Assistant Coach, Men's Baseball

Transylvania University; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Transylvania University invites applications for the full-time position of Assistant Baseball Coach. The candidate will support the head coach in managing an NCAA Division III baseball program, including operations, recruiting, and secondary duties. The position requires a bachelor's degree and collegiate experience, with a strong emphasis on effective communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a bachelor's degree.
• Collegiate playing experience or coaching required.
• Effective communication and organizational skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist head coach in managing an NCAA Division III baseball program.
• Oversee program development, schedule, camps, and marketing.
• Plan development of offensive and defensive systems.

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Transylvania University invites applications for the full-time position of Assistant Baseball
Coach. Transylvania, founded in 1780, is the nation’s 16th oldest institution of higher learning
and is consistently ranked in national publications as one of the top liberal arts colleges in the
country. Transylvania is located blocks from downtown Lexington, KY, in central Kentucky.
Transylvania is a proud member of NCAA Division III.

The Assistant Baseball Coach will assist the head coach in the management and coaching of an
NCAA Division III baseball program. This includes, but is not limited to, assisting with operations
management (e.g., program development, schedule, camps, marketing, and public relations),
recruiting, assist with office needs, overseeing and planning the development of the offensive
and defensive systems and other secondary duties as assigned. This position requires frequent
travel; work in the evenings, on weekends and holidays. Secondary duties will include event
management/sports information. This is a full-time nine-month appointment.

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree and either collegiate playing experience or coaching
and effective communication/organizational skills. In addition, candidates should have an
athletics philosophy compatible with a Division III liberal arts college with highly selective
academic standards.

Please apply by July 1, 2025; however, we will continue to accept resumes until the position is
filled.

Qualified candidates may submit their cover letter and resume by following the staff job
openings link at www.transy.edu/jobs. Please write your cover letter to the attention of Zack
Getsee, Head Baseball Coach.

Transylvania University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to enhancing the
diversity of the university community. In support of this goal, we seek qualified candidates with
a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We embrace diversity and
encourage all who are interested to apply.