2nd Assistant Baseball Coach

Sussex County Community College; Newton (NJ); On-site; USD 4,700 - 6,300; Part time

Job summary

Sussex County Community College in Newton, NJ seeks a 2nd Assistant Baseball Coach for the 2027 season. The position supports the Head Coach in preparing and training the Men's Baseball Program for a competitive season.

Responsibilities include assisting with practices, games, recruiting, student‑athlete academic progress, and program administration; helping with travel, equipment, scheduling, and community relations; and upholding NJCAA standards.

Qualifications

• Previous playing/coaching of baseball preferred; knowledge of sports rules required.
• A valid driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist head coach with planning and conducting practices, workouts, and team activities.
• Support game-day preparation, coaching, and management during games.
• Assist with recruiting prospective student-athletes and maintaining relationships with coaches and community organizations.
• Monitor student-athlete academic progress and compliance with college and NJCAA requirements.
• Handle program administration tasks including equipment, travel, scheduling, and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Baseball knowledge

Coaching experience

Job description

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2nd Assistant Baseball Coach

COA Newton, NJ, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1195

Sussex County Community College is seeking an Assistant Baseball Coach for the 2027 Season. This role will serve as the Assistant Coach for the Men's Baseball Program at SCCC and will play a key role in supporting the head coach in preparing and training the team for a successful season.

The Second Assistant Baseball Coach is responsible for supporting the Head Baseball Coach in preparing, developing, and training the team for a successful and competitive season. The position will assist with all aspects of the baseball program, including practices, games, recruiting, player development, academic support, and program administration.

The ideal candidate should possess the following qualities:

• Strong knowledge and understanding of the game of baseball.
• Excellent communication and motivational skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a coaching staff and within a team-oriented environment.
• Commitment to the academic, athletic, and personal development of student-athletes.
• Ability to teach and develop fundamental baseball skills, including hitting, pitching, fielding, base running, and game strategy.
• Assist the Head Coach with planning and conducting practices, workouts, and team activities.
• Assist with recruiting prospective student-athletes and maintaining relationships with recruits, high school coaches, and community organizations.
• Assist with game-day preparation, coaching1 and management.
• Monitor and support student-athlete academic progress and compliance with college and NJCAA requirements.
• Promote sportsmanship, discipline, accountability, and a positive team culture.
• Assist with equipment, field preparation, travel, scheduling, and other administrative responsibilities as assigned.
• Represent Sussex County Community College and the baseball program in a professional manner at all times.
• Perform other duties related to the baseball program as assigned by the Head Coach or Athletic Director.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong work ethic, reliability, professionalism, and a genuine commitment to helping student-athletes succeed both on and off the field.

$5,500 for the Season.

Qualifications:

• Previous playing/coaching of baseball preferred. Knowledge of rules associated with sports is required.
• A valid driver's license is required.

Sussex County Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Effective September 1, 2011, the NJ First Act requires that certain classifications of persons employed by a public higher education institution will have 365 days within which to establish a primary residence in NJ. Failure to comply will render the individual unqualified to continue to hold the position. Individuals may seek exemption from the residency exemption committee based on critical need or hardship.