Assistant Baseball Coach

Assistant Baseball Coach Virginia Military Institute is accepting applications for an Assistant Baseball Coach. The candidate will be responsible for all facets of conducting a successful NCAA Division I Baseball program. Duties On-the-field coaching during practice and competition. Recruit student‑athletes to be outstanding cadets and outstanding contributors to the sports program. Game preparation, formulation and implementation of pre‑and post‑season conditioning programs. Knowledge of and proper execution of VMI, Conference, and NCAA rules. Direct and coordinate the planning, organizing, and coaching of the VMI Baseball Team. Provide leadership and instruction in terms of the personal and athletic development of cadet athletes at VMI. Must be able to study, evaluate and implement innovations in baseball strategy, and demonstrate professional integrity. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Knowledge of academic rules for eligibility. Knowledge of and adherence to safe practices associated with coaching the sport. Effective interpersonal and communication (oral, written, listening) skills. Proven ability to maintain confidentiality, sound judgement, and discretion in all areas of work. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree, required. Must have a baseball coaching experience. Must possess the ability to recruit in Virginia and the surrounding states. Additional Considerations Prefer experience coaching collegiate age or younger elite level athletes in baseball. In a continuing effort to enrich its academic environment and provide equal educational and employment opportunities, VMI encourages women, minorities, disabled individuals and veterans to apply. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, VMI alum, other national service alumni are also encouraged to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr