Assistant Baseball Coach

Rochester-Institute-of-Technology; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Institute of Technology’s Center for Intercollegiate Athletics seeks an Assistant Baseball Coach to assist the NCAA Division III program with planning, recruitment, and daily operations on campus in Rochester, NY.

You will mentor student‑athletes academically and athletically, assist with practice and game prep, and promote athletic growth while upholding NCAA and institutional standards. This role emphasizes integrity, respect, and excellence in a collaborative team setting.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage confidential information
• Collaborate with students, faculty, staff and stakeholders
• Professional, personable, and politically astute communication
• Ability to attract, recruit, retain and motivate student-athletes
• Effective interpersonal, written and electronic communication skills for diverse audiences

Responsibilities

• Mentor and support players on and off the field
• Coach and instruct during practices and game days, teaching fundamentals, health, team concepts and safety
• Support conditioning needs with head coach and S&C staff
• Conduct player evaluations and develop growth plans
• Share knowledge of sport trends and innovations
• Assist with practice planning, workouts, scouting, film breakdown, and game management
• Collaborate on game plans and opponent strategies
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Confidential information handling

Stakeholder collaboration

Professional & approachable demeanor

Recruitment & motivation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

1 year relevant experience

NCAA Coaches Certification

AED/CPR and First Aid Certification

Job description

Position Highlights

Assist the Head Baseball Coach with the planning, development, and daily operations of the NCAA Division III Baseball program. Recruit academically qualified and talented student-athletes who will contribute to the success of the program both on and off the field. Support the planning and supervision of practices, game preparation, and coaching responsibilities during competition. Develop and implement student-athlete skill development programs that promote athletic growth and performance. Serve as a mentor and advisor to student-athletes, fostering their academic, personal, and leadership development. Maintain a thorough understanding of and commitment to NCAA, conference, and institutional rules and regulations. Collaborate with athletics staff to deliver an exceptional student-athlete experience centered on integrity, respect, and excellence.

Intercollegiate Athletics

The Center for Intercollegiate Athletics, within the Division of Student Affairs, is committed to providing an outstanding student-centered athletic experience through the pursuit of academic and athletic excellence. Guided by the values of integrity, respect, and inclusion, the department supports the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional growth of student-athletes while preparing them for success as leaders in a global community. RIT Athletics is dedicated to creating an unrivaled student-athlete experience through competitive excellence, personal development, and meaningful engagement. The Assistant Baseball Coach will join a collaborative and student-focused team that is committed to helping student-athletes thrive both in competition and in the classroom.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Builds relationships with players to provide mentorship, guidance, and support both on and off the field/court
• Coaches and instructs student athletes during practices and on game day in how to perform their sport such as proper skills and instruction of fundamentals, physical health, team concepts, and safety
• Support the overall physical conditioning needs of student-athletes in conjunction with the head coach and strength & conditioning staff
• Conducts player evaluations and develop plans to enhance the student-athlete experience
• Seeks out, applies, and shares knowledge of sport trends and innovations in playing and teaching
• Assists with practice planning, workouts, scouting, film breakdown, and game management
• Collaborates with the head coach to devise game plans and strategies for upcoming opponents
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Ability to manage and maintain confidential and private information; uses confidential, sensitive and/or private records and information, protects information appropriately
• Understand the importance of working in close partnership with students, faculty, staff, parents, administration, alumni, community partners, and prospective students
• Have a personal style that is professional, personable, approachable, and politically astute
• Ability to attract, recruit, retain, inspire and motivate highly qualified student-athletes
• Effective interpersonal, written, and electronic communications skills, including the ability to convey complex information in accessible terms to diverse or multicultural audiences

Minimum Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in related field
• 1 year of relevant experience
• NCAA Coaches Certification, or ability to pass certification test
• AED/CPR and First Aid Certification

FLSA Category Exempt

N/A

Work Location

On Campus

Compensation

$10,000 - $15,000

Additional Details

In compliance with NYS's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above. Rochester Institute of Technology considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources.

RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities.

RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to [e-mail].

Founded in 1829, Rochester Institute of Technology has a long-standing history of innovation that blends the arts, technology, and experiential learning. In addition to its main campus in Rochester, New York, RIT maintains a strong international presence with over 100 active global partnerships and international campuses in Croatia, Dubai, and Kosovo. As of Fall 2024, total student enrollment across all campuses exceeded 21,000. Nationally recognized for its co-op and internship programs, RIT is supported by more than 4,000 dedicated faculty and staff members committed to student success. Its 1,300-acre suburban campus features cutting-edge facilities that reflect RIT’s strengths in applied research, design, and workforce development.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.