Duties: support the head coach in all phases of a highly competitive program including but not limited to: assist with the development and supervision of the student-athletes in the baseball program; assist with offensive and defensive development of student-athletes with head coach; assist with organizing, conducting, and supervising all practices and games; assist with recruiting quality student-athletes under the guidelines established by the University, the NCAA and the GAC; assist with scheduling nationally competitive teams with the head coach; assist with admissions, on-campus housing, and enrollment of recruited student-athletes; assist with budgetary responsibilities including recruitment, team travel, and equipment; monitor student-athletes academic progress; assist with community fund-raising efforts and public relations; daily contact/visitation with students across campus who are under academic distress and other duties assigned.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s preferred; demonstrate evidence of successful experience in coaching; record of success in collegiate and/or interscholastic coaching; effective communication, excellent written and oral communication skills with a strong attention to detail; interpersonal skills and commitment to total success of students. All SAU faculty and staff demonstrate a commitment to the value of all members of the SAU community, to excellence in interpersonal behaviors, and effective collaboration with colleagues. Joining the SAU family requires a commitment to our culture of Continuous Quality Improvement.

Interested individuals should send a letter of interest, resume, and contact information for five (5)persons who may be contacted as references to: The Office of Human Resources, Southern Arkansas University, MSC 9288, Magnolia, AR 71753-9288 or HR@saumag.edu. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, and review begins immediately. For additional information see www.saumag.edu. Applicants must show proof of U.S. employment eligibility. Non-listed references may be contacted. AA/EEO.

About Southern Arkansas University

Southern Arkansas University is a comprehensive regional university located in Magnolia, Arkansas. Southern Arkansas University provides quality four-year undergraduate programs offering 48 baccalaureate degrees, five associate degrees, in addition to selected master’s degrees. Other important information, including the university catalog, is available at the university website: www.saumag.edu. Southern Arkansas University is a member of the Great American Conference, NCAA Division II, with men’s competition in football, basketball, track, baseball, golf, and cross-country. Women’s competition includes programs in basketball, softball, volleyball, tennis, golf, cross-country, and track.

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