Graduate Assistant Coach will support the Head Coach in all aspects of coaching, including planning and conducting practices, preparing for games and competitions, and fostering a positive and safe environment. This role is vital in helping our student-athletes achieve their full potential both on and off the field.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist the Head Coach in planning, organizing, and conducting practice sessions.
Support the development and implementation of game and competition strategies.
Provide instruction during practice time and help with pregame warmups being able to hit to infield/outfield and throw front toss.
Help ensure the safety and well-being of all team members during practices, games, and competitions.
Foster a positive, inclusive, and supportive team culture.
Assist in the recruitment and retention of talented student-athletes.
Participate in team events, fundraisers, and community engagement activities.
Monitor academic progress and support student-athletes in balancing their academic and athletic commitments.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to hear well enough to communicate effectively with co-workers, vendors, and athletes.
Frequently convey detailed or important coaching instructions and ideas accurately, clearly, and quickly.
Ability to hit and pitch during practice/pregame.
The capability to demonstrate and instruct during practices and games.
Strong visual and auditory abilities to quickly and accurately assess performances to help recruit and evaluate during camps/clinics.

WORK SCHEDULE

The Graduate Assistant Coach is required to work according to athletic game schedules, meetings, and practices. This assistant coach schedule does not operate on a traditional work schedule.

TRAVEL

Travel is required for away games and competitions.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee. S/he will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties as requested by his or her supervisor.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required.
Supports NGU’s mission statement and core values, commitment to a Christian lifestyle and character in keeping with a biblical model.
Affirm an understanding of the Baptist Faith & Message 2000
Affirm understanding of the University’s Statement on Human Flourishing
Agree to abide by the employee handbooks, including community standards agreements.