Assistant Coach, Baseball

FORDHAM University; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Fordham University in New York invites applications for an Assistant Baseball Coach. Reporting to the Head Coach, you will assist in organization, planning, coaching, and teaching at practices and games, focusing on pitching mechanics and defense while developing student-athletes.

This role requires travel and often evening/weekend work; candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree and have at least one year of coaching or playing experience, with knowledge of NCAA rules and strong organizational

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher and at least 1 year of baseball coaching or playing experience.
• Experience developing pitching skills and ability to coach pitching mechanics.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Assist in skill instruction and player development with focus on pitching mechanics.
• Evaluate and recruit student-athletes in compliance with regulations (NCAA/Atlantic 10).
• Assist head coach with administrative operations and program management.
• Adhere to NCAA, Atlantic 10, and Fordham rules.

Skills

Pitching coaching

Organization

Interpersonal skills

NCAA rules knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program ( EAP ); tuition remission; and generous time off.

Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.

Reporting to the Head Coach, Baseball, the Assistant Coach will assist in the organization, planning, coaching, instructing, and teaching at all practices and games.

This position requires frequent travel and often requires evening and weekend work.

Essential Functions

Assists in skill instruction and student-athlete development both on and off the field, with emphasis on instruction in pitching mechanics, playing defense, holding runners, and all other necessary components to being a Division I pitcher.

Evaluates, identifies, and recruits quality student-athletes in compliance with University, Atlantic 10, and NCAA regulations and policies.

Assists the head coach with administrative operations of the baseball program as needed.

Complies with all NCAA , Atlantic 10, and University rules and regulations.

Essential Functions Note

This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.
The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.

Management Responsibilities

Management Responsibilities Not responsible for supervision or oversight of others.

Additional Functions

Attends fundraising and community service events upon request to support the program.

Operates University-owned or leased vehicles to transport students, staff, and/or equipment in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and insurance requirements.

Required Qualifications: Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree.

Minimum of 1 year of experience as a baseball coach or student-athlete.

An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will also be considered.

Experience developing pitching skills.

Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills

Demonstrated ability to coach pitching skills; able to prepare and assist in practice preparation for pitchers.

High-level organizational skills.

Demonstrated commitment and motivation to build a successful program.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Understanding and knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

Coaching experience in an NCAA program.

Valid Driver’s License.

Minimum Starting Salary

Minimum Starting Salary $57,600

Maximum Starting Salary

Maximum Starting Salary $57,600

Note

Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.

Is this a Union position?

No

Posting Number

A1141P

Number of Vacancies

1

Start Date

N/A

Posting Date

09/14/2026

EEO Statement

Fordham University is committed to excellence and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.

Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Physical Activity and Work Environment

Physical Activity

• Sitting Often
• Repetitive Hand Motion (such as typing)
• Repetitive Hand Motion (such as typing) Often
• Hearing, Listening, Talking Often
• Standing
• Standing Often
• Walking
• Walking Often
• Running
• Running Often
• Bending, Stooping, Kneeling, squatting, Crouching, Crawling
• Bending, Stooping, Kneeling, squatting, Crouching, Crawling Often
• Climbing stairs Often
• Climbing ladders
• Climbing ladders Not Required
• Reaching overhead
• Reaching overhead Often
• Pulling, pushing
• Pulling, pushing Often
• Shoveling
• Shoveling Not Required
• Lifting – up to 20 pounds
• Lifting – up to 20 pounds Seldom
• Lifting – up to 50 pounds
• Lifting – up to 50 pounds Not Required
• Lifting – over 50 pounds Not Required

Work Environment Office Environment: Employees are protected from weather conditions or contaminants, but not necessarily occasional temperature changes., Outdoor Environment: Employees work outdoors and may not be protected from weather conditions., Noise: There is sufficient noise to require one to regularly shout in order to be heard above the noise level.

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Supplemental questions you will be required to answer on the application (No action is needed on this page)

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have an understanding and knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have experience developing pitching skills?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 1 year of experience as a baseball coach or student-athlete or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience?
  • Yes
  • No