Graduate Assistant Mens Baseball
Earlham College

Richmond, Indiana

Posted in Retail

$0.00 - $100.00 per hour


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Level: Experienced

Job Location: Earlham College - Richmond, IN

Position Type: Part Time

Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Job Category: Administrative

Description

Earlham College is a Top 100 National Liberal Arts College located in Richmond, IN, a small city that's just a short drive away from several major metropolitan areas including Dayton, Cincinnati, Indianapolis and Chicago.

Richmond and Earlham have a symbiotic relationship. Through research, studies, internships and volunteering, Earlhamites offer Richmond expertise and service as Richmond offers our students the chance to gain valuable, real-world experience. Our community assumes no religious affiliation but follows Quaker principles and practices, which include respect for persons, integrity, a commitment to peace and justice, simplicity, and consensus-based community decision-making. Earlham is committed to and proud of being a diverse and inclusive place most clearly visible in our student body: 20% of our student body are international, coming from 60+ nations in 2022, and 24% are domestic students of color. Faculty and staff also bring tremendous diversity to the College; many have lived and worked outside the United States, and they make a point of drawing on those experiences in their interactions with students. Additionally, Earlham makes it a priority to serve as a safe and welcoming place for LGBTQ+ communities and has a four-star rating on the Campus Pride Index. Our community is characterized by respect for every person and a commitment to social justice. Equity and inclusion are central to Earlham's institutional priorities and our leadership is committed to widening the path to an Earlham education.

Earlham College is seeking an Assistant Baseball Coach-Graduate Assistant to join our team!

Summary: The Assistant Baseball Coach works to assist the Head Coach and other assistant coaches, performing all duties in compliance with all NCAA, Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference, and Earlham College rules and regulations. This position's responsibilities will be to recruit, develop and retain student-athletes and will allow our coaching staff to stay up with the demands of our student-athletes. Preference will be to have a background in recruiting but all candidates will be considered.

Essential Functions:

Recruiting

  • Help plan and host prospective student-athlete visits to campus.
  • Assist head coach in responding to contacts generated over the year. These include coaches' mailings, player questionnaires, attendance at showcases, observing team practices and games, phone calls, recruiting services, emails and admissions contacts.
  • Establish and maintain recruiting data base (FrontRush).
  • Perform phone calls, zoom calls and emails to recruits usually 10-20 calls per night, 5-7 nights per week.
  • Attend practices and/or games of recruits usually 3-4 per week during season.
  • Attend showcases and tournaments throughout the year.
  • Applicant needs to have a strong desire and ability to successfully recruit.
  • Send out our program newsletter to recruits and alumni weekly.

Office Duties

  • Build relationships with prospective student-athletes and the current student athletes on campus.
  • Assist the head coach as travel coordinator by arranging bus and van schedules, pre and post game meals and overnight accommodations
  • Planning and conducting baseball camps, clinics, leagues, lessons, and tournaments, coordinated with the Athletic Director
  • Maintaining an active Earlham Baseball Alumni Club
  • Video analysis of recruits, current players and opponents through AWRE and other services.
  • Assist the head coach in monitoring academic progress with study tables, academic meetings, class scheduling and classroom checks.
  • Be a presence in the office, able to assist player needs.
  • Fund-raising with in the community, coordinated with the Athletic Director, and meeting established fund-raising goals for the baseball program

Practice/Player Development

  • Applicant preferably has collegiate playing and coaching experience.
  • Assist head coach with daily practice plan.
  • Direct individual drills providing individual player attention and more repetitions per player.
  • Help the head coach in overseeing individual work outs.
  • Rapsodo knowledge implementation is preferred

Scouting/Game Preparation/Game Day Duties

  • Coach first base
  • Preference to work with catchers but best candidate will be considered.
  • Assist with game decisions
  • Help prepare the team with scouting reports.
  • Perform duties of trainer, manage med kit, water, warm-ups, balls, bats, fungo's, throwing Batting practice, helmets and other games needs.

Other

  • Help distribute, collect and inventory player gear and equipment.
  • Be knowledgeable and able to assume head coaching responsibilities in case the head coach is unable to perform his duties.
  • Be an active member of the athletic department staff by attending staff meetings, supporting other athletic programs and being responsive to the needs of departmental support staff (director of athletics, support staff, athletic trainer, sports information director, equipment manager).
  • Promoting the athletic program both on-campus and off-campus and actively participating in and contributing professionally to the Athletic Department, the university, and the Richmond community
  • Help maintain Randal R. Sadler Stadium o Fulfilling other related duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Head Baseball Coach and Athletic Director.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree is required.
  • Previous collegiate coaching experience, preferably at a DIII school, or success as a head coach at the high school level.
  • The successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional leadership and a commitment to, and understanding and appreciation of, NCAA DIVISION III athletics and wellness in a private liberal arts college.
  • Preference will be given to candidates who have experience working on a campus with a diverse student body.
  • Current and valid driver's license required.
  • Be a positive example and resource to all Earlham Students

Benefits Working at Earlham:

  • 2024 Earlham Employee Benefits Guide
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance*
  • Company paid Long-Term Disability after 1 year of full-time service*
  • Basic and Voluntary Life insurance*
  • Employee Assistance Program*
  • Campus Store Discount
  • Free ticket vouchers for Richmond Symphony Orchestra
  • Wellness Center Free Membership or Discount for eligible employees
  • Athletic Games-Free entry to all home games Earlham Athletics
  • Free entry into most Theatre/Music shows
  • Tuition Benefits for Immediate Family for eligible employees*
  • 403(b) Retirement* - For eligible employees, Earlham will contribute a non-elective contribution equal to 5% of gross pay after 2 years of service. After 3 years of service, this non-elective contribution increases to 8%. Vesting credit is available for new employees with previous service in the education sector with required documentation.
  • Many Wayne County Chamber of Commerce member businesses offer discounts to anyone with an Earlham ID

*All employee benefit offerings are subject to employee eligibility per plan documents.

The review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

To Apply

  • Please submit the following application materials through our Earlham Careers Portal
  • Cover letter - Please address your thinking and experience with matters of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, as it relates and specifically pertains to this position.
  • Resume
  • List of Three References with Contact Information
  • Earlham College is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse community, one that reflects the makeup of society at large and that particularly welcomes and supports individuals from groups that have been historically marginalized because of factors such as race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, socioeconomic class, and physical ability. The College strongly encourages applications from women and people of color. As an institution with a Quaker identity, the College also solicits applications from members of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers).

    Earlham's Work Authorization Policy

    Earlham utilizes E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility for all newly hired employees within the United States.


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