Assistant Coach (Pitching Coach)

About the role

The Athletics Department at California State University, Bakersfield, a NCAA Division I institution, invites applications for a Baseball Assistant Coach (Pitching Coach).

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a comprehensive pitcher development program that addresses technical instruction, physical conditioning, skill progression, and mental preparation for all pitchers on the roster.
• Provide individualized instruction and feedback to student-athletes, identifying areas for improvement and tailoring coaching methods to each athlete's physical abilities, experience level, and learning style.
• Develop position-specific game strategies and preparation plans for each competition, utilizing both on-field practice sessions and video-based instruction to reinforce concepts and improve execution.
• Manage athlete workload and practice schedules in coordination with athletic training staff to maximize performance and support long-term physical health and injury prevention.
• Use performance tracking tools and video analysis to evaluate athlete progress, identify areas for improvement, and communicate development goals clearly to each student-athlete.
• Ensure the effective teaching and instruction of all specific technical skill areas to student-athletes.
• Travel to events and evaluate potential student-athlete talent, correspond with all prospects via email, phone, face to face conversations, etc.
• Complete all necessary Compliance and Institutional documentation as required.
• Recruit student-athletes who meet University academic and athletic standards.
• Responsible for overall performance of athletes’ academic progress by working closely with the academic support staff.
• Work with the NCAA Compliance Office to make sure programs and student-athletes are complying with all rules and regulations regarding compliance issues.
• Responsible for successfully managing an annual budget including all necessary fiscal planning.
• Promote the program to the public including, media, donors, the University community, and the general public to increase visibility and revenues for the program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution of higher education.
• Three (3) or more years of successful baseball coaching experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with student-athletes from diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to comply with NCAA, conference, University, and Athletics Department rules and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience coaching or playing baseball at the NCAA Division I level.
• Experience recruiting prospective student-athletes in a collegiate setting, preferably Division I.
• Demonstrated knowledge of NCAA Division I rules and regulations.