Assistant Coach (Pitching Coach)

Opt For Healthy Living; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 72,964 - 129,924; Full time

Job summary

Opt For Healthy Living is seeking an experienced Assistant Coach (Pitching Coach) to support the head coach at California State University, Bakersfield. This position involves managing team development and implementing training programs.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s Degree, extensive coaching experience, and strong communication skills. The role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a competitive team culture and is based in Bakersfield, California.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution of higher education.
• Three or more years of successful baseball coaching experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with student-athletes from diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to comply with NCAA, conference, University, and Athletics Department rules.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a comprehensive pitcher development program.
• Provide individualized instruction and feedback to student-athletes.
• Develop position-specific game strategies and preparation plans.
• Manage athlete workload and practice schedules.
• Use performance tracking tools and video analysis.
• Travel to events and evaluate potential student-athlete talent.
• Complete all necessary Compliance and Institutional documentation.
• Recruit student-athletes who meet academic and athletic standards.
• Work with the NCAA Compliance Office on compliance issues.
• Manage an annual budget including fiscal planning.
• Promote the program to increase visibility and revenues.

Skills

NCAA Rules Knowledge

Sport Experience

Recruiting Ability

Academic Monitoring

Travel Planning

Computer Skills

Communication Skills

Fundraising Ability

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Apply now Job no: 559600
Work type: Non-Instructional Faculty (Coach/Counselor/Librarian), Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Location: Bakersfield
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Temporary, Full Time, Coach (Non-instructional Faculty), On-site (work in-person at business location)

Position: Assistant Coach (Pitching Coach) (Coaching Specialist -12 Month)

Type: Full-time, Temporary Academic Year: 2026/2027 Available: Summer 2026

Application Deadline: Applicants must be received by July 13, 2026; however, the position will remain open until filled.

The Athletics Department at California State University, Bakersfield, a NCAA Division I institution, invites applications for a Baseball Assistant Coach (Pitching Coach). This is a non-tenured position. As part of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), the assistant coach will play a vital role in supporting the head coach in all aspects of team management, player development, game strategy, and recruiting efforts. This position, along with all coaches and staff, is responsible for the integrity of our intercollegiate athletics program and for the reputation of our university. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the growth and success of our program while fostering a positive and competitive team culture.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of NCAA Rules – strong working knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations regarding compliance.
• Sport Experience – extensive knowledge of individual and team skills with the ability to teach these skills.
• Recruiting – ability to evaluate and compare athletic talent for potential growth and development of student-athletes; maintain correspondence with prospects via e‑mail, letters, and phone.
• Academic Monitoring – ability to establish and monitor an academic system that ensures academic success for the student‑athlete.
• Travel – ability to plan, organize and execute travel arrangements.
• Computer Skills – expected to have computer literacy.
• Communication Skills – expected to have a high level of communication skills with student‑athletes, prospective student‑athletes, their coaches, counselors, parents, and boosters.
• Fundraising – ability to develop the sports community in areas of support and fundraising.

Upon hire a NCAA Coaches Certification and 15 passenger van driving certification is required.

Major Job Duties:

• Design and implement a comprehensive pitcher development program that addresses technical instruction, physical conditioning, skill progression, and mental preparation for all pitchers on the roster.
• Provide individualized instruction and feedback to student-athletes, identifying areas for improvement and tailoring coaching methods to each athlete's physical abilities, experience level, and learning style.
• Develop position-specific game strategies and preparation plans for each competition, utilizing both on-field practice sessions and video-based instruction to reinforce concepts and improve execution.
• Manage athlete workload and practice schedules in coordination with athletic training staff to maximize performance and support long-term physical health and injury prevention.
• Use performance tracking tools and video analysis to evaluate athlete progress, identify areas for improvement, and communicate development goals clearly to each student-athlete. Ensure the effective teaching and instruction of all specific technical skill areas to student-athletes.
• Travel to events and evaluate potential student-athlete talent, correspond with all prospects via email, phone, face to face conversations, etc.
• Complete all necessary Compliance and Institutional documentation as required.
• Recruit student-athletes who meet University academic and athletic standards.
• Responsible for overall performance of athletes’ academic progress by working closely with the academic support staff.
• Work with the NCAA Compliance Office to ensure programs and student-athletes are complying with all rules and regulations regarding compliance issues.
• Responsible for successfully managing an annual budget including all necessary fiscal planning.
• Promote the program to the public including media, donors, the University community, and the general public to increase visibility and revenues for the program.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution of higher education.
• Three (3) or more years of successful baseball coaching experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with student-athletes from diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to comply with NCAA, conference, University, and Athletics Department rules and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience coaching or playing baseball at the NCAA Division I level.
• Experience recruiting prospective student-athletes in a collegiate setting, preferably Division I.
• Demonstrated knowledge of NCAA Division I rules and regulations.

Compensation: This position is a full-time position and is paid monthly. The salary for this classification is $6,538-$11,642, in accordance with the CSU Unit 3 salary schedule (Coaching Specialist-12 month).

Anticipated Hiring Range: $8,250-$8,400 monthly. Actual salary is commensurate with education and experience.

Background Check: A background check (including a criminal records check) must be satisfactorily completed. Offers of employment are conditional and may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information.

Authorization to Work: Employment is contingent upon US residence and proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Sponsorship: CSUB is not a sponsoring agency for temporary positions and is not an E-Verify employer.

Mandated Reporter: The person holding this position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. The person will also have a duty to report to the Campus Title IX Officer information pertaining to discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct or exploitation, dating or domestic violence, stalking, and retaliation under the CSU Interim Nondiscrimination Policy.

EEO Statement: All university programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, CSUB provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. CSUB complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices. CSUB is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities, committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, and belonging to support educational excellence and student success.