Assistant Baseball Coach

Cornell College; Mount Vernon, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornell College in Mount Vernon, IA seeks an assistant baseball coach for a temporary full-time role (Aug 2026–May 2027). This position supports the Head Coach in all aspects of the program, including coaching, recruitment, fundraising, training design, and event management.

The ideal candidate will hold a bachelor’s degree, show solid baseball knowledge, and possess strong people skills, with familiarity with NCAA rules and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree required; college coaching experience preferred.
• Solid knowledge of baseball; eager to learn and assist with all coaching aspects.
• Strong people skills; dedicated to enriching student-athlete experience.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations; valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Coaching and developing student-athletes athletically and assisting in personal growth.
• Recruitment of qualified student-athletes.
• Assist with fundraising activities for the program.
• Design and implement training sessions and practices.
• Manage home events and equipment; support other admin duties as assigned by Head Coach.

Skills

Coaching

People skills

Baseball knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Cornell College, a residential liberal arts college, and a member of the Midwest Conference of the NCAA Division III located in Mount Vernon, IA, is seeking applications for an assistant baseball coach. This is a temporary full-time position scheduled to work from August 2026 to May 2027.

This individual will assist the Head Coach with all aspects of the program including but not limited to:

• Coaching and developing student-athletes athletically and assisting in their personal growth as young people
• Recruitment of qualified student-athletes
• Assist with all aspects of fundraising
• Designing and implementing training
• Home event and equipment management
• Other administrative duties as assigned by the Head Coach

About Cornell College

Cornell College is a selective liberal arts college distinguished by our Ingenuity curriculum that builds on the strengths of our One Course At A Time schedule. This combination encourages the qualities of being thoughtful, original, and inventive, using the strengths of a liberal arts education to apply ideas to solve problems and meet challenges through hands-on experience in learning. Academic immersion, Division III NCAA athletic teams, and unparalleled flexibility attract an ambitious student body from across the U.S. and worldwide. We are located in Mount Vernon, Iowa, an urban fringe community located in the heart of theICR Iowa region.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree required; experience in coaching at the college level is preferred. The successful candidate will have a solid knowledge of the sport, be eager to learn and assist with all aspects of coaching, have strong people skills, be dedicated to enriching the experience of the student-athlete, and be committed to the development and success of the baseball program, and have knowledge and experience with NCAA rules and regulations. A valid driver's license is required.

Cornell is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women and minorities. Cornell complies with Iowa's Smoke-Free Air Act. Cornell utilizes E-Verify and requires satisfactory completion of a background check.

Travel Required

Yes .

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