Assistant Athletic Coach & Admissions Specialist - M. Baseball
Salary
$40,268.80 - $52,353.60 Annually
Location
Prescott Campus, Prescott, AZ
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
2026-00213
Department
M. Baseball
Opening Date
08/24/2026
Description
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Description of Position
The position of Assistant Athletic Coach is an 'at-will' position. As an
'at-will' employee, Yavapai College may terminate employment at any time and
for any lawful reason. Since this position serves at the pleasure of the Head
Coach and should that position become vacant or the Head Coach replaced, this
position may be ending at the same time.
The Assistant Athletic Coach & Admissions Specialist is a dual-role position
that supports both Yavapai College Athletics and Enrollment Management. During
the athletic season, the employee assists with coaching, student-athlete
development, recruitment, and program operations. During the off-season, the
employee serves as an Admissions Specialist, supporting prospective and
current students through the enrollment process and participating in
recruitment and outreach activities.
This position plays a critical role in attracting, enrolling, and supporting
students while contributing to the success of Yavapai College's athletic and
enrollment goals.
Key Responsibilities:
Athletic Coaching Responsibilities (Approximately 8 Months)
Assist the Head Coach with planning and conducting practices,
competitions, and team activities.
Participate in recruiting efforts and talent identification.
Support student-athlete academic progress, retention, eligibility, and
personal development.
Assist with game-day operations and event management.
Coordinate and maintain athletic facilities, equipment, and playing
surfaces.
Assist with scheduling, summer camps, fundraising activities, and
community engagement.
Support compliance with NJCAA, conference, and institutional regulations.
Maintain positive relationships with student-athletes, parents, alumni,
and community stakeholders.
Assist with travel coordination and team logistics.
Perform administrative duties related to athletic program operations.
Admissions & Recruitment Responsibilities (Approximately 4 Months)
Assist prospective students through the admissions and enrollment process.
Conduct outreach to applicants who have not completed enrollment
requirements.
Support admissions events, college fairs, high school visits, campus
tours, and recruitment activities.
Assist students with applications, residency requirements, transcript
submissions, and identity verification.
Maintain accurate records of student interactions within CRM and student
information systems.
Manage phone, email, chatbot, and virtual communications with prospective
students.
Provide general information regarding college programs, services, and
resources.
Collaborate with academic advisors and financial aid staff to ensure
students complete enrollment steps.
Participate in targeted recruitment campaigns and yield activities.
Support enrollment initiatives designed to increase student recruitment
and retention.
Preferred Skills & Abilities
Bachelor's degree in a related field.
Collegiate coaching experience.
Experience recruiting students and/or student-athletes.
Experience in admissions, enrollment management, student services, or
higher education.
Experience with Banner, CRM systems, or similar student information
systems.
Familiarity with NJCAA rules and regulations.
Experience presenting to groups and conducting outreach activities.
Essential Functions
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each
essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements and competencies listed are
representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential functions.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be
met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this
job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to
sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to
finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk
and run; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift
and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and
ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of
those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this
job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment varies.
Yavapai College offers its full-time employees a comprehensive benefit
package:
HEALTH/LIFE BENEFITS
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance: College's partial payment of premiums
toward medical with pharmacy and/or dental plan options picked by
employees for themselves (and eligible dependents)
Flexible Spending Accounts: Pre-tax pay deductions to use for eligible
medical or dependent daycare costs
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Counseling and referral services
for employees and their immediate families for depression, stress,
family/marital conflict, and alcohol/drug issues
Vision: Provides an amount per plan year for eligible expenses such as
vision exams, lenses, frames, prescription sunglasses, and contact lenses
Life Insurance: The College provides Basic Life Insurance coverage at
twice of the employee's annual salary. Dependents have automatic coverage
of $2,000/spouse and $1,000/per child if enrolled in medical plan.
Voluntary Individual And Family Term Life Insurance: Additional term
life insurance coverage available for employee, spouse and children.
Other Insurance Coverage: Short Term and Long Term Disability
(replacement income insurance), and Workers' Compensation
(compensation, medical expenses and death benefits for on-the-job
injuries or occupational diseases)
RETIREMENT BENEFITS
Retirement Benefits: Arizona State Retirement System or Optional
Retirement Plan, and Social Security (which provides a basic retirement
annuity based on age and years of contribution)
Tax Deferred Annuities: Employees' contributions to designated tax-
deferred annuities
Unemployment Compensation: Employees who are laid off or terminated
may receive benefits if covered wages meet requirements
LEAVE BENEFITS
Vacation : 10 days of Vacation leave annually. NOTE: For employees
who work an amount of contractual days, there will be no earned vacation.
Sick Leave: 12 days sick leave annually. NOTE: Employees working
less than full time or an amount of contractual days will receive a
proration of sick leave.
Personal Leave: Use of up to three personal leave days per year which
are charged against accumulated sick leave to take care of items of
personal business
Other Leave: Bereavement leave, Civic Duty Leave (Jury duty, active
military duty, military training), and Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Holidays: 24 days during the year as paid holidays for full-time
employees which include Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, 3 days
at Thanksgiving, Winter/year end break (10 days), Martin Luther King
Day, Spring Break, Memorial Day, and Juneteenth.
OTHER BENEFITS
Breaking Bread: 32 meal swipes for use at the Prescott Campus Eatery.
All Other Campuses and Sites receive a $140 credit each semester (fall
and spring) to be used at the Open Market on campus/center
Spanish Interpreter Incentive Program: Employees interested in
additional compensation for their Spanish speaking skills agree to assist
YC by attending two recruiting events and being available for Spanish
Interpretation needs as they arise. Compensation is added to the
employee's regular pay at the rate of $175 per month. Employees that are
interested in participating let your HR Business partner know, so they can
schedule you for the ACTFL language proficiency test at the YC testing
center.
Direct Deposit: Paychecks deposited directly into the employee's bank
account(s)
Tuition Waiver: Eligible Full-time Faculty and Staff, their legally
married spouse, and eligible dependents may enroll in a partial or full
program of coursework without payment of tuition, exceptions may be lab
fees and market-based additional fees
Sabbatical: Faculty, professional, and administrative staff may apply
for compensated leave of up to a year after six years of continuous
service
Professional Development Opportunities
Additional Benefits and Services: Local community discounts to faculty
and staff, computer loan program, mail and notary service.
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Do you have the minimum required education listed in the job description?
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Do you have the minimum required job-related experience listed in the job
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Do you meet all other minimum requirements listed in the job description?
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Employer
Yavapai College
Address
1100 E. Sheldon Street
Prescott, Arizona, 86301
Website
https:// www. yc.edu/hr
