PT Assistant Coach- Baseball

ICC Illinois Central College; United States; On-site; USD 4,500 - 5,700; Part time

Job summary

Illinois Central College (ICC) East Peoria campus is seeking a part-time Assistant Coach for Baseball to support the Head Coach with practices, games, and program operations.

The role emphasizes coaching, recruiting assistance, media coordination, fundraising, and ensuring NJCAA/NCAA eligibility compliance while representing ICC to prospective athletes.

Ideal candidates have coaching knowledge and playing experience, with strong leadership and communication skills and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree AND/OR 1 year of experience playing high school or collegiate.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• Collegiate playing experience.
• Knowledge of teaching and coaching methods and/or principles.
• Knowledge of NJCAA/NCAA eligibility guidelines.
• Strong leadership and motivational skills.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish and maintain cooperative and professional working relationships with others.

Responsibilities

• Assist with conducting and supervising the specific sports training, practices, and games.
• Provide assistance with recruiting efforts for the specific sports team and program.
• Represent the sports program and college to prospective athletes from high schools, colleges and appropriate athletic associations.
• Help establish and maintain a relationship with area media to promote Cougar athletics.
• Support and coordinate fundraising activities related to the sport being coached.

Skills

Coaching methods

Leadership

Presentation skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Recruiting support

NJCAA/NCAA eligibility

Education

Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Job description

Position Title: PT Assistant Coach- Baseball

Campus: East Peoria Campus

Employment Type: Staff, UnclassifiedPart time

Department: Men's Baseball

Start Date: 11/16/2026

Job Description: Summary The Assistant Coach is primarily responsible for completing tasks supporting the specific ICC inter-collegiate sports program as assigned by the Head Coach Compensation for the PT Assistant Coach - Baseball is $5,065.00 seasonally.

Essential Functions

• Assist with conducting and supervising the specific sports training, practices, and games.
• Provide assistance with recruiting efforts for the specific sports team and program.
• Represent the sports program and college to prospective athletes from high schools, colleges and appropriate athletic associations.
• Help establish and maintain a relationship with area media to promote Cougar athletics.
• Support and coordinate any fundraising activities related to the sport being coached.
• Assure program compliance with NJCAA by-laws.
• Aid in the scheduling of competitive games, meets and matches, as well as assisting with arranging transportation and room reservations for athletic travel, as requested or needed.
• Assist with coordinating tournaments.
• Assist the Athletic Director to evaluate overall program progress.
• Perform related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s degree AND/OR 1 year of experience playing high school or collegiate.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Collegiate playing experience.
• Knowledge of teaching and coaching methods and/or principles.
• Knowledge of NJCAA/NCAA eligibility guidelines.
• Strong leadership and motivational skills.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish and maintain cooperative and professional working relationships with others.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in related field.
• First Aid and CPR certification.
• AED (defibrillation) certification.

EEOC Statement Illinois Central College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, ancestry, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or familial status, order of protection status, use of VESSA rights, genetic information, military or veteran status (including discharge status), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Illinois Central College offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees, including:

• paid time off;
• 11 paid holidays;
• 2 floating holidays medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance;
• tuition waivers for employee, spouse and dependent children;
• on-site childcare center;
• 403(b) retirement plans;
• and State University Retirement System pension plan.

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