Eastern Oregon University (EOU) is excited to announce that it is currently accepting applications for an Assistant Baseball Coach. The position of Assistant Baseball/Pitching Coach is a part-time .40 FTE, 9-Month position in the Athletics Department and reports directly to the Head Baseball Coach.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: recruitment of prospective student-athletes; development of the team/players by coaching; travel coordination; monitoring academic performance; and building positive social skills. This position will also perform administrative duties; assist with summer camp responsibilities; and other duties as assigned.
The Assistant Baseball Coach assists the head coach in all facets of the program to develop an elite NAIA Baseball program that will be competitive and advance the team in competition, academics, and in the community. The successful candidate will be self-motivated and possess the ability to lead, teach and coach student-athletes in a challenging environment as well as building a strong and successful team culture.
The Eastern Oregon University Assistant Baseball Coach is expected to adhere to the NAIA Coaches Code and EOU’s Athletic Department’s guiding principles:
(1) Support the physical, emotional, social, and mental development of student-athletes through a robust system of care and support that produces quality student-athlete experiences.
(2) Support high standards for academic excellence, assisting in academic oversight.
(3) A competent pursuit of athletic excellence shown by competing for Cascade Conference titles and participating in NAIA postseason play by advancing to the national championships.
(4) Embrace the responsibility for equitable treatment and promotion of diversity, acceptance, and inclusion.
(5) Encourage department innovation for enhanced success, and cultivate a mindset for growth, professional development, work-life integration, and department financial vitality.
(6) Promote community engagement and student-athlete character development through respect, responsibility, integrity, sportsmanship, and servant leadership.
(7) Strictly adhere to the highest level of fiscal control and full compliance with all governing associations with transparency and integrity.
(8) Engage EOU alumni through collaborative efforts that generate “Lifelong Mountie” loyalty and support.
Responsibilities
Recruiting
Assist the Head Coach to successfully research, scout, evaluate and contact prospective student-athletes while operating within the guidelines of the department, institution, and NAIA at all times.
Training
Assist the Head Coach to design, conduct and monitor all athletically related activities per NAIA and institutional regulations regarding competition, practice, and conditioning opportunities.
Work with the Head Coach to evaluate student-athletes performance in competition, practice, and conditioning situations in order to identify strengths and areas of improvement.
Provide leadership during competition, practice, and conditioning sessions to facilitate proper technique and attitudes towards each other, opponents, and athletic department.
Competitions
Assist in the development of sound game plans and strategies for the team in preparation of competitions.
Assist team-related game day activities including practices, pre and postgame meals, travel, lodging, and any related functions.
Public Relations/Fundraising
Participate in public relations activities as approved by taking part in interviews with print, radio, or television media.
Represent the university at professional, civic, booster, or alumni events as requested.
Take an active role in any general Booster Club and/or department activities intended to secure resources for the department. Be actively engaged in a civic organization of your choice.
Administrative Duties
Assist with the development of overall facility schedules as it relates to competitions, practice, visiting teams, and camps.
Cooperate with all other coaches and staff in order to further enhance the operations of the entire department and university.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
- One (1) year of experience as a collegiate baseball player and or baseball coaching experience.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Commitment to promote an atmosphere of compliance and adherence to institutional, conference, and NAIA rules and regulations.
- First Aid/CPR Certified.
- Mental Health First Aid Training.
- Current and Valid Drivers license with a clean driving record.
- Must satisfactorily complete EOU criminal and credential background check. Having a criminal history is not an automatic bar to employment.
- In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Eastern Oregon University will not sponsor applicants for employment visas.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of NAIA rules and regulations.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicant must provide:
1) Letter of application (which should include why this position is attractive to the applicant, how it meets the applicant’s professional goals, and what attracts the applicant to EOU);
2) Resume/Curriculum vitae;
3) Submit names, emails, and phone numbers for at least three references in the reference section of the application.
Candidates are encouraged to review the values and principles of Eastern Oregon University.
Only complete files of qualified applicants will be reviewed.
Eastern Oregon University – Oregon’s Rural University! – is a respected public, higher education institution of academic excellence. Brilliant faculty and staff thrive and together fulfill their career ambitions to serve students from all walks of life.
EOU is a beautiful, quaint campus nestled in a remarkably scenic, high elevation valley populated by wonderful, community-minded citizens that have balanced work-life flexibility. Take a virtual tour of Eastern Oregon University.
Eastern Oregon University is an EEO Employer and welcomes applications from women, members of historically underrepresented minority groups, US Veterans, and persons with disabilities. EOU is committed to providing equal opportunity in its recruitment, admissions, educational programs, activities, and employment without illegal discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, marital status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any status as protected by state or federal law.
Salary $15,000-$18,000 Duration Stipend DOE
