Men’s Baseball Assistant Coach

Position Summary

The Men's Baseball Assistant Coach will assist the Head Coach in cultivating an environment for spiritual growth for all team members; In addition to leading all aspects of the college's pitching staff and assisting the head coach with the overall operation of the baseball program. This position plays a vital role in the development of student-athletes both on and off the field by promoting: competitive excellence, academic success, and adherence to institutional and conference policies.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Attend all practices and games; some overnight trips will occur
• Develop, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive pitching program focused on player development, performance, injury prevention, and competitive success
• Monitor pitcher workload and collaborate with athletic training staff regarding player health and recovery
• Coach during games, including assisting with offensive and defensive strategies as assigned by the Head Coach
• Throw quality batting practice
• Hit consistent fungo
• Train hitters
• Attend all fundraising events for the team
• Drive school vehicles
• Assist with identifying, evaluating, and recruiting qualified student-athletes

Qualifications

• Collegiate level baseball playing experience or ability is a requirement for this job.
• The assistant coach must be able to throw quality batting practice, hit consistent fungo, and have a background or ability to instruct pitchers.
• Strong history and demonstrated life practices of promoting a Biblically based world view including a Biblical philosophy of competition.
• Demonstrated knowledge of pitching mechanics, player development, and game strategy.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Collegiate playing and/or coaching experience, preferably with pitching responsibilities.
• An applicant must be a born-again Christian who has a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Each applicant must agree with and affirm the Bob Jones University creed, mission (see https://www.bju.edu/about/creed-mission.php) and core biblical doctrines regarding areas such as the Bible, the triune God, man and salvation, etc.
• Employees are expected to maintain a conservative lifestyle and support Bob Jones University’s positions on issues such as beverage alcohol and addictive substances, creation, marriage and human sexuality and the sanctity of life, etc., (see https://www.bju.edu/about/positions.php).
• Employees are to be active members of a local Bible believing church which holds orthodox theology.
• Applicants must be committed to providing students an excellent, world-class education from a biblical worldview.