Assistant Coach (Pitching Coach)

California State University, Bakersfield; California (MO); On-site; USD 72,964 - 129,924; Full time

Job summary

California State University, Bakersfield's Athletics Department seeks an Assistant Coach (Pitching Coach) for the Baseball program. This full-time, 12-month coaching specialist supports the head coach in team management, player development, game strategy, and recruiting.

The successful candidate will design pitcher development, provide individualized instruction, coordinate schedules with athletic training, and ensure academic progress while complying with NCAA and university rules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 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 and regulations.

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 with athletic training staff.
• Use performance tracking tools and video analysis to evaluate progress.
• Travel to events and evaluate potential student-athlete talent; correspond with prospects.
• Complete all necessary compliance and institutional documentation.
• Recruit student-athletes who meet university academic and athletic standards.
• Support athletes’ academic progress with the academic support staff.
• Work with NCAA compliance to ensure rules compliance.
• Manage an annual budget including fiscal planning.
• Promote the program to the public to increase visibility and revenues.

Skills

NCAA Rules

Recruiting

Sport Experience

Academic Monitoring

Travel

Computer Skills

Communication Skills

Fundraising

Coaching Certification

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

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

Type: Full-time, Temporary

Academic Year: 2026/2027

Available: Summer 2026

Application Deadline: For priority consideration, applications 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 - This position shall have a strong working knowledge and understanding of all NCAA rules and regulations regarding compliance issues.
• Sport Experience - Extensive knowledge of individual and team skills with the ability to teach these skills.
• Recruiting - The ability to evaluate and compare athletic talent for potential growth and development of student‑athletes. Maintain correspondence with a large number of prospects: e‑mail, letters, and phone.
• Academic Monitoring - The ability to establish and monitor an academic system that ensures academic success for the student‑athlete.
• Travel - The ability to plan, organize and execute travel arrangements.
• Computer Skills - This position is expected to have computer literacy.
• Communication Skills - This position is expected to have a high level of communication skills with student‑athletes, prospective student‑athletes, their coaches, counselors, parents, and boosters in the community.
• Fundraising - The ability to develop the sports community in the 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 make sure 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.

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.

Through academic programs, student organizations and activities, faculty initiatives, and community partnerships, we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher education institution, we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development, faculty and staff training, student mentorship, and comprehensive support programs.

At CSUB, excellence is built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.