Department: Athletics
Location: Western Campus
Reports To: Executive Director of Athletics
Recruitment Type: External/Internal
Requisition ID: req7405
Employment Type: Part-Time Support Staff
Union Position: Non-Union
Work Schedule: This position will require nights and weekends.
Number of Openings: 1
Organizes and administers all matters related to baseball and enforces all rules and regulations of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJACC), Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C), and the Ohio Community College Athletic Conference (OCCAC) where applicable as a framework to instruct student athletes in individual and team fundamentals, strategy and physical training necessary to achieve individual and team success. Enforces rules and regulations pertaining to conditioning of players and training rules affecting the health and safety of players.
Schedules and manages practice sessions and games
Ensure compliance with NJCAA, OCCAC, and Tri-C rules and regulations
Organizes and runs staff meetings, and attends meetings when called by the Executive Director, Athletics, Wellness & Recreation
Provides emergency first aid and medical care in absence of the trainer
Enforces rules and regulations pertaining to conditioning of players and training rules affecting the health and safety of players
Oversees the recruitment of student-athletes and scouting opponents
Manages the establishment and enforcement of team rules
Leads clinics, practices, and tournaments
Carries out other duties as assigned by the Executive Director, Athletics, Wellness & Recreation
May be responsible for transporting student athletes in College-rented vehicles within the scop of departmental functions. Must complete the Compliance and Risk Management process to become an authorized driver and be granted a waiver to transport students
Perform other duties as assigned
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/TRAINING
High School diploma or GED
Minimum three years of experience coaching baseball and recruiting student athletes
Current or renewable Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
Current or renewable First Aid or Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) Certification
Commitment to student success
Demonstrated experience making sound decisions that affect a work unit or team
Demonstrated experience requiring diverse problem-solving methods in a variety of situations
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES
Possess basic knowledge of fundamental baseball coaching concepts, practices and procedures with the ability to apply in varied situations as it pertains to the departmental focus
Possess excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
Possess strong organizational and time-management skills
Possess basic-level skills with Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
Possess sensitivity to respond appropriately to the needs of the community
CRITICAL COMPETENCIES
Service Focus
Communication
Quality of Work
VERY IMPORTANT COMPETENCIES
Collaboration
Time Utilization
IMPORTANT COMPETENCIES
Adaptability
Continuous Improvement
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/TRAINING
Associate’s degree
Baseball coaching experience at the high school or college level
Demonstrated experience/expertise working with students with learning disabilities or special education
(The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
The work is performed in a normal, professional office environment.
The work area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated.
Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the duties of the job and will perform repetitive motions with hands/fingers using a computer mouse and keyboard to type. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items such as papers, files, pamphlets, books, etc.
Work may also require walking and standing in conjunction with travel to and attendance at meetings and conferences away from the worksite.
Late afternoon practice; weekend games and travel.
This is a Part-Time Non-Bargaining Unit Position, with the following Set Rate of Pay: $20.81/hour.
Special Note: If hired, you must reside in the state of Ohio and be within commuting distance of this work location/campus to respond to onsite work demands upon the employment start date and throughout the duration of your employment with the College, as outlined in 3354:1-40-01.1 Recruitment and Selection Procedure.
Special Instructions to Applicants: During the application process, you may be required to attach a cover letter and/or resume. It is recommended that you have these documents ready to be attached electronically to the online application. This system accepts only MS Word or PDF attachments. Any employment with the College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check and drug screen.
Equal Opportunity Statement: Cuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment/educational opportunity institution.
