Assistant Baseball Coach | Harford Community College

Bel Air, Maryland, Job Description: The Assistant Coach is responsible for assisting the Head Coach in recruiting and retaining student athletes in an effort to provide opportunities for team and individual academic and athletic; assisting with organizing and conducting practices & competitions; adhering to NJCAA coaching principles; supporting and participating in development, fundraising and corporate sponsorship efforts in partnership with the Harford Community College Foundation; and performing other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director. Assistance and awareness of the academic success of student athletes is a priority for all coaches. Employees of Harford Community College, including instructors for online and virtual courses, must be residents of Maryland or the contiguous states of Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia or the District of Columbia; non-residents are expected to relocate to meet this requirement. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States, as the College does not offer Visa sponsorship for this position Required Education: A high school diploma or GED and college credits with a minimum of 30 hours or more are required. Required Experience: A minimum of three (3) years of baseball experience, which may include a combination of in-game coaching experience at the high school, club/select, or collegiate level and/or professional playing or coaching experience . Prior experience and participation in development, fundraising and corporate sponsorship efforts is also required. Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Candidates must possess expertise in baseball and exhibit excellence in coaching and instruction in practice and contests while serving as a positive example of a leader and role model. Other requirements include: A valid driver's license. First-aid/ CPR / AED certifications required. Demonstrated expertise in sports strategies. Excellent and effective communication skills. Prior experience with recruiting efforts and student-athlete retention. Prior experience and participation in development, fundraising and corporate sponsorship efforts.