Assistant Baseball Coach

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Louisiana State University of Alexandria is a publicly supported institution that provides undergraduate level college education to the citizens of Central Louisiana. The university is a unit of the LSU System and operates under the auspices of the Louisiana Board of Regents. LSUA is located in Rapides Parish.

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Job Posting Title:

Assistant Baseball Coach

position Type:

Professional / Unclassified

Department:

LSUA Athletics – Baseball (Kody Steven Gautreaux (00018854))

Work Location:

LSU – Alexandria

Pay Grade:

Athletic Coach

Job Description:

Louisiana State University of Alexandria

Full Time Assistant Baseball Coach

JOB DESCRIPTION

REPORTS TO:

• Head Baseball Coach

SUMMARY:

• Responsible for assisting in the management and administration of all phases of a successful Baseball program.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Pitching background preferred but not required
• Responsible for assisting in the athletic education/instruction, development/training and evaluation of student-athletes.
• Directs and manages student manager including the delegation and prioritization of administrative responsibilities.
• Responsible for the search/recruitment of quality prospective student-athletes.
• Works closely with Sports Medicine staff and team physicians to ensure the safety, health and well-being of the student-athletes.
• Assists the Generals Athletic Association (GAA) in fundraising activities/events for Baseball.
• Develops a comprehensive and functional knowledge of the sport and actively seeks to develop new performance methods and strategies.
• Maintains a thorough knowledge of and adheres to all applicable LSUA, Red River Athletic Conference (RRAC) and National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) rules and regulations
• Works with the Head Baseball coach and University Facilities to keep the maintenance of the baseball field
• Assists the Head Baseball Coach with travel, booking hotels, securing charter buses and reconciliation of all receipts in workday.
• Assists with other duties/projects as assigned/directed by the head coach or athletic director.

POSITIONS DIRECTLY SUPERVISED:

• Student managers

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid driver license
• A background check will be required of the successful applicant
• 1-2 Years’ baseball coaching experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 3-4 years’ baseball coaching experience

OTHER:

• Strong organizational and communication skills; and high ethical standards.
• Comprehensive computer skills including all Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to operate within and enhance a team environment.
• Ability to self-start, be creative, show initiate, and meet established goals and deadlines

Further consideration will be given to those applicants who possess:

• A working knowledge of NAIA rules and regulations;
• Coaching experience at the NAIA level;
• Collegiate and/or professional level playing experience

Additional Job Description:

Competencies:

None

Special Instructions:

Background check is required for hire.

Questions or concerns about your application should be directed to LSUA Human Resources at 318-473-6401 or HumanResources@lsua.edu.

Please attach all transcripts to your application for proof of education.

Posting Date:

July 9, 2025

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

July 14, 2025

Additional Position Information:

Background Check – An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits – LSUA offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

Essential Position (Y/N):

LSUA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

HCM Contact Information:

Questions or concerns can be directed to the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 318-473-6401 or emailed hrm@lsua.edu

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