Position Summary:The Assistant Baseball Coach supports the Head Baseball Coach in all aspects of the baseball program, including player development, practice and game preparation, team operations, recruiting support, and fostering a positive, disciplined, and competitive team culture. This role contributes to the overall growth of student-athletes both on and off the field while ensuring alignment with organizational standards, player well-being, and competitive excellence..
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with planning, organizing, and conducting high-quality baseball practices, training sessions, and player development programs
- Support the development of student-athletes' baseball-specific skills, including hitting, pitching, fielding, baserunning, strength, conditioning, and game strategy
- Assist with game preparation, in-game coaching, opponent scouting, and post-game evaluations
- Maintain open, two-way communication with student-athletes and parents/guardians regarding athletic progress, goals, development plans, academics, and overall campus life
- Guide student-athletes through tournament and competition preparation, including scheduling, travel logistics, pre-game readiness, post-game review, and performance benchmarks
- Develop and maintain a strong understanding of baseball training equipment, technology, analytics, and instructional methodologies utilized within the program
- Serve as a mentor and educator, promoting leadership, accountability, teamwork, discipline, and positive life habits among student-athletes
- Continuously evaluate the athletic, academic, and emotional development of each student-athlete and collaborate with leadership to ensure appropriate support resources are provided
- Assist with player recruitment, retention, and college placement efforts as needed
- Collaborate with leadership to regularly review and improve program structure, training content, player development strategies, and operational effectiveness
- Support baseball camps, clinics, showcases, and special events hosted by the program
- Travel with teams for games, tournaments, showcases, and recruiting events as needed
- Assist with equipment management, field setup and maintenance, uniform distribution, and inventory control
- Ensure compliance with all organizational policies, procedures, safety standards, and codes of conduct
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Strong knowledge of baseball fundamentals, coaching techniques, and player development strategies
- Experience playing, coaching, or managing baseball at the collegiate, club, amateur, or professional level
- Bachelor's degree in physical education, sports management, business administration, or a related sports/business field preferred, or equivalent experience
- Strong commitment to the development and well-being of student-athletes
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team-oriented environment
- Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills
Preferred Skills:
- Bilingual
- CPR Certification
- Valid driver's license with ability to drive for tournaments, games, travel
- Experience working camps
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
- Ability to lift, move, push and pull equipment or boxes in excess of 40lbs.
- Should be able to handle outdoor temperatures for a reasonable period of time.
- Must be able to move around campus which includes gym, turf, fields, etc.
- Ability to work flexible hours to include nights, weekends and holidays is required
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