Assistant Baseball Coach

DC101 Dickinson College; Scottville (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Tuition benefits

Retirement plan contributions

Career development

Job summary

Dickinson College in Carlisle, PA, invites applications for the Pitching Coach position in Baseball. You will assist the Head Baseball Coach with practices, player development, and game strategy, while focusing on the pitching staff and overall team culture.

Responsibilities include recruitment, travel logistics, fundraising, and engagement with alumni and the baseball community. A Bachelor's degree is required; a Master's is preferred, with 1–3 years of coaching experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• 1–3 years of relevant coaching/athletic experience.
• Valid driver's license.
• Experience with recruiting and student-athlete development.

Responsibilities

• Oversee pitching staff development and mentoring within the men's baseball program.
• Assist with practices, strength and conditioning, and player discipline.
• Recruit talented student-athletes through scouting and evaluation.
• Manage recruiting database and communicate program values to prospects.
• Plan daily practices and contribute to game strategy and lineups.
• Coordinate travel logistics, fundraising, and team events.
• Assist with field prep and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team management

Player development

Recruitment

Game planning

Video analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Front Rush/Slate

Job description

Position Department Athletics - Baseball

Pitching Coach Position Summary

Responsible for aiding the Head Baseball Coach in all aspects of a Dickinson Baseball program, including but not limited to the recruitment of prospective student-athletes, administration of practices, marketing and implementation of clinics, leadership development and game strategy.

Essential Functions

Team Management and Player Development: Oversee the management and mentoring of the men's baseball team, and specifically the pitching staff, by fostering a culture of accountability, discipline, and a strong team mentality. Assist with the strength and conditioning program for the baseball team. Reinforce the head coach's expectations for player behavior, commitment, and standards of performance both on and off the field. Help players develop their mental and mechanical skills while cultivating a positive, competitive team environment.

25% Recruitment and Athlete Relations: Play a pivotal role in recruiting talented baseball student athletes to the program through scouting, evaluation, and communication with prospective student-athletes and their families. Manage the recruiting database (e.g., Front Rush/Slate) and clearly communicate the values and culture of the college and the baseball program during the recruiting process. Establish a strong pipeline of future student-athletes who align with the program's mission.

25% Practice and Game Preparation: Assist the head coach in planning and coordinating daily team practices, ensuring that training sessions are purposeful and focused on developing both individual skills and team strategy. Must be able to throw batting practice and hit fungos. Contribute to game days through the scouting of opponents, and provide input into game plans and lineup decisions. Help analyze game film, create video analysis, and offer coaching feedback to improve team performance.

25% Logistics and Team Operations: Coordinate all travel logistics for the baseball team, including organizing transportation, accommodations, and meal planning for away games and tournaments. Support the team’s fundraising efforts and facilitate team events that promote community engagement and program growth. Assist with marketing and promotional activities, including managing communication with alumni, recruits, and the broader baseball community through social media, emails, and other.

15% Field Prep: Coordinate with grounds crew to assist in field game prep.

10% Other Duties and Responsibilities: Other duties as determined or assigned. Supervision guides work of others who perform essentially the same work. May organize, set priorities, schedule and review work, but has no responsibility to hire, terminate, review performance or make pay decisions.

Education/Requirements

Bachelor's degree, required.

Master's degree, preferred.

This position is subject to the Pennsylvania Act 153 Clearance consisting of the Pennsylvania Criminal History Record Information Check, Pennsylvania Child Abuse Certification, and Federal Criminal History Record Information Check pursuant to Pennsylvania law and Dickinson College policy.

Valid driver's license.

Experience: 1 to 3 years of relevant experience.

Independence of Action: Work progress is monitored by supervisor/manager; incumbent follows precedents and procedures, and may set priorities and organizes work within general guidelines established by supervisor/manager.

Work Environment: Office environment.

Specific physical requirements or environmental exposures: Outdoor Environment: Employees work outdoors and may not be protected from weather conditions.

Equipment/Tools Used: Standard office equipment.

EEO/Diversity Statement

The College is committed to building a representative and diverse faculty, staff, and student body. We encourage applications from all qualified persons.

We encourage applications from all qualified persons.

Individuals with disablities who require an accommodation to complete the employment process should contact Human Resource Services at [phone], [e-mail] or by visiting our offices Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (ET).

Employment with Dickinson College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dickinson College to ensure a safe learning and work environment for our students, staff, and faculty. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

About Dickinson College

Posting Details Dickinson College is a premier four-year residential liberal arts institution chartered in 1783 and widely recognized as a leader in global and sustainability education. Dickinson College is located in Carlisle, named a "most livable city" by Forbes and is minutes from the state capital of Harrisburg. The campus is connected to a vibrant downtown that offers eclectic dining, shopping and entertainment options. Within a two-hour drive are Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, D.C.; New York City is three hours away.

We invite you to take a virtual tour of our campus and explore our Careers at Dickinson College video.

Dickinson College offers full time employees a broad range of Benefits including a comprehensive medical insurance plan, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, generous time off, parental leave, homebuyer assistance, and tuition benefits for eligible employees and dependent children under the age of 24. Upon eligibility, the College contributes 8% of an employee’s base salary to a retirement account with an additional .5% matching contribution; all money paid by the college into the employee’s retirement plan is immediately and fully vested in the employee.

Dickinson welcomes those who are seeking to be part of an intellectual and social community that values justice, free inquiry, diversity, and equal opportunity. It is a fundamental policy of the college to respect pluralism, civility and mutual understanding within its community. The college does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or any other protected class. We encourage applications from all qualified persons.

Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. Federal legislation requires institutions of higher education to inform prospective members of our community about its most recent crime/incident statistics, crime prevention and security programs and activities, policies concerning the reporting of crime, and related information in accordance with the Campus Security Act, commonly referred to as the Clery Act. You can obtain this information by contacting the Department of Public Safety, Dickinson College, 400 W. North St - Rear, Carlisle, PA 17013 or call (717)-245-1349.