Assistant Baseball Coach

WHITMAN COLLEGE

Located in the historic community of Walla Walla, Whitman’s vibrant and beautiful tree-lined campus is home to an intellectually diverse, dynamic, welcoming and supportive community of some 500 staff and faculty serving approximately 1,500 students from the local region and across the globe. With exceptional students, accomplished faculty and staff, and a fiercely loyal and growing number of engaged alumni, Whitman College continues to build on its national reputation for academic excellence as one of the top liberal arts colleges in the country.  

 

Whitman College is cultivating a community built on inclusion and belonging. We recognize the value of those who can offer historically underrepresented perspectives and encourage applications from those whose background, knowledge, and insights from lived experience can add to the college’s working and learning environment. Whitman College is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer (EEO).

POSITION PURPOSE

Support the Head Coach in administering all aspects of the Men’s Baseball Program in alignment with the College’s values and NCAA Division III philosophy. This position is 0.93 FTE, working 1,934 annual hours. This position reports directly to the Head Baseball Coach and is one of the primary assistant coaches for the Baseball Program.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Coaching & Player Development (50%)

• Assist the Head Coach with practice planning, execution, and on-field instruction with individual players, position-specific groups, and full team settings.

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WHITMAN COLLEGE

Located in the historic community of Walla Walla, Whitman’s vibrant and beautiful tree-lined campus is home to an intellectually diverse, dynamic, welcoming and supportive community of some 500 staff and faculty serving approximately 1,500 students from the local region and across the globe. With exceptional students, accomplished faculty and staff, and a fiercely loyal and growing number of engaged alumni, Whitman College continues to build on its national reputation for academic excellence as one of the top liberal arts colleges in the country.  

 

Whitman College is cultivating a community built on inclusion and belonging. We recognize the value of those who can offer historically underrepresented perspectives and encourage applications from those whose background, knowledge, and insights from lived experience can add to the college’s working and learning environment. Whitman College is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer (EEO).

POSITION PURPOSE

Support the Head Coach in administering all aspects of the Men’s Baseball Program in alignment with the College’s values and NCAA Division III philosophy. This position is 0.93 FTE, working 1,934 annual hours. This position reports directly to the Head Baseball Coach and is one of the primary assistant coaches for the Baseball Program.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Coaching & Player Development (50%)

• Assist the Head Coach with practice planning, execution, and on-field instruction with individual players, position-specific groups, and full team settings.
• Assist in developing and implementing game plans, reports, strategies and on-field duties as assigned.
• Perform coaching duties during pre-game and in-game based on assigned responsibilities.
• Serve as a mentor, teacher, leader, and role model to student-athletes.

Recruitment (25%)

• Assist in all phases of the recruiting process, specifically the scouting and evaluation of skilled and academically qualified student-athletes.
• Assist and lead all aspects of camps, clinics, tournaments, and other events that support the recruitment of potential student-athletes.

Team Operations (10%)

• Support and lead coordination of team events on campus and while traveling.
• Assist in monitoring academic progress and serve as a program liaison for campus colleagues.
• Work within program financial parameters to coordinate logistics accordingly, including but not limited to transportation, travel accommodations, equipment, apparel, and more.

Outreach & Representation (5%)

• Support and lead coordination of alumni and community programming.
• Represent the College and its athletics program with honesty, integrity, and sportsmanship at all times to various institutional programs and students, parents, the general public, alumni, and external agencies.
• Develop positive, professional relationships with officials, league personnel, coaching colleagues, and administrative staff.

Compliance & Safety (5%)

• Comprehend, understand, and work within the parameters of Whitman College, the NWC and NCAA Division III philosophy and rules.
• Is proactive pertaining to all aspects of safety, including injury prevention, risk management, and the proper use of facilities and equipment. Maintains a safe and inclusive environment for student-athletes by identifying potential hazards, modeling best practices, and ensuring timely reporting of accidents or concerns.
• Responsible for 40 hours of game management responsibilities as assigned by the Event Management Director.

Evolving Responsibilities (5%)

• Complete special projects and other duties as assigned by the Head Coach and the Director of Athletics.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Must be able to explain and/or demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities to safely perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. Specifically,

• Highly motivated, have the ability to work independently and in team settings, have a willingness to collaborate and communicate transparently and in a timely manner, have sound judgment and decision-making ability, have an attention to detail, and have a desire to help provide an outstanding student-athlete experience.
• Knowledge of NCAA Division III rules and the ability to identify and recruit qualified student-athletes, including the ability to communicate effectively with recruits, parents, and coaches.
• Outstanding skill instruction and teaching skills, ability to motivate students in both training and competitive environments, experience with training in and out of season, and the capacity to teach in both the intercollegiate varsity and academic settings.
• Strong administrative and computer skills, particularly with Google and database management, and have a strong understanding and/or willingness to learn baseball-specific technologies. 
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Appreciation for the role of intercollegiate athletics in a highly selective academic environment and the desire to help student-athletes strive for balance and success in that rigorous setting.
• Requires physical activity to execute necessary student-athlete instruction (i.e., standing, walking, and office work), and the ability to move objects or loads weighing up to 50 pounds.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree. 
• 2+ years of successful coaching experience at the collegiate, club, or high school level.
• Ability to throw quality on-field batting practice on a regular basis.

• Must possess a valid driver’s license and meet one of the following criteria: be at least 18 years old with 2 years of driving experience and complete a driver improvement course, OR be at least 19 with 3 years of experience and successfully pass a motor vehicle report (MVR) check.

• OR a combination of relevant education, training, and experience. 

Whitman College values diverse pathways to acquiring skills and knowledge and encourages applicants to demonstrate how their background aligns with the role.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to throw competitive batting practice.
• Experience with baseball technologies, specifically Trackman and Blast Motion.
  

Please note that while the description details both required and preferred qualifications, we want applicants to be aware that they do not need to have all of the preferred qualifications to be considered for this position. If you meet the minimum qualifications and have passion for the work, you are encouraged to apply.

BENEFITS

Whitman College offers a competitive benefits program that is designed to attract qualified candidates and retain talented employees. 

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurances.

Basic life, accidental death and dismemberment and long term disability insurances with the capability to elect additional voluntary coverage.

403(b) Defined Contribution Retirement Plan with a 10% matching contribution after eligibility requirements are met.

Paid Time Off: vacation and sick accrual based on hours worked.

Tuition Remission – Dependent Children.

Employee tuition waiver for one Whitman course per semester.

Employee Assistance Program.

Relocation Assistance for eligible candidates.

Learn more about benefits eligibility here. 

DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION FOR JOB CANDIDATES

Contact Human Resources regarding requests for disability accommodation in the employment application process.

APPLICATION REVIEW

Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. 

START DATE

ASAP

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