Full-Time Interim Assistant Baseball Coach

Millersville University; Millersville (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Group life insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Millersville University in Millersville, PA is seeking a Full-Time Interim Assistant Baseball Coach to assist the Head Baseball Coach with daily operations and student-athlete academic success.

The position includes developing training programs, recruiting, ensuring safety, and coordinating game prep. Benefits are provided; contract renewed annually as specified by the athletics department.

Qualifications

• One season of NCAA college baseball coaching experience.
• Knowledge of baseball strategies and hitting development.
• Ability to recruit and monitor academics.
• Excellent communication and inclusivity.

Responsibilities

• Advise student-athletes and staff on intercollegiate rules and policies.
• Develop preseason and in-season training plans.
• Recruit student-athletes.
• Ensure safety during activities.
• Coordinate activities for scheduled competitions.
• Monitor academic performance and support goals.
• Assist with fundraising per agreements.
• Submit monthly schedules.
• Attend meetings.
• All other duties.

Skills

Baseball coaching

Student-athlete development

Communication skills

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Full-Time Interim Assistant Baseball Coach

Working Title Full-Time Interim Assistant Baseball Coach

Classification

Classification Assistant Athletic Coach -SU226

Position Summary Information

Nature of position

Nature of position Full-time

If Temporary, Start Date

If Temporary, End Date

If part-time, hours per week

Days Worked

Days Worked Varies - Practices and games.

Hours/Shift worked Varies - Practices and games.

Union

Union APSCUF - Coaches

Job Summary/Basic Function

About the position:

Assist the Head Baseball Coach with the daily operations of conducting a successful baseball program, including monitoring, and ensuring the academic success of the student-athletes.

Position Salary: Contract renewed on annual basis.

Plus a generous benefits package designed to support your well-being and future:

• Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Group Life Insurance
• Retirement Plans – Choose from two excellent options
• Paid Time Off – Vacation, sick leave, and holidays to recharge

Nestled in beautiful Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Millersville University is a proud member of Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education. We’re known for:

• Strong student-faculty connections
• 70+ undergraduate and 24 graduate programs
• A stunning campus and vibrant community
• Outstanding job placement for graduates

With over 66,000 alumni across the globe, our impact is far-reaching—and growing.

Our Mission & Values:

At Millersville, we live by our EPPIIC values of Exploration, Public Mission, Professionalism, Inclusion, Integrity, and Compassion.

We are deeply committed to Inclusive Excellence—creating a welcoming, supportive environment where everyone can thrive. We believe diversity is a strength, and we actively seek individuals who bring unique perspectives and experiences to our community.

Equal Opportunity for All:

Millersville University is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination. Individuals from traditionally underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

• Advise student-athletes and staff of applicable intercollegiate athletic rules, regulations, and University policies and ensure compliance of such regulations.
• Develop and conduct pre-season, in-season and off-season training and conditioning programs for the team.
• Recruit student-athletes.
• Inform student-athletes of academic and other matters pertaining to their enrollment and educational progress.
• Plan and direct athletic skill development for student-athletes.
• Ensure appropriate safety measures are observed when conducting team activities.
• Cooperate with the University physicians and Athletic Trainers to ensure student-athletes receive proper medical and physical training services.
• Coordinate all activities in preparation for scheduled competition.
• Attend all team practices and home and away contests.
• Monitor student-athlete academic performance and implement team, athletic department, and University measures to support their academic performance.
• Assume responsibility to student-athlete compliance with all applicable rules and regulations. Assist the Head Coach and the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics in resolving cases where a student-athlete violates an applicable regulation.
• Work with alumni student groups University administration and community groups to seek support for the team.
• Ensure student-athletes participation in NCAA CHAMPS /Life Skills programs.
• Assist the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics in fund‑raising activities in accordance with Collective Bargaining Agreements for non‑faculty coaches.
• Submit monthly work schedules to the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics and comply with Schedule once approved.
• Attend appropriate Athletic departmental staff meetings.
• All other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• One season of successful NCAA College Baseball coaching experience.
• Knowledge of baseball strategies to assist with preparation and implementation of teaching various baseball skills.
• Knowledge and experiencing in current hitting development theory including assessing the biomechanics of swing, programming, using technology to aid in the development of hitting.
• Experience in leading baseball skill development.
• Experience in monitoring academics.
• Knowledge of or experience recruiting.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Commitment to the athletic excellence of students.
• Commitment to academic excellence of students.
• Ability to work with student-athletes of diverse cultures, racial and ethnic groups.
• Commitment to inclusive practices and working with diverse student populations.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Successful interview.
• Successful completion of three background checks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• NCAA Division II Coaching Experience.
• Knowledge of NCAA Division II rules.
• Planning and implementing baseball camps and clinics.

Essential Functions

Please Note: These duties are to be performed with or without an accommodation. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations in accordance with Americans with Disabilities Act ( ADA ).

• Ability to work in person on campus as well as attend scheduled games, practices, and events.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Extensive writing skills (prepare and organize complex documents).
• Extensive verbal communication skills (provide information and assistant regularly).
• Must be able to lift/pull/push up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to drive University Vehicles.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and mouse.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).