Asst Coach Baseball

About the role

Plymouth State University is seeking a motivated, knowledgeable, and student-centered Assistant Baseball Coach to join the baseball coaching staff. The Assistant Coach will support the Head Baseball Coach in all aspects of developing a competitive NCAA Division III baseball program while fostering the academic, athletic, and personal growth of student-athletes. The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic coach and mentor who demonstrates a strong commitment to player development, recruiting, academic achievement, team culture, and the overall mission of Plymouth State University.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Coach with the planning and implementation of all aspects of the baseball program.
• Assist with practice planning, game preparation, in-game coaching, and post-game evaluation.
• Provide individual and position-specific instruction focused on fundamental skill development, baseball IQ, and overall athletic performance.
• Assist with the recruitment and retention of prospective student-athletes in accordance with NCAA, conference, and university regulations.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with prospective student-athletes, families, high school coaches, and club/organization coaches.
• Assist with scouting and evaluating opponents and prospective student-athletes.
• Support strength and conditioning, injury prevention, and other performance-related initiatives in coordination with appropriate university personnel.
• Mentor student-athletes and promote academic success, personal responsibility, leadership, and community engagement.
• Help establish and maintain a positive, inclusive, competitive, and team-oriented culture.
• Assist with team travel, scheduling, equipment management, field preparation, and other administrative responsibilities.
• Participate in fundraising, alumni relations, community outreach, camps, clinics, and other baseball program initiatives as assigned.
• Maintain compliance with NCAA, conference, university, and department policies and regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Baseball Coach or Director of Athletics.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Collegiate baseball playing and/or coaching experience.
• Strong knowledge of baseball fundamentals, strategy, and player development.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with college-aged student-athletes.
• Commitment to the academic and personal development of student-athletes.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and travel as required by the baseball schedule.

Preferred Qualifications

• Collegiate coaching experience, preferably at the NCAA Division III level.
• Recruiting experience and familiarity with NCAA recruiting regulations.
• Experience with video analysis, scouting technology, or other baseball performance tools.
• Experience coaching a specific position or area such as pitching, hitting, catching, infield, or outfield.
• Experience organizing or coaching baseball camps and clinics.

Professional Expectations

The Assistant Baseball Coach is expected to represent Plymouth State University and its athletic department with professionalism and integrity. The coach will contribute to a culture that values academic achievement, competitive excellence, sportsmanship, inclusion, leadership, and the overall well-being of student-athletes. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to NCAA Division III principles and understand that the educational experience of the student-athlete is central to the mission of the athletic program.

Pay

$15.00