What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hitting Baseball Coach position at Jefferson College?
Position Details
Position Information
Position Title
Hitting Baseball Coach
PIN
689300
Classification Summary
Incumbents assist with planning and directing the activities of an athletic team, or provide coaching services as an assistant to a head coach, and may coordinate administrative functions in support of athletic programs. Responsibilities may include scheduling, planning, and implementing practices; monitoring a budget; recruiting student athletes; monitoring compliance with rules and regulations; coordinating the use of facilities and equipment; maintaining records of activities; and preparing operational reports.
Minimum Qualifications
Associate’s Degree and experience in playing or coaching the sport at the collegiate level required. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. Outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to work as a member of a team within the athletic department are required.
Preferred Qualifications
Licensing Requirements
Essential Job Function
These are the job duties that are required of the position.
Classification Duties
- In conjunction with the Head and First Assistant Coaches, implement specific sporting strategies to improve individual and/or team performance. Provide individual and/or group instruction on proper techniques, mechanics, and approaches specific to an area. Monitor and adjust training plans as needed based on player progress and team needs. Stay up-to-date with industry developments and best practices and apply them to coaching strategies. (B2)
- Lead practice sessions and drills to enhance skills. (B2)
- Analyze player performance data to identify areas of improvement and develop individualized training plans. Provide ongoing feedback and guidance to players to help them reach their full potential. (B2)
- Supervise team activities. This includes, but is not limited to, attendance at home contests of the College’s other sports programs and campus and community events. Prepare sporting equipment for practices and games by ensuring equipment is properly handled and maintained at all times. (B2)
- Conduct him/herself in a professional manner and be a positive role model for the student-athletes with whom they interact on a daily basis (A1)
- Perform other related duties of a comparable level/type as assigned.
Position Duties
Multistate Employer
Employees of Jefferson College must reside in Missouri or Illinois.
Multistate Employer
Position Knowledge/Skills
Knowledge
- Coaching skills, theories, and strategies in assigned area of responsibility;
- Motivational theories and techniques;
- Principles associated with training, biomechanics, and body types;
- Instructional methods;
- Athletic training systems;
- Applicable local, state and federal laws, rules, and regulations.
Skills
- Instructing student athletes on skills and strategies in assigned athletic area;
- Evaluating athlete strengths and weaknesses;
- Analyzing situations and developing appropriate recommendations and strategies;
- Evaluating the probability of a student’s academic and athletic performance and behavior at the College level;
- Working with diverse academic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of college students and staff;
- Utilizing communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and receive work direction.
Machines, Tools, Equipment and Software
Physical Factors
Physical Effort
Physical Effort
Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Posting Information
Division
Athletics (DIV)
Department
Student Services
Reports To
Head Baseball Coach
Wage/Salary
$4,482 annually, prorated for time served through June 30.
Status
Part-time
If Part-time, hours per week
19.5
If Non-exempt, work days
If Non-exempt, work hours
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
S00672P
Desired Start Date
05/01/2026
Open Date
04/29/2026
Close Date
Special Instructions Summary
This position is open until filled. Review of applications will begin on May 7.
Quicklink for Internal Posting
https://jeffco.peopleadmin.com/postings/5736
EEO Statement
It is the policy of Jefferson College that no person shall, on the basis of age, ancestry, color, creed, disability, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or veteran status, be subject to discrimination in employment or in admission to any educational program or activity of the College. In compliance with Federal Rules and Regulations, Jefferson College has adopted a procedure for resolving complaints of discrimination. The procedure is available to any Jefferson College student, employee, or applicant who feels that he or she has been discriminated against in employment, student programs, or student activities.
Salary : $4,482