Assistant Baseball Coach

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology • Terre Haute, IN

14h

About The Position

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology is hiring a part-time Assistant Baseball Coach in its Athletics Department. The coach will assist the Head Baseball Coach with practice instruction and competition coaching, serve as the primary instructor for an assigned segment of the roster, and collaborate with the Head Baseball Coach on practice and development plans for the assigned positional group. Gameday duties include coaching first base, communicating scouting information, charting information about the team and opponents, and completing other duties assigned by the Head Baseball Coach.

The position includes physical work such as throwing batting practice, swinging a fungo bat, and assisting with indoor and outdoor facility maintenance. The coach is expected to serve as a role model and exemplify high standards of sportsmanship, conduct, and values in support of the Institute’s mission and vision.

The position is scheduled for 20 hours per week from January through May, with additional pay for fall practice from mid-September through the end of October at 15 hours per week. The pay range is $7,600–$10,000, with higher pay potentially negotiable based on experience and qualifications. The position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and one to two years of experience playing or coaching at the collegiate or professional level; alternatively, an associate’s degree and four to six years of experience playing or coaching at the collegiate or professional level.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Baseball Coach by providing instruction during practice and performing coaching duties during competitions.
• Serve as the primary instructor for an assigned segment of the roster.
• Work with the Head Baseball Coach to establish practice and development plans for the assigned positional group.
• Coach first base during games.
• Communicate scouting information.
• Chart necessary information about the team and opponents.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Head Baseball Coach.
• Throw batting practice and swing a fungo bat.
• Assist with maintenance of indoor and outdoor facilities.
• Model high standards of sportsmanship, conduct, and values in support of the Institute’s mission and vision.

Benefits

• Access to full-service fitness facilities and programming.
• Access to a performing arts center featuring national touring acts and campus productions.
• Access to state-of-the-art labs, facilities, and equipment.
• Opportunities to make an impact on students’ lives and participate in multidisciplinary project collaboration.
• Encouragement and support of philanthropic and volunteer opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level