Part Time - Baseball - Assistant Coach

Penn State University; Altoona (PA); On-site; USD 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State Altoona is seeking a part-time Assistant Baseball Coach to support the head coach in managing the program with a focus on pitchers. The role includes coaching pitching staff, organizing practices, and helping with game strategies in a competitive NCAA Division III environment.

The position requires 1-2 years of coaching experience, a commitment to high academic standards, and the ability to travel for spring away games and the Florida trip (March 7–15) or equivalent dates.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of coaching experience.
• Commitment to NCAA Division III philosophy.
• Willingness to work in outdoor conditions.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coaching the pitching staff, including organizing practices and game strategies.
• Support head coach in program management and daily baseball operations.

Skills

Pitching coach experience

Recruiting

Practice planning

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Penn State Altoona is currently accepting applications for a part-time Assistant Baseball Coach.

Reporting to the head coach and is responsible for assisting in the management of all aspects of the baseball program with an emphasis on working with the pitchers.

Job Duties

• Responsible for serving as an assistant coach in a competitive NCAA Division III baseball program duties include assisting in the area of coaching the pitching staff including, but not limited to, recruiting, organizing and planning practices and game strategies, throwing batting practice, hitting fungos, and other daily practice activities.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Required travel during the spring will include all away games, and the yearly spring trip to Florida during the time frame of March 7 to March 15 , or equivalent dates of Penn State's spring break.

• Must possess a commitment to high academic standards, and the NCAA Division III philosophy.

• May require the ability to work in an outdoor environment in adverse weather conditions including extreme heat and cold.

• Must be well versed in the sport and have 1-2 years of previous coaching experience.

Penn State Altoona is a member of the NCAA Division III, and the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference (AMCC). Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the vacancy is filled. This is a part-time position.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check. This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid driver's license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.

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