Assistant Baseball Coach

Cleary-University; Howell (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleary University seeks an Assistant Baseball Coach to support daily operations of the baseball program. You will assist the Head Coach with team management, training, recruitment, and academic oversight, while upholding NAIA athletics standards.

The role involves planning practices, aiding in game plans, recruiting student-athletes, monitoring academic progress, and coordinating travel and equipment. A professional, mentor-like presence is expected both on and off the field.

Qualifications

• Prior coaching experience at the collegiate, club, or high school level preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and travel.
• CPR/AED certification or willingness to obtain upon hiring.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to be cleared to drive university vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and conducting practices, workouts, and competitions.
• Support the Head Coach in implementing game plans and performance improvement.
• Aid in recruitment of prospective student-athletes who meet athletic standards.
• Monitor and promote student-athlete academic success with available resources.
• Coordinate team travel, logistics, and equipment management.
• Represent Cleary Athletics professionally on and off the field.
• Engage in fundraising, community outreach, and athletic promotions.
• Ensure compliance with NAIA, WHAC, and Cleary rules.
• Serve as a positive mentor modeling integrity and leadership.
• Perform other duties assigned by Athletic Administration.

Skills

Coaching experience

Communication skills

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

CPR/AED certification

Driver's license

Job description

ASSISTANT BASEBALL COACH

The Assistant Baseball Coach will support the daily operations of the Cleary University Baseball program. The Assistant Baseball Coach will aid the Head Coach in team management, training, recruitment, and academic oversight, while contributing to the success and integrity of Cleary's NAIA athletics.

JOB DUTIES

• Assist in planning and conducting practices, workouts, and competitions.
• Support the Head Coach in implementing strategic game plans and performance improvement.
• Aid in the identification and recruitment of prospective student-athletes who align with Cleary’s academic and athletic standards.
• Promote and monitor the academic success of student-athletes, encouraging use of Cleary support resources (e.g., study tables, tutoring).
• Help coordinate team travel, logistics, and equipment management.
• Represent Cleary Athletics in a professional and sportsmanlike manner on and off the field.
• Engage in departmental fundraising, community outreach, and athletic promotional activities.
• Ensure compliance with NAIA, WHAC Conference, and Cleary University rules and policies.
• Serve as a positive mentor, modeling integrity, accountability, and leadership.
• Any other duties assigned by the Athletic Administration.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior coaching experience at the collegiate, club, or high school level preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and travel.
• CPR/AED certification or willingness to obtain upon hiring.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to be cleared to drive university vehicles.

Cleary University is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.