Assistant Baseball Coach/Athletic Facilities Manager

Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR); Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Retirement plan (TCRS/401k/457/403b)

Paid holidays

Sick leave bank

Professional development

Job summary

Pellissippi State Community College, part of the Tennessee Board of Regents, is seeking an Assistant Baseball Coach and Athletics Facilities Manager to support the head coach and oversee athletic facilities on campus. You will coordinate baseball program operations, contribute to recruiting efforts, manage travel logistics, monitor student-athlete academics, and supervise game-day preparations and video analysis.

This full-time role also handles facilities maintenance and event support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist head coach with daily operations, practice organization, on-field duties, camps and fundraising.
• Coordinate recruiting, including scouting, outreach to potential recruits, visits, and scholarship opportunities.
• Organize travel for home/away games including hotels, buses, meals and itineraries.
• Track student-athlete academics, support study efforts and university placement.
• Assist in film breakdown and opponent scouting; manage video uploads.
• Coach in games and scrimmages, travel to away games, and assist with equipment care and logistics.
• Supervise part-time staff and volunteers in grounds and facility work.
• Set up and breakdown for games and events; address facility needs with coaches/administration.

Skills

Baseball coaching

Field care

Communication

Student-athlete development

Public relations

Flexible schedule

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Title: Assistant Baseball Coach/Athletic Facilities Manager

Number of Positions: 1

Department: Athletics

Classification: 3m on campus mobile

Pay Rate: $42,510-$52,200/per year. Pay will be determined based on related work experience above required. To be considered in determining pay, all related work experience must be listed on the application.

Required Documents Needed to Upload at Time of Application: Resume, transcripts and three professional references.

Reference check requirements: Three (3) professional references, two (2) of which should be former or current supervisors and (1) professional reference. Personal references (friends, clergy, customers, relatives) are not considered acceptable references. A professional reference such as a previous or current co-worker may be used as one of the references.

Position Summary

The overall purpose of this job is to assist the head baseball coach in all areas of running an NJCAA collegiate baseball program and maintain the athletic facilities of the college.

Essential Functions

60% Baseball Program Management

• Serve as the assistant baseball coach by supporting the head baseball coach with the daily operations of administrative tasks, organization of practice, on field duties and responsibilities, camps and fundraising.
• Serve as primary recruiting coordinator, including scouting, communicating with potential recruits, setting up visits, and negotiating appropriate scholarship opportunities.
• Work closely with the head baseball coach with planning and organizing travel arrangements for home and away games with hotels, buses, food orders, equipment and itineraries.
• Assist the Head Baseball Coach with tracking student-athlete academics, supporting study and tutoring efforts, helping with university placement, and using school systems to support their overall development.
• Assist in film breakdown and opponent scouting. Help develop scouting reports and management of video software uploads.
• Coach in all games and scrimmages including traveling to away games
• Assist in the care, maintenance and organization of baseball equipment used by the program and to fulfil any other duties assigned by the head baseball coach

40% Athletics Grounds/Facilities Management

• Maintain and manage all athletic fields (baseball, softball, soccer, etc.), including mowing, lining, irrigation, and turf care
• Prepare playing surfaces for games, ensuring safety and quality standards
• Oversee daily upkeep and cleanliness of athletic facilities, including dugouts, locker rooms, and common areas
• Perform or schedule routine maintenance and minor repairs on facilities, equipment, and grounds
• Coordinate and schedule field and facility usage for teams, classes, and events
• Manage inventory and ordering of equipment, field supplies, and maintenance materials
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and institutional standards for athletic facilities
• Supervise and train part-time staff, student workers, or volunteers assisting with grounds and facility work
• Assist with setup and breakdown for games, tournaments, and special events
• Work closely with coaches and administration to address facility needs and improvements

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; Master’s degree preferred. Knowledge of NJCAA/TCCAA (as applicable) rules and regulations, athletic facility operations, and event management practices is preferred
• A minimum of two years of experience in collegiate, high school, or club-level baseball coaching, as well as athletic operations, facilities management is required. Related experience may be considered where it demonstrates equivalent knowledge and skills. Experience with student-athlete development, recruiting, event management, and athletic program operations is preferred.

Part-time work experience is calculated at 50% credit of full-time work experience.

The College reserves the right to assign every employee work that fulfills the strategic priorities and mission of the College.

Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of baseball coaching skills and strategies.
• Knowledge of field care and turf care cycles, including seeding, watering, mowing, and artificial turf care.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, and students.
• Ability to monitor players both academically and athletically.
• Good public relations skills.
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule, including some evening and weekend hours.
• Proficient in basic computer skills.
• Ability to engage in the college's mission and values.

Physical Demands

The Assistant Baseball Coach and Athletic Facilities Manager may work in various locations including the gymnasium, weight room, and outdoors. The Assistant Baseball Coach is required to perform work of an active nature, moving around locations requiring sufficient physical stamina to carry out duties. Requires ambulatory ability to lift medium-to-heavy weight materials, balance, and walk and stand for extended periods of time. Requires visual acuity to observe moving objects and recognize physical injuries. Requires auditory ability to project voice to a small group. Lift and move light to moderately heavy (less than 50 pounds) objects.

Hazards

The Assistant Baseball Coach and Athletic Facilities Manager is regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions (cold, wet and humid) and/hot or humid gymnasium environment(s). The employee may be exposed to bloodborne pathogens.

Full-time Employment Benefits

• Insurance Options: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Short/Long-term Disability, FSA/HSA
• Wellness Incentive Program, if enrolled in health plan
• Educational Assistance: Fee Waiver, Spouse/Dependent discounts, Audit/Non-Credit, Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Options: Tennessee traditional pension plan option (TCRS), 401k with $100 company match, 457, 403b
• Employee Discount program with over 900+ companies
• 14 Paid Holidays/Year Includes paid days off the last week of December
• Sick Leave Bank
• Longevity Pay
• Many opportunities for professional development

Pellissippi State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, disability, age (40+), status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies concerning all employment and education programs and activities. View the nondiscrimination policy. For questions or concerns, please contact George Underwood at [e-mail] or 865-539-7354.

If you have any problems or questions please contact Human Resources at Pellissippi State Community College’s Human Resource Office at 865-694-6607 or by email at [e-mail].