Assistant Baseball Coach

Lycoming College

Williamsport (Lycoming County)

On-site

USD 6,000 - 7,000

Part time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

15% discount at campus bookstore

Reduced meal package rates

Access to campus recreation center and gym

Library access

Job summary

Lycoming College seeks a part-time Assistant Baseball Coach to support the Head Coach in organizing practice, recruiting players, and overseeing student-athletes' development. This role, running from September to April, also provides potential for low-rent housing. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree and experience in coaching.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required or in progress by January 1, 2026.
Collegiate playing and coaching experience preferred.
Must obtain a driver’s license with an approved record.

Responsibilities

Assist the Head Coach in organizing and conducting practices and competitions.
Recruit student-athletes compliant with NCAA rules.
Conduct practices for pitchers and motivate student-athletes.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Independence

Coaching

Recruiting

Video Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

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Lycoming College is hiring an Assistant Baseball Coach

Lycoming College, one of the nation’s oldest residential liberal arts and sciences colleges, invites candidates for itspart-time Assistant Baseball Coach position.

This position is responsible for assisting the Head Coach in the sport of baseball. Including a focus on pitching and the recruitment of qualified student athletes. This position will also help with conducting and supervising practices and competitions.

This is a part-time position that works from September through April for a total of $6,162.50. There is also potential for low-rent housing to be made available for the individual selected for this role.

Who We Are:
Founded in 1812, Lycoming College is one of the nation’s oldest and most respected liberal arts colleges. Today, our community of 1,200 active learners from 22 states and territories and 17 countries comprises a student body that is 32 percent domestic students of the global majority or international, all of whom work with our renowned scholars to craft customized combinations of market-driven majors, minors and concentrations across our 48+ academic programs. Students compete in 19 NCAA Division III sports, participate in faculty-driven research, thrive in a robust program of internship experiences, and study abroad in more than two dozen countries. Lycoming College has one of the highest endowment-per-student ratios in the country. The institution is a member of the Annapolis Group of Liberal Arts Colleges and is recognized by U.S. News as a top 100 National Liberal Arts College and the No. 22 Best Value School. Lycoming College is dedicated to providing a high-quality liberal arts and sciences education for all students. Learn more at http://www.lycoming.edu.

The College proudly celebrates and values the principle of inclusive excellence. In support of its commitment to establishing an inclusive and equitable campus, Lycoming College seeks to recruit more faculty and staff from historically underrepresented groups with the recognition that doing so advances institutional excellence.

Lycoming College is an equal opportunity employer.

What will I do in this role?

Model integrity, respect, and good sportsmanship at all times and hold student-athletes accountable for the same behavior.
Organize and conduct portions of practice designed for pitchers as well as assisting the Head Coach in the planning of practice.
Instruct student-athletes with sound principle and expert skills related to baseball, prepare individual athletes, and team for games, set season goals and motivate students using techniques that meet the needs of the students and are consistent with the Lycoming College athletic program philosophy.
Comply with the policies and procedures outlined in the Lycoming College Athletic Training handbook. Cooperate with athletic trainers and the Head Coach to ensure student-athletes receive proper medical and physical training services.
Assist the Head Coach in fundraising through the Warrior Club program and adhere to college policies and NCAA legislation regarding fundraising.

Recruiting & Retention

In compliance with NCAA DIII rules and regulations for baseball, recruit student-athletes who meet Lycoming College’s admissions requirements. Recruited student-athletes should possess the potential to contribute positively to the program and the entire student body.
Discuss regularly with the Head Coach recruitment plans to successfully target student-athletes that meet specific program needs established by the coaching staff and college who have the potential to excel academically and athletically.
Assist the Head Coach in creating, organizing, and maintaining recruiting information of prospective student-athletes.
Assist in organizing and executing on-campus visits for prospective student athletes.
Assist the Head Coach in monitoring the academic success of student-athletes through individual academic meetings to support the academic development of student-athletes through graduation.

What are we looking for?

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree required or in progress with successful completion by January 1, 2026.
Collegiate playing and coaching experience preferred;
Pitching coach experience preferred, but not required.
Must obtain a driver’s license with an approved driving record that passes our insurance criteria

Knowledge and Skill Set

Must have well-developed interpersonal skills.
Be able to work independently with minimal oversight.
Successful completion of ACT 153 Clearances and Motor Vehicle Record check with an active driver’s license.
Successful candidates will be self-motivated and possess the ability to recruit, teach and coach highly talented student-athletes who can succeed in a challenging academic environment.
Experience with using video breakdown, analysis, and analytics to improve team performance.

What We Offer!

Employee Perks:

15% discount at the campus bookstore, excluding textbooks and snacks.
Reduced rates for meal packages for on-campus dining facilities
Use of the campus recreations center and gym facilities for employees
Use of the campus Library

How do I Join the Warrior Team?
Apply directly online by submitting your resume, cover letter, and the names and contact information for three professional references. Within the cover letter, please include a description of understanding of coaching in a liberal arts environment and meeting the needs of diverse student-athletes.

Application review will begin immediately and will cease once the position has been filled. Post-offer criminal history background check, ACT 153 Clearances and motor vehicle record check will occur.

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