Assistant Baseball Coach (Temp PT)

Clay Today; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 20,664,000 - 38,573,000; Part time

Job summary

Clay Today is seeking an Assistant Baseball Coach (Temporary Part-Time) to support the Head Coach in developing student athletes and maintaining high standards of health, safety, and sportsmanship. The role includes recruiting, coordinating with the Director of Student Life and Athletic Director, and assisting with practices, games, and travel logistics.

The successful candidate will have a bachelor's degree, prior coaching experience, and strong baseball technique knowledge, with flexibility to

Qualifications

• Experience coaching baseball at high school, club, or collegiate level.
• Strong knowledge of baseball techniques, rules, and training methods.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as required.
• Working knowledge of NJCAA rules or willingness to learn and stay compliant.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Coach to organize and conduct practices and team workouts.
• Identify student athletes' strengths/weaknesses and provide feedback.
• Recruit prospective athletes and coordinate with athletic administration.
• Help with game schedules, travel, and equipment management.
• Support health, safety, and sportsmanship initiatives for the team.

Skills

Coaching experience

Baseball techniques knowledge

Communication

Organizational skills

Evenings/weekends availability

Recruiting experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Assistant Baseball Coach (Temp PT)

Remote Work Option: Fully In-Person (May be subject to change)

Additional Information: This position will remain open until filled. However, to ensure consideration for an interview, please submit your completed application, cover letter, and resume by no later than 8/4/26. The College cannot guarantee that application materials received after this date will be considered or reviewed.

Work Hours: Hours will vary

General Summary: The primary responsibility of this position is to assist the Head Coach to instruct/coach student athletes in how to perform their sport, including about training, physical health, good sportsmanship, teamwork, and safety. The assistant coach will also be expected to handle other aspects of the sport, including recruiting and working with the Director of Student Life and/or Athletic Director on eligibility and other matters pertaining to the team.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree
• Previous coaching experience (high school, club, or collegiate level)
• Strong knowledge of baseball techniques, rules, and training methods
• Working knowledge of NJCAA rules, or willingness to learn and maintain compliance
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as required

Duties:

• Assist Head Coach to organize, communicate and conduct individual and team practices/exercises, identify student athletes' strengths and weaknesses to provide constructive feedback, balancing criticism with positivity and motivation. Assist head coach to teach/coach relevant rules, regulations, skills, tactics, techniques and equipment of the sport. Assist to promote and instruct student athletes about good sportsmanship, teamwork, and safety. Assist Head Coach to ensure that student athletes train and perform to a high standard of health and safety at all times; Advise about health and lifestyle issues. Model sports-like behavior and maintain appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators. Recruit perspective athletes. Assist with preparation of schedule and communicate games with athletes; attend and participate with games as assigned. Assist Heath Coach with inventory, distribute, and collect all team uniforms and equipment. Prepare any necessary items and areas of the sport prior to practices or games. Assist with advertising and promoting the sport on campuses and centers. Compile game and season statistics and submit to any organizations as necessary or required (e.g. newspaper, sport association reporting requirements). Assist with travel arrangements with Athletic Director/Director of Student Life and drive College vehicle as needed or required. Assist with fundraising projects for team trips. Coordinate with Athletic Director and/or Head Coach to attend at least one new student orientation. Assist with administrative support tasks, such as, processes and communication regarding eligibility requirements, emergency data, distribution and reconciling of student's funds/fees, compliance and year-end reporting, and other related records/paperwork. Perform other related duties as required or assigned.

Job Open Date: 7/16/2026

Job Category:

Other

Clearances:

Current criminal record/child abuse clearances will be required if offered the position and to be employed at the College. The three clearances are Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance, Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Records Check, and Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) Criminal Background Check. The College has provided instructions on how to obtain these clearances, which are available here.