Assistant Baseball Coach

Dakota State University is seeking a talented and dedicated individual to join our coaching staff as an Assistant Baseball Coach - Hitting Coach. This is a twelve-month, benefit eligible position. Join our program and make a lasting impact on the lives of our student-athletes.

Responsibilities:

Hitting Coach and Player development: Run all day-to-day operations and development of the hitters. Assist in planning and implementing effective practice sessions, focusing on skill development, and strategy to maximize player potential.

Recruitment and Scouting:

Collaborate with the coaching staff to identify and recruit top talent, both locally and nationally. Attend high school games and showcases to evaluate prospective student-athletes.

Game-Day Preparation:

Coordinate scouting reports, contribute to game-day strategies, including lineup decisions, in-game adjustments, and player positioning. Assist with game plan development and player readiness.

Eligibility and Academic Support:

Organize eligibility compliance. Provide guidance and support to student-athletes in balancing their academic commitments with athletic responsibilities. Encourage academic success and monitor progress to ensure eligibility requirements are met.

Camp Coordination:

Coordinate and assist in organizing baseball camps and clinics for youth and prospective athletes, overseeing logistics, participant registration, and program execution.

Leadership and Role Modeling:

Serve as a positive role model, fostering a culture of discipline and teamwork among the athletes. Instill values of selflessness, excellence, and energy both on and off the field. Organize community service and team building activities.

Operations:

Assist with fundraising efforts, team travel organization, field maintenance, and equipment management.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree is required. Previous collegiate hitting experience as a player and/or coach. Strong knowledge of baseball techniques, strategies, and rules. Knowledge of the evaluation and assessment of student-athlete skills and abilities. Ability to identify and successfully recruit talented prospective student athletes for the sport of baseball. Ability to motivate and empower team members. Initiative to solve problems. Excellent written and verbal communication and people skills to effectively connect with student-athletes, coaching staff, and university stakeholders. Strong organizational and planning skills. Commitment to the academic success and personal development of student athletes. Ability to work evenings, weekends, and travel as required by the position. Ability to throw BP and hit fungo. Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Preferred Qualifications:

Player-centered hitting development philosophy, Certifications or strong working knowledge of Blast Motion, Rapsodo Hitting, and Driveline Foundations of Hitting, or Previous experience in college baseball recruiting. How to

Apply :

DSU accepts applications through an on-line employment site. To apply, visit https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu . Please submit a cover letter, resume, unofficial transcripts, and a list of at least three references. Applications will begin to be reviewed immediately and continue until the position is filled.