Head Baseball Coach & Student-Athlete Growth Leader

Contra Costa Community College District; Martinez (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Los Medanos College, part of Contra Costa Community College District, seeks a Head Baseball Coach to lead a student-centered program emphasizing academic and athletic excellence. The role includes recruiting, coaching, and developing players, building partnerships with local schools, and ensuring compliance with 3C2A, college, and district policies.

The temporary, part-time position begins Fall 2026 and requires a bachelor's or associate degree with professional experience as specified.

Qualifications

• Any bachelor's degree and two years of professional experience.
• Any associate degree and six years of professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all recruiting efforts to identify and attract prospective student-athletes.
• Build and maintain relationships with local high schools, club programs, coaches, and community organizations to support recruiting and program visibility.
• Ensure all incoming student-athletes complete the required application and onboarding steps and are properly added to the Student-Athlete Academy.
• Ensure all student-athletes meet with the Athletic Counselor to develop and maintain an educational plan (ed plan).Student-Athlete Development
• Support the academic, athletic, and personal development of student-athletes.
• Coordinate and monitor mandatory study hall hours for student-athletes who fall below established GPA or unit benchmarks.
• Promote leadership, teamwork, sportsmanship, and respect on and off the field.
• Serve as a mentor and positive role model for student-athletes.
• Plan, organize, and supervise practices, conditioning sessions, competitions, and team activities.
• Design and implement a year‑round strength and conditioning program to support player development, performance, and injury prevention.
• Teach sport‑specific skills, strategies, safety principles, and competitive preparation appropriate for the collegiate level.
• Develop and coordinate competitive schedules in collaboration with the Athletic Director, including non‑conference contests, scrimmages, tournaments, and conference obligations.
• Attend all Bay Valley Conference coaches' meetings.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and maintain compliance with all applicable 3C2A Constitution and Bylaws, as well as conference, college, and district policies and procedures.
• Review weekly eligibility and unit reports provided by the Athletic Eligibility Specialist and take immediate action to address any student‑athlete issues that arise.
• Complete required administrative tasks, schedules, rosters, and reporting in a timely manner.
• Participate in required department meetings, trainings, and professional development activities.
• Develop and support fundraising activities to generate revenue for program operations, travel, equipment, and student‑athlete support.
• Develop and provide timely program content, including schedules, scores, highlights, student‑athlete achievements, photos, and recruiting information, for the athletics website and social media platforms to support the promotion and growth of the athletic program brand.
• Coordinate program operations including scheduling, equipment, travel requests, fundraising activities, and facility use in collaboration with the Athletic Department.
• Maintain oversight of program equipment, uniforms, and facilities to ensure proper care and accountability. Ensure all items are returned to the Equipment Coordinator in a timely manner.
• Assist with game management duties and support department-wide events and initiatives.

Education

Bachelor's degree + 2 years professional experience

Associate degree + 6 years professional experience

Job description

Los Medanos College, part of Contra Costa Community College District, seeks a Head Baseball Coach to lead a student-centered program emphasizing academic and athletic excellence. The role includes recruiting, coaching, and developing players, building partnerships with local schools, and ensuring compliance with 3C2A, college, and district policies.

The temporary, part-time position begins Fall 2026 and requires a bachelor's or associate degree with professional experience as specified.