Assistant Baseball Coach (part-time) Contract

Job Description: The person in this position will be involved in many aspects of the sport program, including, but not
limited to, practice planning, game preparation/scouting, in-game coaching, recruiting, administrative work, and general supervision of
student-athletes.

Location: Glenside

Responsibilities:

• Conducts training
  sessions to aid in the skill development of team members while keeping informed of contemporary trends, tactics, techniques and strategies
  within the sport
• Assists with game-day preparation by scouting opponents and provides in-game support to the head
  coach
• Recruits and retains qualified student-athletes
• Serves as a role model for team members with regards to personal and
  professional conduct by enforcing department and team expectations regarding general standard of behavior for
  student-athletes.
• Monitors physical and mental health and well-being of team members, while working with professional staff to
  support the development and recovery of student-athletes.
• Supports head coach in managing essential team functions, including
  scheduling of contests, academic monitoring, eligibility tracking, transportation, and supply purchases.
• Contributes to the overall
  success of the Athletics Department by performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Responsibilities may include event
  management, facility supervision, assigned administrative tasks, committee work, or representing the Athletics Department at
  conferences/meetings.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Associate’s degree from accredited college
  or university is required
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Combination of degree completion and professional work experience
  will be considered in absence of associate’s degree.

Experience:

• Collegiate playing experience strongly
  preferred.
• Previous coaching experience at the collegiate, high school, and/or club level preferred.

Skills:

• Demonstrated success in scouting, talent assessment, and recruitment of qualified student-athletes.
• Excellent
  organizational, communication, and leadership skills, whether dealing with individuals or groups, and an ability to work well with different
  constituents.
• Strong initiative, detail, and follow-up skills with student-athletes, staff members, and
  administration.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to set and achieve or exceed goals and meet
  deadlines.
• Ability to learn and apply University policies and procedures to ensure operational compliance and reliable
  judgment.
• General computer knowledge with a proficiency in Word and Excel.
  Experience with Front Rush or similar recruiting
  software preferred.

Special Requirements:

• Ability to work a flexible schedule and travel for both games and
  recruiting expected.
• Evening and weekend availability is required.
• Flexibility with an evolving work environment is
  important.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to successfully complete a background check, motor vehicle check, and
  drug test.
• Current CPR, AED, and first aid certifications required. Training and recertification can be provided if
  necessary.
• Compliance with NCAA Division III rules and regulations required.
• Compliance with athletic conference rules and
  regulations required.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to demonstrate and teach sport-specific skills
  required.
• Ability to move about campus and other locations.
• Physical ability to include standing and/or walking for long
  periods, bending, kneeling and stooping, manual dexterity, and ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds.

Supervision

• Received: Position reports to the Head Coach.
• Given: Supervises student-athletes and team managers.

Application Instructions:

• Applications must be submitted online through Arcadia’s Human Resources portal to
  receive full consideration. Please do not email application materials to the hiring manager. Due to the volume of applications received,
  communication will generally be limited to candidates selected for additional consideration.
• Application review will begin
  immediately. Posting will be removed from the website once we’ve established a sufficient talent pool for consideration.

Arcadia University is a top-ranked private University in Greater Philadelphia that provides a values-based educational experience by
placing students at the center. The Institute of International Education has ranked Arcadia first nationally in study abroad for 10 of the
last 13 years, and the Princeton Review has ranked Arcadia among the “Best in the Northeast” for eight consecutive years. The University’s
Physical Therapy and Physician Assistant programs are nationally ranked in their respective categories by U.S. News & World Report,
which cites Arcadia for being among the top study abroad programs and among the “most innovative,” and “best value” colleges. Arcadia
promises a distinctively global, integrative, and personal learning experience that prepares students to contribute and lead in a diverse
and dynamic world. Through its community of practice and commitment to Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) and to combating
anti-Black Racism, Arcadia has made facilitating a safe and welcoming environment a priority. Learn more about our vibrant community at www.arcadia.edu.

Our belief and experience is that there is strength in diversity and we are
committed to building a welcoming and inclusive environment for students and employees alike. We are a community built on varied experiences
and perspectives that benefits from open-minded discussion and cultural humility. Guided by our University’s values, we are committed to
justice, equity, diversity and inclusion, and we are working towards dismantling anti-Black racism/white supremacy and other forms of
interpersonal and systemic discrimination and oppression.

We welcome candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of
our community. The successful candidate will demonstrate examples of ways they will incorporate our values. in their work.

At Arcadia University,
our JEDI principles (Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion) are the foundation of our highly regarded, values-based learning community,
which reflects the world in which we want to live. As such, Arcadia actively seeks and welcomes candidates of diverse backgrounds and
abilities. Arcadia prohibits discrimination against individuals on the basis of ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, race, color, religion,
creed, sex, gender, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, age, gender identity, military or military veteran status,
disability, family medical or genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. All offers of employment are conditional
based on the successful completion of a background check. Employment may not begin until the University accepts the results of the
background check.

Position Code: CH0010