Assistant Coach, Baseball

Purpose To assist the Head Coach in the leadership and management of the Baseball program and to achieve successful outcomes, including recruiting elite student‑athletes, training and coaching with the goal of contending for national and conference championships. Responsibilities The Assistant/Associate Head Coach is critically involved in all aspects of the program, is given specific autonomy, and shares responsibilities with the Head Coach in recruiting, practice planning, player training and development, coordination of team play, and coaching tactics/strategies. Assist the Head Coach in recruiting, training, motivating and developing elite student‑athletes; promote academic, personal, and social development; recruit and coach to attain the highest possible NCAA outcomes while maintaining program integrity; uphold high professional standards, ethical behaviors, and adherence to UT Athletics, University, Conference, and NCAA rules. Provide high‑profile public relations and communication with institutional and sport constituencies, including baseball professionals and coaches at all levels, alumni, media, students, families, fans, and Texas Athletics colleagues. Assist the Head Coach in designing a competitive schedule to maximize team and player development and performance. Assist in leading and managing administration, logistics, support staff, and business functions, including budgeting of the Baseball program; provide input on scheduling and team travel logistics; assist with camp administration. Collaborate with athletics partners (compliance, student services, sports medicine, strength and conditioning, operations, external relations, human resources) to deliver a holistic, well‑supported student‑athlete experience. Drive a UT or rental vehicle on and off campus. Consistently exemplify core values and quality service standards of Texas Athletics; act ethically; seek guidance when uncertain; participate in assigned education and training programs; comply with all applicable laws, policies, rules, and regulations of the Board of Regents of the University of Texas System, the University of Texas at Austin, NCAA, Conference, or other governing bodies. Report outside activities, outside income, and any knowledge of or reasonable cause to believe a violation of state or federal laws, policies, rules, or regulations; cooperate fully in investigations; comply with Title IX requirements; report prohibited conduct to the appropriate coordinator; understand potential disciplinary action for non‑reporting or false reporting. Other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications Bachelor's Degree. Successful experience as an assistant or head coach at an elite level; experience coaching NCAA championship‑caliber student‑athletes; ability to collaborate with staff and provide critical thinking and consultation to achieve positive outcomes; professional demeanor; ability to project the image of the University of Texas and the Athletics Department with dignity and grace; effective communication and excellent interpersonal skills. Preferred Qualifications Demonstrated success in recruiting elite student‑athletes; experience as a student athlete in collegiate athletics. Driving Requirements This job requires a class "C" operator's driver's license; the selected applicant must provide a current three‑year driving record from the current state of residence. If not a Texas resident, a Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident. Employees requiring a CDL are subject to drug and alcohol testing. Salary Range OPEN Working Conditions May work in all weather conditions May work in extreme temperatures May work around standard office conditions Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation Use of manual dexterity Climbing of stairs Climbing of ladders Lifting and moving Required Materials Resume/CV 3 work references with contact information; at least one from a supervisor Letter of interest Equal Opportunity Employer The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. Pay Transparency The University of Texas at Austin will not discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Employees with access to compensation information of other employees or applicants as part of their essential job functions cannot disclose it to individuals who do not otherwise have access, unless the disclosure is in response to a formal complaint or charge, in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, or consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. Employment Eligibility Verification If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I‑9 form and present acceptable and original documents to prove identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents must be presented no later than the third day of employment; failure to do so will result in loss of employment. Title IX Compliance In compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Texas Education Code Section 51.252, this position may be a Non‑Confidential Employee. Individuals employed in this position will report incidents of prohibited conduct to the University's Title IX Coordinator or Deputy Title IX Coordinator as required by applicable law or University policy. An employee who does not report an incident or makes a false report may be terminated and may face criminal charges. #J-18808-Ljbffr