Wilberforce University is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Pitching Coach to join our athletics department. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, coordinating, and implementing pitching training programs with a strong focus on player safety and performance enhancement. This role requires a passionate individual who is committed to fostering athletic and personal growth in student-athletes.
Pitching Coach
Job Description
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Develop and Implement Training Programs: Create comprehensive pitching training programs that enhance players’ skills and techniques while prioritizing safety.
- Safety and Injury Prevention: Emphasize and integrate safety protocols and injury prevention strategies into all aspects of coaching, ensuring the physical well-being of student-athletes.
- Player Development: Assist players in improving their pitching mechanics, mental approach, and overall performance through individualized coaching and feedback.
- Game Strategy: Collaborate with the Head Baseball Coach to develop game strategies and make effective pitching decisions during games.
- Monitoring and Evaluation: Continuously assess and track the progress and performance of pitchers, implementing adjustments as needed for optimal improvement and safety.
- Recruitment: Participate in the recruitment process to identify and attract talented student-athletes to the program.
- Mentorship: Serve as a role model, promoting sportsmanship and the university’s values while guiding student-athletes in balancing academics and athletics.
- Compliance and Regulation: Ensure all coaching activities comply with NAIA regulations, Wilberforce University policies, and best practices for player safety.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Minimum Qualifications
- Proven experience as a pitching coach, preferably at the collegiate level.
- In-depth knowledge of pitching mechanics and injury prevention techniques.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with student-athletes, staff, and the broader university community.
- Commitment to promoting a safe and respectful environment for all participants.
Wilberforce University
Founded in 1856, Wilberforce University is America’s first private, coeducational University established to educated men and women of African descent; and is closely affiliated with the African Methodist Episcopal Church. Today, Wilberforce is a well-respected private, residential liberal arts university with a clear mission, core values and vision for the future and is a noted pioneer in the Co-Operative Education Movement.
Wilberforce awards the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees in the areas of business, engineering and computing science, humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences; as well as the Master of Rehabilitation Counseling degree. The University is located in Wilberforce, Ohio, a community readily accessible to the Dayton, Cincinnati and Columbus metropolitan centers’ social, professional and cultural amenities and airports.
Wilberforce University is an Equal Opportunity Employer
How to Apply:
To apply for the Pitching Coach position, use the “Quick Apply/Submit Resume” button below to submit your information, cover letter and resume to the Wilberforce University Department of Administration and Human Resources.
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