Assistant Baseball Coach - Part-Time

University of St. Francis; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 11,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

University of St. Francis in Joliet, IL seeks an Assistant Baseball Coach - Part-Time to support the head coach in building a competitive program that emphasizes academics and character. The role includes practice organization, game preparation, and recruitment under NAIA rules.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, at least three years of baseball playing or coaching, and willingness to work nights, weekends and holidays; a Bachelor's degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Three years of baseball playing or coaching experience.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position.
• Ability and willingness to work nights, weekends and holidays.
• Willingness to support the Catholic and Franciscan values of the University.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Three years of collegiate baseball coaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate respect for the Catholic and Franciscan values of the university.
• Relate effectively to student-athletes, coaches, staff, administration and the University community.
• Participate in and promote a culture of continuing quality improvement.
• Assumption of coaching responsibilities related to the sport of baseball.
• Provision of assistance in certain administrative responsibilities related to the sport of baseball.
• Provision of assistance in monitoring the academic progress of student-athletes.
• Provision of assistance in the enforcement of team rules.
• Provision of assistance in the planning, development and conducting of all in-season and off-season practices and conditioning sessions.
• Provision of assistance in the instruction of staff.
• Ensure that proper safety guidelines and standards are maintained.
• Coordinate certain strategy related to the sport of baseball.
• Responsible for certain aspects of recruitment in accordance with university and NAIA rules.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Position Details

Position Information

• Job Title: Assistant Baseball Coach - Part-Time
• Position Number: XXXXXX-XX
• Department: Athletics: Joliet
• Job Grade: N/A
• Anticipated Salary Range: $1,000-$3,000
• Benefits: Not- Benefits Eligible

Notice of Nondiscrimination

The University of St. Francis does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs on the basis of any protected class. The University also prohibits retaliation against any person opposing discrimination or harassment or participating in any internal or external investigation or complaint process related to allegations of misconduct. For a complete copy of USF's Policy on Equal Opportunity, Harassment, and Nondiscrimination for All Faculty, Students, Employees and Third Parties or for more information, please go to https://www.stfrancis.edu/titleix/ or contact the Title IX Coordinator at [e-mail].

Position Summary

Assist the head baseball coach in coaching and leadership aspects of a model baseball program as they relate to academic commitment, supervision of staff and personnel, practice organization and instruction, game preparation and recruitment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Demonstrate respect for the Catholic and Franciscan values of the university.
• Demonstrate the ability to relate effectively to student-athletes, coaches, staff, administration and the University community.
• Participate in and promote a culture of continuing quality improvement.
• Assumption of coaching responsibilities related to the sport of baseball.
• Provision of assistance in certain administrative responsibilities related to the sport of baseball.
• Provision of assistance in monitoring the academic progress of student-athletes.
• Provision of assistance in the enforcement of team rules.
• Provision of assistance in the planning, development and conducting of all in-season and off-season practices and conditioning sessions.
• Provision of assistance in the instruction of staff.
• Ensure that proper safety guidelines and standards are maintained.
• Coordinate certain strategy related to the sport of baseball.
• Responsible for certain aspects of recruitment in accordance with university and NAIA rules.
• Understanding and support of all athletic policies and regulations, as well as all philosophies, of the University, Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference and National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics.
• Understanding and support of the NAIA Champions of Character Coaches Code.
• Represent the athletic department and university in a professional manner at various internal and external functions and in working with internal and external constituencies, including but not limited to the media and general public.
• Perform other administrative duties within the department as assigned.
• Must be able to work nights, weekends and holidays.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Three years of baseball playing or coaching experience.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position.
• Ability and willingness to work nights, weekends and holidays.
• Willingness to support the Catholic and Franciscan values of the University.

Preferred Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• Three years of collegiate baseball coaching experience.

Hours/Shift/Work Schedule

Hours vary, but do include weekends, nights and holidays.

Physical Requirements of Position

Work is performed in both an office setting and at athletic arenas with moderate exposure to varying weather conditions, but minimal health or safety hazards. Substantial time is spent working on a computer. This is sedentary work, which requires the following physical activities: sitting, walking, bending, stooping, finger dexterity, repetitive motions, talking, hearing and visual acuity. Travel is required. Hours of work include some nights, weekends and may include working up to 12 hours a day.

Posting Detail Information

• Posting Number: FP0799-16
• Open Date: 08/24/2026
• Open Until Filled: Yes