Assistant Coach Baseball

About the Role

Bridgewater College is seeking a passionate and experienced Assistant Baseball Coach to join our NCAA Division III baseball program. This full-time position reports to the Head Baseball Coach and will have a primary focus on leading the pitching program, while also contributing to recruiting, player development, game preparation, and the overall success of the program.

Responsibilities

• Lead Pitching Development
  • Oversee the pitching program as directed by the Head Coach.
  • Plan and conduct pitching instruction, practices, and training sessions.
  • Develop pitchers through individualized instruction, performance analysis, and video review.
  • Use technology and data to evaluate performance and support player development.
• Recruit & Develop Student-Athletes
  • Recruit prospective student-athletes who are a strong fit academically, athletically, and personally for Bridgewater College.
  • Build relationships with prospective student-athletes, families, coaches, and baseball organizations.
  • Mentor student-athletes and support their academic achievement, leadership development, and personal growth.
• Support Team Success
  • Assist with all aspects of the Division III baseball program.
  • Coach during practices and games and contribute to game planning and preparation.
  • Develop scouting reports, statistics, and video analysis to prepare for opponents.
  • Assist with scheduling, travel, budgeting, equipment ordering, and inventory.
  • Support field and facility maintenance, fundraising, community service, and program events.
  • Help promote the baseball program through social media, marketing, and branding initiatives.
  • Maintain compliance with NCAA, Old Dominion Athletic Conference, and College policies and regulations.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Athletic Department.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred.
• Prior collegiate pitching coach experience and competitive collegiate pitching experience required.
• Strong knowledge of pitching development, training, mechanics, and performance analysis.
• Ability to teach and communicate pitching concepts effectively to student-athletes.
• Strong recruiting, communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience with Rapsodo, Synergy, AWRE, and/or 6-4-3 preferred.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet the College’s vehicle insurance requirements.

Benefits

• Full benefits package.
• Paid tuition at the College for eligible dependents.

About Bridgewater College

Bridgewater College was founded in 1880 as a coeducational liberal arts college to serve the local community. Located in the scenic Shenandoah Valley, just minutes outside of Harrisonburg and within driving distance of Charlottesville, Washington D.C., and Richmond, Bridgewater is home to a total student body of approximately 1,450 from 27 states and 19 countries. Bridgewater students study more than 60 majors and minors, in addition to four graduate programs and 10 pre-professional programs. Bridgewater College is an NCAA DIII school with approximately 40 percent of its students participating in intercollegiate athletics on 26 teams.