Asst Coach Baseball

CP16 Plymouth State University; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Plymouth State University is seeking an Assistant Baseball Coach to join the baseball coaching staff. The Assistant Coach will support the Head Baseball Coach in developing a competitive NCAA Division III baseball program while fostering the academic, athletic, and personal growth of student-athletes.

The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic coach and mentor who demonstrates a strong commitment to player development, recruiting, academic achievement, team culture, and the overall mission

Qualifications

• Collegiate baseball playing and/or coaching experience.
• Strong knowledge of baseball fundamentals, strategy, and player development.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with college-aged student-athletes.
• Commitment to the academic and personal development of student-athletes.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and travel as required by the baseball schedule.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Coach with planning and implementing all aspects of the baseball program.
• Assist with practice planning, game preparation, in-game coaching, and post-game evaluation.
• Provide individual and position-specific instruction focused on fundamental skill development, baseball IQ, and overall athletic performance.
• Assist with the recruitment and retention of prospective student-athletes in accordance with NCAA, conference, and university regulations.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with prospective student-athletes, families, high school coaches, and club/organization coaches.
• Assist with scouting and evaluating opponents and prospective student-athletes.
• Support strength and conditioning, injury prevention, and other performance-related initiatives in coordination with appropriate university personnel.
• Mentor student-athletes and promote academic success, personal responsibility, leadership, and community engagement.
• Help establish and maintain a positive, inclusive, competitive, and team-oriented culture.
• Assist with team travel, scheduling, equipment management, field preparation, and other administrative responsibilities.
• Participate in fundraising, alumni relations, community outreach, camps, clinics, and other baseball program initiatives as assigned.
• Maintain compliance with NCAA, conference, university, and department policies and regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Baseball Coach or Director of Athletics.

Skills

Baseball fundamentals

Coaching

Communication

Student-athlete mentorship

Tools

Video analysis tools

Scouting technology

Job description

Plymouth State University is seeking a motivated, knowledgeable, and student-centered Assistant Baseball Coach to join the baseball coaching staff. The Assistant Coach will support the Head Baseball Coach in all aspects of developing a competitive NCAA Division III baseball program while fostering the academic, athletic, and personal growth of student-athletes. The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic coach and mentor who demonstrates a strong commitment to player development, recruiting, academic achievement, team culture, and the overall mission of Plymouth State University.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Coach with the planning and implementation of all aspects of the baseball program.
• Assist with practice planning, game preparation, in-game coaching, and post-game evaluation.
• Provide individual and position-specific instruction focused on fundamental skill development, baseball IQ, and overall athletic performance.
• Assist with the recruitment and retention of prospective student-athletes in accordance with NCAA, conference, and university regulations.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with prospective student-athletes, families, high school coaches, and club/organization coaches.
• Assist with scouting and evaluating opponents and prospective student-athletes.
• Support strength and conditioning, injury prevention, and other performance-related initiatives in coordination with appropriate university personnel.
• Mentor student-athletes and promote academic success, personal responsibility, leadership, and community engagement.
• Help establish and maintain a positive, inclusive, competitive, and team-oriented culture.
• Assist with team travel, scheduling, equipment management, field preparation, and other administrative responsibilities.
• Participate in fundraising, alumni relations, community outreach, camps, clinics, and other baseball program initiatives as assigned.
• Maintain compliance with NCAA, conference, university, and department policies and regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Baseball Coach or Director of Athletics.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Collegiate baseball playing and/or coaching experience.
• Strong knowledge of baseball fundamentals, strategy, and player development.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with college-aged student-athletes.
• Commitment to the academic and personal development of student-athletes.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and travel as required by the baseball schedule.

Preferred Qualifications

• Collegiate coaching experience, preferably at the NCAA Division III level.
• Recruiting experience and familiarity with NCAA recruiting regulations.
• Experience with video analysis, scouting technology, or other baseball performance tools.
• Experience coaching a specific position or area such as pitching, hitting, catching, infield, or outfield.
• Experience organizing or coaching baseball camps and clinics.

Professional Expectations

The Assistant Baseball Coach is expected to represent Plymouth State University and its athletic department with professionalism and integrity. The coach will contribute to a culture that values academic achievement, competitive excellence, sportsmanship, inclusion, leadership, and the overall well‑being of student‑athletes. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to NCAA Division III principles and understand that the educational experience of the student‑athlete is central to the mission of the athletic program.

Compensation Pay Range: $15.00

More information on benefits can be found here: USNH Employee Benefits | Human Resources Salary Grade: Adjunct Hourly Staff 00 Location: Plymouth

EEO StatementThe University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

USNH Employee Benefits | Human Resources Salary Grade: Adjunct Hourly Staff 00 Location: PlymouthThe University System of New Hampshire is the largest provider of postsecondary education in the Granite State. With approximately 30,000 enrolled students annually and more than 90,000 alumni living in state, the institutions of the University System - the University of New Hampshire - Durham, the University of New Hampshire School of Law, the University of New Hampshire at Manchester, Plymouth State University, and Keene State College - have a direct impact on hundreds of thousands of New Hampshire citizens every year.