Graduate Assistant (GA), Baseball, Field Hockey Coach, Frederick, MD
Field Hockey Coach -
Frederick, MD,
US
Graduate Assistant (GA), Baseball
Date Posted: 2024-06-01
Job description
The Graduate Assistant, Baseball, under the general direction of the Director of Athletics, will assist the head coach in recruiting qualified student-athletes to the program, instruct and develop the student-athlete in the sport of baseball, game preparation, and community involvement. Instruction should include, but not be limited to the rules, strategies, and techniques relating to practice and competition in this sport.
Essential Duties include the following.Other duties may be assigned.
Coaching, Instruction, and Team Administration (60%)
Recruiting (30%)
Site Management (10%)
Qualifications
We seek a candidate who values diversity, equity and inclusion in all that they do. Candidates must have strong organizational skills and a proven ability to work collaboratively with partners across campus in support of Hood College's mission as a student-centered, liberal arts institution.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essentialfunctions.
Education and/or Experience
Technology Skills
To Apply
We invite qualified candidates to apply on-line via our electronic application which requires submission of a cover letter, rsum and three professional references.
If you need assistance with the on-line application process, please email ...@hood.edu or call (301) ###-####.
Hood College is committed to diversity in its faculty and staff and subscribes to a policy of hiring only individuals legally eligible to work in the United States.EOE/AAP/M/F/Vet/Disability Employer
Hood College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, disability, religion, or age in recruitment, admission and access to, or treatment, or employment in its programs, services, benefits, or activities as required by applicable laws including Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and complies with the law regarding reasonable accommodation for disabled applicants and students. Inquiries about discrimination or reasonable accommodation should be referred to the Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator at Alumnae Hall, 401 Rosemont Avenue, Frederick, MD. 21701 (AD 312), (301) ###-####.For complete information on Hood College's nondiscrimination policy, please visit
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Essential Duties include the following.Other duties may be assigned.
Coaching, Instruction, and Team Administration (60%)
- Assist the head coach to organize and conduct practices during the traditional season (as defined by the National Collegiate Athletic Association) for the sport. Non-traditional (or out-of-season) season practices may be required;
- Assist the head coach to serve as the representative of the department and the College during team travel for in- and out-of-season competition;
- Assist the head coach in the management of operational budget issues;
- Participate in uniform and equipment purchase process;
- Help plan and coordinate team travel;
- Help develop and implement fund-raising strategies;
- Assist the head coach to complete in-and off-season scheduling for the program;
- Work within NCAA guidelines regarding the start of the season, dates of competition, and end of the season;
- Be able to represent the Department of Athletics at all on-campus Admissions Open Houses and/or other predetermined events;
- Must be able to hit fungo & throw BP;
- Other duties as assigned by the head coach.
Recruiting (30%)
- Assist the head coach in developing a recruiting strategy to achieve recruiting goals as pre-approved by the Director of Athletics;
- Work with the head coach and Office of Admission to recruit qualified prospective student-athletes, both incoming freshmen and transfers to Hood College;
- Must be able to recruit during the summer;
- Must be able to work weekends & travel.
Site Management (10%)
- Represent the Department of Athletics at selected home athletic events.
Qualifications
We seek a candidate who values diversity, equity and inclusion in all that they do. Candidates must have strong organizational skills and a proven ability to work collaboratively with partners across campus in support of Hood College's mission as a student-centered, liberal arts institution.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essentialfunctions.
- Proven integrity, leadership, and a thorough knowledge of baseball are required.
- Candidates should possess a strong commitment and ability to motivate, teach, counsel, and recruit academically qualified student-athletes.
- Must have a valid driver's license.
Education and/or Experience
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Full acceptance into one of Hood's graduate programs are required.
- Proven successful coaching, with 2-3 years' experience preferred, preferably at the collegiate level.
- Knowledge of NCAA Division III rules and regulations is preferred. Strong oral and written communication skills are required.
Technology Skills
- Computer proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.
- Proficient with the internet and email.
- Ability to use available instructional technology resources to effectively teach in a manner conducive to classroom presentation including, but not limited to, the use of audio-visual equipment, computer, educational software, etc.
To Apply
We invite qualified candidates to apply on-line via our electronic application which requires submission of a cover letter, rsum and three professional references.
If you need assistance with the on-line application process, please email ...@hood.edu or call (301) ###-####.
Hood College is committed to diversity in its faculty and staff and subscribes to a policy of hiring only individuals legally eligible to work in the United States.EOE/AAP/M/F/Vet/Disability Employer
Hood College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, disability, religion, or age in recruitment, admission and access to, or treatment, or employment in its programs, services, benefits, or activities as required by applicable laws including Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and complies with the law regarding reasonable accommodation for disabled applicants and students. Inquiries about discrimination or reasonable accommodation should be referred to the Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator at Alumnae Hall, 401 Rosemont Avenue, Frederick, MD. 21701 (AD 312), (301) ###-####.For complete information on Hood College's nondiscrimination policy, please visit
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)