Assistant Baseball Coach

Sul Ross State University; Alpine (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Sul Ross State University in Alpine, Texas, is seeking a qualified individual for the full-time Assistant Baseball Coach role. You will work with the Head Baseball Coach and staff to recruit athletes, plan practices, and manage field and game operations at a Division II program.

Responsibilities include instruction, analysis, and developing workouts, with weekend travel and flexible hours. Qualifications emphasize NCAA II familiarity, recruiting ability, and strong computer skills for

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of collegiate playing or coaching experience.
• Must be familiar with NCAA Division II rules and regulations.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to operate university vehicle.
• Computer skills and general office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Recruit student-athletes and assist in practice and game planning.
• Assist in practice and game planning and preparation.
• Field maintenance and Gameday operations.
• Assist Head Coach in instruction and analysis of student athletes.
• Develop practice plans and individual workouts; travel as needed.

Skills

Collegiate coaching experience

Driver's license

NCAA Division II rules

Computer skills

Recruiting experience

Tools

Blast Motion

Rapsodo

Word processing

Database

Spreadsheet

Job description

Job Title

Job Title Assistant Baseball Coach

Location

Location Alpine

Department

Department Athletic Baseball

Job No.

Job No. 999020

Posting Date

Posting Date 08/20/2026

End Date

Until Filled Yes

Appointment Date

Appointment Date 09/01/2026

Salary $30,445 Annual

Required

Required:

• 3-5 years of collegiate playing or coaching experience.
• Standard office machines; computer skills.
• Must be familiar with standard concepts, practices and procedures of NCAA Division II.
• Must be familiar with NCAA rules and regulations.
• Valid driver’s license and must be able to operate university owned vehicle.

Any qualifications to be considered in lieu of stated minimums require the prior approval of the Human Resources Director.

Preferred

Preferred:

• Pitching back ground.
• Knowledge of Blast Motion, Rapsodo, word processing, database, and spreadsheet computer program skills.
• Additional or other related experience.
• First Aid Certification and current CPR / AED Certification by the American Heart.
• Association or the Red Cross, preferred.

Primary Responsibilities

Summary
Sul Ross State University, an NCAA Division II institution located in Alpine, Texas, and a member of the Lone Star Conference, is currently seeking qualified applicants for the full-time Assistant position in the department of athletics for baseball.
The successful applicant will work closely with the Head Baseball Coach and all other staff members In this role, the successful applicant will be working closely with the student-athletes at SRSU . The position will maintain and monitor a compliant environment that results in clear institutional control of the baseball program relative to the Lone Star Conference and NCAA legislation as required by NCAA Division II membership.
Duties
Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Understands, embodies, and supports the team’s philosophy as developed by the Head Coach.
• Plays a major role in recruitment of student-athletes.
• Assist in practice and game planning and preparation.
• Field maintenance.
• Gameday operations.
• Assists the Head Coach in instruction and analysis of student athletes.
• Provides skill demonstrations of positions.
• Critiques athletes’ performance to determine skills and abilities that need strengthening for overall team improvement.
• Assists with the recruitment of student athletes.
• Assists with campus tours, recruiting visits, and identifying PSA’s.
• Advises students with respect to athletic performance and other personal development issues.
• Ensures that athletes reach their academic goals by monitoring class attendance and ensuring they receive academic support as necessary.
• Assists with scheduling pre-season, season and other games.
• Assists with developing practice plans and individual workouts for players.
• Must have flexible hours, the ability to travel and work weekends.
• Assists the Head Coach in fundraising for the program and managing the budget.
• Pass the NCAA Division II rules test.
• Follow rules and regulations in the coach’s handbook.
• Responsible for any duties assigned by the Athletic Director that are necessary in the performance of the administration and operation of the athletic programs.
• Represent Sul Ross State University, the Athletic Department and your program in a professional manner, on and off the field.
• All other Coaching Duties as assigned.

Responsible for personal safety and the safety of others; must exercise due caution and practice safe.

Supervision
Received: Head Baseball Coach

Working Conditions
Usual: Ability to travel extensively in the University service area and available to conduct daytime or
nighttime. Exempt from overtime provisions. Position is Security Sensitive.

Special Any qualifications to be considered in lieu of stated minimums require the prior approval of the Human Resources Director.

Other Information

It is the policy of Sul Ross State University to provide equal employment opportunity for all persons in accordance with their individual, job related qualifications and without consideration of race, creed, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status and ancestry. Equal employment opportunities shall be afforded in all personnel actions or decisions including, but not necessarily limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, upgrading, promotion, demotion, termination and salary. Retaliation is prohibited against a person who opposes a discriminatory practice, files a charge, testifies, assists or participates in an investigative proceeding or hearing.

Notice of Availability of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report

The report contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Noncampus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.

A paper copy of the report will be provided upon request. If you would like to receive a paper copy, you can contact the Office of Student Life, located on the Alpine Campus in the Morgan University Center, Room 211 or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling 432-837-8424 or emailing [e-mail]

About SRSU

Our campuses span a fascinating part of Texas—Alpine, in the heart of the beautiful Big Bend area, and Del Rio, Eagle Pass and Uvalde along the vibrant, bicultural Texas/Mexico border.

What you’ve heard is true – there is something very special about the areas we serve in our great State, and Sul Ross State University is vital to the continued growth and progress of our students and the communities we serve.

Sul Ross State provides students with the education they need to translate their passions into a fulfilling career. This life-changing experience has a multi-generational impact, transforming the lives of our students, their families and positively impacting the communities in which they reside. We value learning and strive to provide high quality education in a welcoming, supportive environment. We take pride in the fact that we serve a diverse population including many first-generation college students as well as non-traditional students, international students, student-athletes and graduate students.

From teaching, coaching and law enforcement, to science, ranch management and the Fine Arts, SRSU offers more than 60 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Known as the Frontier University of Texas, Sul Ross encourages each student to explore their own frontiers and to exceed their educational, personal and professional goals.

For more information about how we’re strategizing for the future, I invite you to visit www.sulross.edu.

Required Documents

• Resume
• Letter of Intent
• Transcripts

Optional Documents

• Letter of Recommendation (1)
• Letter of Recommendation (2)
• Letter of Recommendation (3)
• Transcript 2
• Transcript 3

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Are you legally authorized to work in the US?
  • Yes
  • No
• Will you now or in the future require Sul Ross State University to provide employment visa sponsorship to obtain or maintain your employment eligibility in the US?
  • Yes
  • No
• If yes, please indicate the type of employment authorization or visa sponsorship you anticipate needing.

  (Open Ended Question)