Assistant Baseball Coach

Slippery Rock University; Slippery Rock (Butler County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Slippery Rock University is seeking an Assistant Baseball Coach to support the head coach in organizing and supervising the baseball program, recruiting student-athletes, and ensuring academic success. The role requires compliance with NCAA, PSAC, and SRU rules and responsibilities.

The candidate will assist with coaching, scouting, budgeting, fundraising, and coordinating camps and clinics, while mentoring student-athletes throughout the academic year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required and collegiate baseball coaching experience or two years of high school coaching experience.
• Experience working with diverse populations; successful interview performance.

Responsibilities

• Assist head coach with organization and supervision of the baseball program.
• Recruit qualified student-athletes and promote academic success.
• Coaching and teaching instructional skills and team concepts; mentoring student-athletes.

Skills

Baseball coaching

Recruiting

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s Degree

Job description

Assistant Baseball Coach - Full Time Permanent

Location

Location Main Campus

Pay Rate $42,500

Employment Type Regular FT

Work Schedule As required to complete the job of full-time assistant baseball coach

Position Summary

Assist head coach with organization and supervision of the baseball program including: recruitment of qualified student-athletes with a commitment to academic success; compliance with NCAA , PSAC , and SRU rules and regulations; coaching and teaching both instructional skills and team concepts; counseling and mentoring student-athletes throughout the academic year; scouting; budgeting management; fundraising activities and promotions; organizing and directing camps and clinics; and other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree; successful collegiate baseball coaching experience or two years of High School baseball coaching experience; working with diverse populations; and successful performance in an interview.

Preferred Qualifications

Pitching background and professional experience; Master’s Degree; preferably two years coaching experience at the collegiate level. Experience with the PSAC . Ability to show successful recruiting track record and experience.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

Slippery Rock University is committed to a policy of affirmative action. Slippery Rock University assures an equal opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, creed, disability, ancestry, national origin, age, gender or veteran’s status in accordance with state and federal laws, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Respect for Individuals in the Community

Slippery Rock University provides an environment that respects, encourages, and promotes the talents and contributions of all. Slippery Rock University values a community with a shared sense of purpose, where people demonstrate mutual respect and appreciation. Slippery Rock University values diversity that honors and includes all persons regardless of age, creed, disability, ethnic heritage, gender, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status in academic and extracurricular endeavor, in the working environment, and in the daily life of the university community.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Must provide contact information for three current professional references within your application materials. Full consideration given to applications received by November 1, 2026.
Official transcripts will be required from the recommended candidate before hiring for position.
Recommended candidate will be required to complete criminal background checks, including Act 34 (State Police) background check, Act 151 (Child Abuse) background check, and Federal Criminal (FBI) clearance prior to appointment. Slippery Rock University is unable to offer sponsorship for this position.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a bachelor's degree?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a minimum of 2 years of college or high school baseball coaching experience?
  • Yes
  • No