Assistant Baseball Coach for Development & Analytics

Bates College; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Bates College in Lewiston, Maine, invites applications for an Assistant Baseball Coach for Development & Analytics to support the Head Coach in a Division III program during the 2026-2027 academic year. The role emphasizes player development through mentorship, data-informed practice, and scouting, including data tools and report creation.

The position requires travel readiness, collaboration, and commitment to equity, with duties spanning practices, games, and strategic planning while upholding

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Current CPR & First Aid certification.
• Valid driver's license.
• Prior experience playing college baseball is preferred.
• Prior experience coaching college baseball is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Coach in all practices and games during the 2026-2027 academic year.
• Assist with opponent scouting before and during the season.
• Operate Rapsodo, AWRE, and Hit Trax systems as needed.
• Apply collected data to the development of all players.
• Create reports and improvement plans for players as needed throughout the season.
• Assist with all aspects of offensive/defensive strategies during practice sessions.
• Must be able to hit a fungo and throw quality BP.

Skills

Equity & inclusion

Interpersonal skills

Rapport with students

Knowledge of baseball

Communication skills

Independent working

Data management systems

Travel readiness

Flexible scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

CPR & First Aid certification

Valid driver's license

Tools

Front Rush

Hit Trax

Video editing software

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Assistant Baseball Coach for Development & Analytics

Job no: 493172

Work type: Staff Part Time - Academic Year

Title:Assistant Baseball Coach for Development & Analytics

Position Purpose:

The Assistant Coach is responsible for aiding the Head Coach in administering a competitive NCAA Division III intercollegiate program. This position supports the development of student-athletes through mentorship, guidance, leadership opportunities, community building, and a commitment to social justice. This is a professional assistant coaching position, and all of the duties of the position must be conducted in adherence with the policies, rules, and regulations of affiliated national, regional, and state intercollegiate athletic associations, the NESCAC Conference, and the College.

The Assistant Baseball Coach for Development & Analytics will be a vital role for player development on and off the field for Bates Baseball. The position will prioritize mental and physical development of student-athletes.

Job Duties:

• Adheres to and enforces all policies and procedures of the Department of Athletics & Physical Education and the College as well as the rules and regulations of the NESCAC, the NCAA and other authorities that may legitimately influence the intercollegiate athletics program.
• Completes all required departmental and institutional training and certification programs and participates actively in available professional development opportunities.
• Assist the Head Coach in all practices and games during the 2026-2027 academic year.
• Assist with opponent scouting before and during the season.
• Operate Rapsodo, AWRE, and Hit Trax systems as needed.
• Apply collected data to the development of all players.
• Create reports and improvement plans for players as needed throughout the season.
• Assist with all aspects of offensive/defensive strategies during practice sessions.
• Must be able to hit a fungo and throw quality BP.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Current CPR & First Aid certification.
• Valid driver's license.

Experience

• Prior experience playing college baseball is preferred.
• Prior experience with coaching college baseball is preferred.

Skills and Knowledge

• Commitment to equity and inclusion, and serving the needs of a culturally and educationally diverse community.
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to develop and maintain collegial relationships. Must be flexible, collaborative and have a positive attitude.
• Ability to establish rapport quickly with students and their families, while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
• Knowledgeable about the skills and tactics of the sport.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency in basic data management systems, Front Rush, game film editing programs and basic computer applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Willingness and ability to learn additional applications as needed.
• Ability and willingness to travel (by car, air, train or bus) domestically and internationally as needed.
• Ability and willingness to work weekends, evenings and other non-traditional schedules.

Benefits:

Bates College offers competitive salaries, access to the library and athletic facilities, and a supportive, collegial environment in a drug- and smoke-free workplace. This position may accrue leave in accordance with the Maine Earned Paid Leave law.

Hiring Range:

The hiring rate for this position is $17.00. Exact placement depends on experience and other factors.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Bates College is committed to the principle of equal opportunity and providing an educational and work environment free from discrimination. The college prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status and other legally protected statuses in the recruitment and admission of its students, in the administration of its education policies and programs, or in the recruitment of its faculty and staff. Bates College adheres to all applicable state and federal equal opportunity laws and regulations. All college faculty, staff, students, contractors, visitors, and volunteers are responsible for understanding and complying with the Non-Discrimination Policy.

Inquiries concerning the college's policies, compliance with applicable laws, statutes, and regulations (such as Title VII, Title IX, and ADA/Section 504), and complaints may be directed to Gwen Lexow, Title IX Officer, 207-786-6445 or via email at [e-mail] .

About Bates:

Bates is internationally recognized as a leading liberal arts college, attracting 2,000 students from across the U.S. and around the world.

Since 1855, Bates has been dedicated to educating the whole person through creative and rigorous scholarship in a collaborative residential community. Committed to opportunity and excellence, Bates has always admitted students without regard to gender, race, religion, or national origin.

Cultivating intellectual discovery and informed civic action, Bates prepares leaders sustained by a love of learning and zeal for responsible stewardship of the wider world. Bates engages the forces — intellectual trends, demographic changes, and technology — that are transforming higher education and the world into which our students graduate.

Bates has highly competitive admissions, graduates over 90 percent of its entering students, and more than half of its alumni earn graduate degrees. Bates employs 200 faculty members and 550 staff.

The college is proud of deep roots in the Lewiston/Auburn community, Maine's second-largest urban area with a population of approximately 65,000. Bates is located on a beautiful, 133-acre, traditional New England campus in Lewiston, an emerging city with an entrepreneurial climate, a lively arts scene, and a dynamic business community. Bates is 35 miles north of Portland, 140 miles north of Boston, and 350 miles north of New York City.