Assistant Baseball Coach

Saint Louis University; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Louis University is seeking an Assistant Baseball Coach to support a competitive NCAA Division I program in Saint Louis, MO. The role includes assisting in practices, teaching offensive/defensive concepts, and helping with player development and academics progress.

The position involves recruiting, travel planning, and supervising student staff while upholding the university's standards and commitments. A Bachelor's degree and coaching experience are required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of sport concepts/strategies and NCAA rules.
• Experience with conditioning and weight training is preferred.
• Strong recruiting and communication abilities required.

Responsibilities

• Assist head coach in running team practices and drills; provide instruction and player development guidance.
• Conduct recruiting activities: contact recruits, attend high school events, review game films.
• Coordinate travel; arrange accommodations and schedules for competitions.
• Oversee student managers and assist in conditioning programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

NCAA rules knowledge

Coaching leadership

Player development

Recruiting

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Mentorship

Talent assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

## Assistant Baseball CoachApply: SLU Saint Louis, MO: Full time: Posted Today: 2026-10090**Who is Saint Louis University? Founded in 1818, Saint Louis University is one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious Catholic universities. SLU, which also has a campus in Madrid, Spain, is recognized for world-class academics, life-changing research, compassionate health care, and a strong commitment to faith and service.** ## **JOB SUMMARY** The Assistant Coach is responsible to assist with the management of a competitive NCAA Division I athletic program. This position assists with conditioning, practices, recruiting, travel arrangements, and student managers. ## **PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBITIES*** Assists head coach in running team practices; assists in teaching offensive and defensive concepts; oversees drills; provides group and one-on-one instruction; assists in player development; remains informed on student athlete's academic progress* Performs recruiting related activities: contacts high school players through written or verbal means of communication; travels to various high schools to scout games; assesses the skills and abilities of potential student athletes; views and assesses high school game films, and provides feedback to head coach* Makes travel arrangements for the team and coaching staff for games played at other institutions; schedules departure and arrival times; makes reservations for hotel accommodations; provides information to visiting coaches* Oversees the activity of student managers; ensures assigned duties are completed* Assists in overseeing the conditioning and weight training program; ensures student athletes' progress and adherence to the activities which comprise the program* Performs other duties as assigned ## **KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES*** Knowledge of a specific sport's concepts/strategies and NCAA rules and regulations* Knowledge of physical conditioning techniques and weight training* Knowledge of basic statistics* Recruiting skills* Verbal and written communication skills* Interpersonal/human relations skills* Organizational/planning skills* Leadership and motivational skills* Ability to assess athletic talent* Ability to serve as a positive role model ## **MINMUM QUALIFICATIONS*** Bachelor’s degree* Two years of playing/coaching experience on the high school, collegiate, or professional level**Function**CoachesScheduled Weekly Hours:40Saint Louis University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors. If accommodations are needed for completing the application and/or with the interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 314-977-5847.