Assistant Baseball Coach

Compensation

Starting salary $31,320.00.

Compensation Type:

Exempt

Employment Type:

Regular

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Grade:

E01

Department:

Team Sports

Position Summary

POSITION OVERVIEW
The Assistant Baseball Coach reports to the Head Coach to support the overall development and management of the baseball program. The role focuses on instructing student-athletes during practices and competitions, assisting with academic oversight, and executing recruitment strategies in compliance with NJCAA regulations. Additionally, the coach handles essential logistical, data, and field maintenance duties while fostering a positive team-building environment.

Duties & Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Assists with organizing, preparing, and conducting team practices; oversees drills, provides group and one-on-one instruction during training and competition.
• Assists with preparing a recruitment plan that coordinates and collaborates with the LCC A&R Department strategies to recruit the best suitable student-athlete in accordance with NJCAA regulations.
• Attends recruiting events discussed in the recruitment plan; properly contact and maintain contact with probable student athletes discussed during recruiting meetings.
• Assist with coordinating all transportation, meals and lodging for the team.
• Assists in the overseeing of warm-up, stretching, weight training, speed & agility, and arm training program; ensures student athletes progress and adherence to the activities which comprise the program.
• Assists with student-athlete academic progress; supervise study halls and academic progress reports.
• Compiles, distributes, reports and maintains all statistical information for teams and individual student athletes. Makes this information available to those who request the information.
• Organizes camps, clinics, and workshops related to their sport.
• Coordinates all field maintenance activities with LCC Staff to ensure proper and safe field conditions at all practices, games and events.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge in the development of Community College athletic programs
• knowledge in management and team building concepts
• Knowledge in procurement and monitoring and development of a financial budget
• Ability to adhere to NJCAA rules and regulations
• Ability to adhere to FERPA rules and regulations
• Skills in weight and diet training concepts
• Skills in field maintenance
• Ability to adhere to required office hours

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL FACTORS

• Physical activities: Climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, repetitive motions, and hearing are required.
• Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• The worker is required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned
• The worker is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Associate’s Degree in a related field is required or a combination of education and experience.
• At least three years of coaching or collegiate experience, team development experience at the high school or community college level, or a combination of education and experience.

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT

• Recommended: Ability to obtain and maintain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with passenger endorsement within nine (9) months of employment is required.
• Current CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications are preferred and must be obtained prior to first contest if not currently held.
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development, coaching education, and modern student-athlete engagement practices.

As a part of your application, upload letter of interest, current resume, and official documentation confirming education.

EEO STATEMENT: LCC is an equal opportunity employer.