Assistant Baseball Coach / Pitching Coach

Aurora; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora University is seeking an Assistant Coach to join its competitive NCAA baseball program in Illinois. The role supports the Head Coach in coaching, recruiting, scheduling, travel, team operations, and program development to advance student‑athlete success on and off the field.

The position emphasizes adherence to NCAA rules, collaboration with athletics staff, and development of student‑athletes’ performance and academics. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of collegiate experience.
• Solid understanding of Microsoft and Apple operating systems.
• Sound judgment and prioritization skills.
• Excellent written, oral, and presentation communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supports the Head Coach in the operation of a nationally competitive NCAA baseball program, including coaching, recruiting, scheduling, travel, team operations, and program development.
• Works with the Head Coach and coaching staff to implement program priorities, policies, practice plans, competition preparation, and team standards; communicates issues and concerns promptly.
• Understands and follows NCAA, conference, University, and departmental rules and regulations and reports alleged or suspected violations through appropriate channels.
• Assists with planning, implementing, and evaluating practices and communicates expectations and feedback clearly and constructively.
• Assists with game planning and competition preparation and supports the Head Coach in preparing student‑athletes for competition and maintaining high expectations for effort, conduct, and performance.

Skills

Coaching

Recruiting

Team leadership

Communication

Compliance understanding

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

The Assistant Coach supports the Head Coach in the development and administration of the nationally competitive baseball program. The position supports coaching, student‑athlete development, recruiting, team operations, compliance, and program activities while helping provide a competitive, educational, inclusive, and safe student‑athlete experience that reflects AU’s mission and values.

Core Competencies:

1. Represents Aurora University in the most positive manner with prospective, former and current students, clients, suppliers and the community we serve. Interacts effectively with a diverse group of faculty, staff, students and other customers of our service, learns and uses operating practices of the department and Aurora University.
2. Upholds the Mission Statement: At Aurora University, our singular goal is to empower students to achieve lasting personal and professional success. We do this by being an inclusive community dedicated to the transformative power of learning. As a teaching centered institution, we encourage undergraduate and graduate students to discover what it takes to build meaningful and purposeful lives.
3. Handles all information with tact and discretion and recognizes the confidential nature of university business.
4. Supports learning through performance of essential job functions and performing other duties and functions as necessary or as assigned, including voluntary participation in university committees, activities and events.

• Supports the Head Coach in the operation of a nationally competitive NCAA baseball program, including coaching, recruiting, scheduling, travel, team operations, and program development.
• Works with the Head Coach and coaching staff to implement program priorities, policies, practice plans, competition preparation, and team standards; communicates issues and concerns promptly.
• Understands and follows NCAA, conference, University, and departmental rules and regulations and reports alleged or suspected violations through appropriate channels.
• Teaching/Coaching
  • Keeps informed of current coaching trends, tactics, techniques, and strategies and implements the Head Coach’s coaching philosophy through instruction, encouragement, and constructive feedback.
  • Assists with planning, implementing, and evaluating practices and communicates expectations and feedback clearly and constructively.
  • Assists with game planning and competition preparation and supports the Head Coach in preparing student‑athletes for competition and maintaining high expectations for effort, conduct, and performance.
  • Supports high expectations for academic achievement and student success and communicates academic or eligibility concerns to the Head Coach and appropriate Athletics personnel.
  • Promotes student‑athlete social responsibility, leadership, personal growth, and well‑rounded development and supports program expectations for conduct.
  • Supports student‑athlete conduct and accountability in collaboration with the Head Coach and Athletics leadership and follows established university processes when concerns arise.
  • Promotes student‑athlete health and safety; monitors equipment and facilities; and promptly reports maintenance, safety, liability, or risk‑management concerns.
• Recruitment of Student‑Athletes
  • Assists the Head Coach with recruiting and retention and works with Athletics and the Office of Admission to support established roster, enrollment, and recruiting goals.
  • Assists prospective student‑athletes and families in understanding Aurora University and athletic opportunities and provides accurate information consistent with NCAA Division III recruiting rules and university practices.
• Assists with the organization, inventory, care, and maintenance of team equipment, uniforms, and supplies and follows established purchasing and resource-use procedures.
• Assists the Head Coach with required reports, staff evaluations, team documentation, and annual program review processes.
• Maintains accurate team and individual records, statistics, rosters, and other program documentation and works with appropriate Athletics staff on reporting and archives.
• Maintains self‑control and poise and models professionalism, sportsmanship, and appropriate conduct for student‑athletes, staff, officials, opponents, and spectators.
• Develops positive relationships with alumni, University constituents, and the surrounding community. Supports Alumni Relations and Development programming when appropriate and as advised by Athletics leadership.
• Attends Athletics Department and AU community meetings, events, and functions.
• Drives University or rental vehicles as needed for away contests, in accordance with university requirements.
• Performs special and/or additional duties as required by the Head Coach, Vice President for Athletics, or other appropriate university official.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum of 2 years of collegiate experience.

• Solid understanding of Microsoft and Apple operating systems.
• Sound judgment and prioritization skills.
• Excellent written, oral, and presentation communication skills.
• Quick learner with great prioritization skills.
• Ability to work independently and be dependable.
• Ability to accept divergent views while maintaining a constructive working relationship with other team members.