Assistant Coach Baseball
Newburgh, NY - USA
Job Summary
Job Title: Assistant Coach for Baseball
Reports To: Head Baseball Coach
Status: Part-Time non-exempt
Summary/objective
The Assistant Baseball Coach will receive hands-on experience across all areas of program operations including daily practice planning on-field coaching positional instruction scouting reports and game preparation recruiting support and student-athlete development. The role offers meaningful responsibility mentorship from the Head Coach and exposure to the full scope of NCAA Division III program management.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
- Assist with recruiting communication and organization guiding prospective student-athletes through the admissions process. This includes but is not limited to traveling to showcase events and being independent in locating and communicating to recruited athletes.
- Support strength and conditioning coordination and contribute to administrative and compliance-related tasks.
- Assist with practice operations which may include providing helpful tips/suggestions in all practice sessions practice supervision and other duties as assigned by the Head Coach or Athletic Administration.
- Foster a positive inclusive team culture that emphasizes intentional training and holistic student-athlete success.
- This position requires evening and weekend availability with an expected commitment of approximately 30 hours per week during the competitive season.
- Assist coaching staff with preparing the field for practices and game days.
- The position reports directly to the Head Baseball Coach.
Supervisory Responsibilities
There are no supervisory roles in this position.
Work Environment
- Office Setting: Cubicles open desks or private offices with access to necessary tools like computers phones and office supplies.
- On Field: On a baseball field in a variety of weather; high and low temperatures wind rain snow.
- Remote Setting: Working from home or another location will be permitted in certain circumstances with approval from Head Coach.
Physical Demands
- Sitting: Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk or workstation or on field recruiting.
- Typing/Computer Use: Frequent use of a computer keyboard and mouse.
- Vision Requirements: Ability to read and view screens for extended periods.
- Speaking/Hearing: Regular communication with coworkers and clients in person over the phone or via video calls.
- Lifting/Carrying: Occasionally lifting or moving items up to 45 pounds such as office supplies laptops or documents or lacrosse equipment.
- Reaching/Bending: Periodic reaching for or bending to access files supplies or equipment.
- Mobility: Able to stand for 2-4 hours on the lacrosse field. Walking short distances within the office or to meeting rooms.
Travel Required
Required to attend all the teams events. This includes our training trip away games and any international trips. You must also be willing to travel for recruiting; the distance will depend on the location of the showcases.
Required Education and Experience
- High School Degree
- NCAA Baseball playing or coaching experience
Preferred Education and Experience
- Bachelors Degree
- Experience recruiting
- Experience coaching a team as a head coach
- Ability to work independently
- Excellent organizational verbal written and communication skills
Additional Information
- Lodging may be available based on location.
- Additional duties will be assigned if lodging is necessary.
Work Authorization/Security clearance requirements
Must be authorized to work in the United States. MSMC does not sponsor employment visas at this time.
EEO statement
Mount Saint Mary College is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds experiences and perspectives.
Other duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
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