Assistant Baseball Coach

About ECC :

Elgin Community College serves over 9,000 students at every stage of their educational journeys, including university transfer programs, career and technical education, continuing education classes, and adult basic education. As a community, we pride ourselves on nurturing a welcoming campus where every person-students, staff members, faculty members, and campus visitors-feels valued. The work of each ECC employee is central to the college's mission, and as an employer, the college fosters a positive environment through professional challenges, excellent benefits, and opportunities for recognition and camaraderie.

Work Schedule :

Projected 18 hours per week for 12 - 13 weeks

Rate of Pay : $6,6000

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt

Grant Funded : No

Job Summary :

Assist the head coach in running an athletic team in instructing the players by coaching in practices / games, and matches. Assist in recruiting student-athletes to participate in their sport. Role model excellent behavior in coaching, recruiting and mentoring to student-athletes.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :

1. Ability to adhere to all policies, rules and regulations of Elgin Community College the

ISCC (Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference) and the NJCAA (National Junior College

Athletic Association). Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in any writing. Ability to teach, train and lead baseball activities.

2. 2 years of coaching experience,

3. AED / CPR certified

4. Valid driver's license,

5. Minimum (AA) Associate Arts Degree.

6. Help the head coach create teamwork and team building.

7. Demonstrate interest in and an aptitude for performing tasks coaching their specific sport.

8. Exercise good judgement in protecting positive coaching behavior.

9. Must possess knowledge of rules, regulations and strategies to provide the head coach.

Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :

Essential Duties :

1. Assist the head coach in organizing and coaching in practices and games / matches.

2. Assist the head coach in recruiting student-athletes communicating with athletes, parents,

and their high school / travel coaches.

3. Assist the head coach in Off-season training / open gyms for current team and future ,

recruits.

4. Adhere to all institution and NJCAA (National Junior College Athletic Association)

Other Duties :

Other duties as assigned that pertain to the job description

Physical Demands :

Medium (up to 50 lbs. occasionally or 30 lbs frequently or 10 lbs constantly)

Visual Acuity :

Visual Acuity (arm's length)

Work Environment : Moderate noise

Environmental Conditions :

Outdoor weather

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement :

Elgin Community College does not discriminate, or tolerate discrimination, against any member of its community on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex / gender / gender identity, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law in matters of admissions, employment, or in any aspect of the educational programs or activities it offers.

In addition, Elgin Community College provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to ensure equal access and equal opportunities with regard to employment practices, educational opportunities, and programs and services. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the College's EEO / AA Officer. Determinations on request for a reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.