Assistant Coach/Dorm Manager - Baseball
Location: Arkansas City Main Campus - Arkansas City, KS · Type: Full
Time
Description
Assistant Coach/Dorm Manager - Baseball
Date: August 2025
Grade: 9
Salary Range: $28,752 (Includes room/board)
Position Type: Full Time
Position Status: Salary/Exempt
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Location: Arkansas City Main Campus – Arkansas City, KS
Department: Athletics/Student Housing
Reports To: Head Coach-Baseball/Director of Housing
Job Summary:
The Assistant Coach/Dorm Manager - Baseball position is a live-in position
that has duel responsibilities as an Assistant Coach for the Baseball team and
as a Dorm Manager for one of the residential dorms located on the Arkansas
City Campus. As an Assistant Coach, this position is responsible for assisting
with various aspects of the Baseball programs, such as recruiting, planning,
coaching, scheduling opponents, training team members and coordinating
statistics. As the Dorm Manager, this positon is responsible for overseeing
students in the dormitory and assists in the development and implementation of
all residential and community activities.
Position Duties:
Assistant Coach
Assists the head coach in managing and directing the men's baseball Team.
Teach fundamentals and techniques, as directed by the Head Coach.
Assists the Head Coach with all aspects of the team including training,
competing and scheduling.
Coordinate court set up for game day.
Assists with the monitoring of daily academic reports for men's and
women's programs.
Assists with the recruiting process.
Teach sportsmanship and set an example of good moral and physical
behavior.
Represent Cowley College and the Athletic Department in a professional
manner.
Be familiar with and follow all policies and procedures of the KJCCC and
NJCAA.
Organize and maintain accurate inventory of equipment and uniforms.
Assist with coordination of travel arrangements.
Transport Baseball team to matches and practices as necessary using Cowley
College vans or other designated Cowley College vehicles.
Works cooperatively with personnel in the athletics department, attends
department meetings and activities, and always represents the college
positively when interacting with the community, other college departments,
alumni, high school and club coaches, media and general public.
Dorm Manager
Act as a positive role model and will work directly with dormitory
students in the development and enforcement of rules to assure proper
student conduct and care of facilities.
Assist in the training and mentoring of new Resident Assistants (RA).
Assist with RA training program each semester.
Develop a semester dorm activity schedule and coordinate communication of
events with Resident Assistants, Dorm Managers, Director of Student Life
and the Director of Housing.
Coordinate Christmas party.
1-2 larger events per semester (specific to Dormitory).
Create and submit activities schedule for semester at least 2 weeks prior to start of semester.
Manage budget for activities.
Communicate and Market each activity throughout campus.
Supervise, direct, develop, mentor, select, train and evaluate 2-3
Resident Assistants, connecting student growth and development to specific
learning outcomes.
Schedule weekly meetings with RA, providing feedback to Director of Housing.
Manage all room changes. Check in/out students during move-in/move-out
days and throughout the semester. Inspect for damage during check-out.
Maintain Rooming Roster with 100% accuracy.
Maintain all housing reports.
Conduct regular inspections for the appearance, operation, safety and
security of the dormitories and report all issues to the Director of
Housing.
Must conduct inspections at least twice a semester.
Follow-up 24 hours after a concern is found.
Assist with all safety drills, room and drug inspections.
Attend weekly manager meetings.
On-call rotation for the 5 campus dormitories.
Follow-up on all student concerns.
Identify and refer students to College services, including but not limited
to, Student Life, Counselor, Director of Health Services and Tutoring.
Process and deliver student mail for dormitory.
Provide Baseball travel and recruitment schedule to the Director of
Housing.
Required Knowledge and Skills:
Ability to recruit, coach and teach highly talented student athletes in
the Baseball program.
Ability to understand and adhere to all policies, rules and regulations of
the College, Jayhawk Athletic Conference and NJCAA.
Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to teamwork, process
leadership and consensus decision making.
Ability to organize work effectively, conceptualize and prioritize
objectives and exercise independent judgment based on an understanding of
organizational policies and activities.
Ability to integrate resources, policies and information for the
determination of procedures, solutions and other outcomes.
Ability to respond to emergency situations in a timely manner.
Knowledge of management methods and ability to provide administrative
guidance within area of responsibility and provide direct training and
supervision, as needed.
Ability to apply budgeting and fiscal planning techniques within financial
constraints.
Comprehensive understanding of college housing and its interrelationship
with student satisfaction and student learning.
Must possess accurate record keeping skills.
Must possess a positive attitude towards students and understand their
social and personal development needs.
Must have the ability to remain calm in tense situations and effectively
deal with confrontational situations.
Excellent leadership skills.
Demonstrated commitment to supporting and participating in the overall
athletic program, student activities and College events.
Ability to hire and supervise qualified volunteers and student workers.
Ability to observe and evaluate total program and make recommendations to
the Athletic Director.
Ability to teach sportsmanship and set an example of good moral and
physical behavior.
Ability to market and promote Cowley College Baseball.
Ability to work independently, as well as on a team.
Ability to work and maintain the highest level of confidentiality.
Good communications skills, both written and spoken.
Ability to organize and prioritize work. Work well under deadline
pressures.
Excellent human relations skills. Ability to work with individuals from a
variety of backgrounds and diverse populations.
Understanding of and commitment to Academic Quality Improvement Program.
Required Education Background:
Bachelor's Degree, required. Master's Degree, preferred.
Must have a current valid Driver's License
Must be insurable by Cowley College vehicle insurance
CPR and First Aid Certification, preferred.
Required Experience:
Baseball coaching or equivalent experience.
A demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the community college
mission and philosophy.
Experience in the development and enforcement of student conduct.
Experience working with student populations.
Experience in event planning and promotion.
MUST have a valid, current, non-restricted Driver's License.
Supervisory Requirements: Work Study Students and Resident Assistants
Physical Requirements:
Ability to traverse stairs; Ability to maintain physical mobility and
composure and to assist with physical student activity; Ability to sit or
stand for extended periods of time; ability to move freely around the campus
and outreach centers; ability to lift or carry up to 50 pounds; ability to
bend, stoop, reach and grasp as required to perform responsibilities; ability
to drive motor vehicle.
Work Environment:
Coaches are responsible for maintaining an environment free from
discrimination, intimidation, coercion or harassment. Work is performed
indoors and/or outdoors. Work is also performed throughout dorm building,
office location and throughout the campus. Travel required, including
overnight.
Benefits
KPERS Benefits: KPERS Retirement, Long Term Disability, Basic Life and
Death.
Benefits Stipend: $920/Month Medical and Dental Stipend (Optional
FSA/HSA).
Voluntary Benefits: Vision, Life, Short Term Disability, Accident, Cancer,
and 403(b).
Additional Benefits/Perks: Paid Holidays, Vacation, Sick, Employee
Assistance Program, Professional Development, Tuition Reimbursement, Wellness
Center Membership, and many others.
