Assistant Baseball Coach / Pitching Coach

Aurora University•Aurora, IL

About The Position

The Assistant Baseball Coach / Pitching Coach supports the Head Coach in developing and administering Aurora University’s nationally competitive NCAA baseball program. The role supports coaching, student-athlete development, recruiting, team operations, compliance, and program activities, with the goal of providing a competitive, educational, inclusive, and safe student-athlete experience consistent with AU’s mission and values. The coach implements the Head Coach’s coaching philosophy and program priorities, assists with practice and competition preparation, supports student-athletes’ academic and personal development, and helps maintain program standards. The position also contributes to recruiting and retention, equipment and records management, compliance, travel, community relationships, and Athletics Department activities. The role requires professionalism, sound judgment, effective communication, and engagement with students, colleagues, prospective students, alumni, and community members.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
Minimum of 2 years of collegiate experience.
Solid understanding of Microsoft and Apple operating systems.
Sound judgment and prioritization skills.
Excellent written, oral, and presentation communication skills.
Ability to learn quickly and prioritize effectively.
Ability to work independently and be dependable.
Ability to accept divergent views while maintaining constructive working relationships with team members.
Ability to follow NCAA, conference, University, and departmental rules and regulations.
Ability to drive University or rental vehicles as needed, subject to university requirements.

Responsibilities

Support the Head Coach in operating the baseball program, including coaching, recruiting, scheduling, travel, team operations, and program development.
Work with the Head Coach and coaching staff to implement program priorities, policies, practice plans, competition preparation, and team standards, and communicate issues promptly.
Follow NCAA, conference, University, and departmental rules and report suspected or alleged violations through appropriate channels.
Keep informed about coaching trends, tactics, techniques, and strategies, and implement the Head Coach’s philosophy through instruction, encouragement, and constructive feedback.
Assist in planning, implementing, and evaluating practices and communicate expectations and feedback clearly and constructively.
Assist with game planning and competition preparation and help prepare student-athletes for competition.
Support academic achievement and student success, communicating academic or eligibility concerns to the Head Coach and appropriate Athletics personnel.
Promote student-athlete social responsibility, leadership, personal growth, well-rounded development, conduct, and accountability.
Promote student-athlete health and safety; monitor equipment and facilities; and report maintenance, safety, liability, or risk-management concerns.
Assist the Head Coach with recruiting and retention and work with Athletics and the Office of Admission to support roster, enrollment, and recruiting goals.
Help prospective student-athletes and families understand Aurora University and athletic opportunities, providing accurate information consistent with NCAA Division III recruiting rules and university practices.
Assist with the organization, inventory, care, and maintenance of team equipment, uniforms, and supplies, following purchasing and resource-use procedures.
Assist the Head Coach with required reports, staff evaluations, team documentation, and annual program reviews.
Maintain accurate team and individual records, statistics, rosters, and other program documentation, and coordinate reporting and archives with Athletics staff.
Model professionalism, sportsmanship, self-control, and appropriate conduct for student-athletes, staff, officials, opponents, and spectators.
Develop positive relationships with alumni, University constituents, and the surrounding community.
Support Alumni Relations and Development programming when appropriate and as advised by Athletics leadership.
Attend Athletics Department and AU community meetings, events, and functions.
Drive University or rental vehicles for away contests as needed, in accordance with university requirements.
Perform special, additional, and other duties as assigned by the Head Coach, Vice President for Athletics, or another appropriate university official.