College Baseball Assistant Coach - Player Development

Cleary University; Howell (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleary University in Howell, Michigan, seeks an Assistant Baseball Coach to support daily program operations and assist the Head Coach in team management, training, and academic oversight. The role contributes to the integrity and success of Cleary's NAIA athletics.

The successful candidate will help plan practices, recruit student-athletes, coordinate travel and equipment, and promote student-athlete academic achievement while representing the program with professionalism on and off the field.

Qualifications

• Prior coaching experience at collegiate, club, or high school level preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and travel.
• CPR/AED certification or willingness to obtain upon hiring.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to be cleared to drive university vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and conducting practices, workouts, and competitions.
• Support Head Coach in implementing strategic game plans and performance improvement.
• Aid in recruitment of prospective student-athletes.
• Promote and monitor the academic success of student-athletes, encouraging use of Cleary resources.
• Help coordinate team travel, logistics, and equipment management.
• Represent Cleary Athletics in a professional and sportsmanlike manner on and off the field.
• Engage in departmental fundraising, community outreach, and athletic promotional activities.
• Ensure compliance with NAIA, WHAC Conference, and Cleary University rules and policies.
• Serve as a positive mentor, modeling integrity, accountability, and leadership.
• Any other duties assigned by the Athletic Administration.

Skills

Coaching experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Flexible hours

CPR/AED certification

Driver's license

Job description

Cleary University in Howell, Michigan, seeks an Assistant Baseball Coach to support daily program operations and assist the Head Coach in team management, training, and academic oversight. The role contributes to the integrity and success of Cleary's NAIA athletics.

The successful candidate will help plan practices, recruit student-athletes, coordinate travel and equipment, and promote student-athlete academic achievement while representing the program with professionalism on and off the field.