Pitching Coach, Baseball

Job Summary We are committed to an outstanding intercollegiate athletics program by: Forging an environment that demands success with integrity. Winning championships. Empowering leaders. Building a championship culture. Elevating the prestige of the University. Instilling pride and respect. Remaining true to our Core Values of Accountability, Belonging, Creativity, Integrity, and Service. Provide the leadership and direction for a highly competitive NCAA Division I athletic program, maintain a balance with academic excellence and uphold the standards of the university and the Athletic Department. Create and maintain a positive, nurturing environment for the student‑athletes to advance their knowledge and skills, both athletically and personally. Teach and mentor student‑athletes to develop their self confidence and leadership abilities as they work towards achieving their goals through individual hard work. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree. Skills or competencies related to the sport of baseball and baseball related activities, specifically pitching. Demonstrated strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills. Proven leadership abilities through prior collegiate playing and/or coaching experience within the sport of baseball. Several years previous playing and/or coaching experience in the sport of baseball. Attention to detail. Abilities to lead small and large group discussions. Strong computer skills and the ability to utilize the latest advances in technology. Preferred Qualifications Prior playing or coaching experience within a Division I baseball environment. Conditions of Employment Must meet physical requirements for the job, including the ability to participate in and lead strenuous physical activities. Must work nights and weekends. Frequent overnight travel during week and on weekends on a monthly basis throughout the year. Prolonged period of sitting and standing indoor and frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. Yearly completion of NCAA compliance certification. CPR certification completed within 6 months of employment. This is a restricted position subject to availability of funding. Job Duties 50% - Team Strategy & Player Development Develop and implement a team strategy for pitching. Recommend and implement in‑game adjustments. Provide one on one or small group instruction and instruct student‑athletes in game strategies and techniques to prepare for games. Observe player performance and develop specific coaching strategies for improvement. Working with the department’s high performance specialists, develop and implement a conditioning program for specialty area that will be tailored to specific student‑athletes to further their development and skill. Provide on field instruction at all individual skill sessions, practices, and games. 40% - Recruitment Identify prospective student athletes from assigned recruiting area. Responsible for identifying schools of interest, players of interest, and developing the best method and techniques for recruiting each prospective student‑athlete. Maintain contact information on all recruits, coaches, schools and other pertinent data. Ensure we are recruiting student‑athletes who will thrive in a highly competitive academic environment. 5% - Program Administration Travel: develop and confirm practice times for road games; schedule opponent practice times for home games and other duties as assigned by head coach. Equipment: Work with Head Equipment Manager-Athletics, or designee, to ensure all team needs are met. Budget: Assist head coach with budget management. Compliance: Maintain working knowledge of and abide by all Department, University, CAA and NCAA policies and procedures. Provide instruction of these policies and procedures to student‑athletes and managers. Other duties as assigned by the Head Coach. 5% - Student Welfare Assist Director of Academic Services-Athletics in monitoring academic performance and ensuring all best practices and recommendations are followed. Develop and maintain an environment that promotes academic achievement and success. Salary Up to $45,000, commensurate with experience and internal alignment. EEO Statement EEO is the Law. Applicants can learn more about William & Mary’s status as an equal opportunity employer by viewing the "Know Your Rights" poster published by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. #J-18808-Ljbffr Commonwealth of VA Careers