Men's Baseball Assistant Coach
Bethel University•Mishawaka, IN
•Onsite
About The Position
The Assistant Baseball Coach supports the Head Coach in all aspects of the men's basketball program, with a primary focus on discipleship, player development, recruiting, and cultivating a Christ-centered team culture. This role contributes to the holistic development of student-athletes-spiritually, academically, athletically, and personally-while advancing the mission and values of the institution. This position also comes with secondary responsibilities supporting the Associate Director of Athletics for Facilities & Operations.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required
- Collegiate playing and/or coaching experience with evidence of leadership, discipleship, recruiting, player development, fundraising, and program organization.
- Strong understanding of recruiting practices and basketball operations.
- Clear personal commitment to Jesus Christ and agreement with Bethel University's doctrinal statement.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree preferred
Responsibilities
- Mentor and disciple student-athletes in alignment with Christ-centered principles
- Support the spiritual formation of players through relationship-building and intentional engagement
- Promote academic success, accountability, and personal growth
- Assist in monitoring academic progress and retention
- Assist with practice planning and on-court instruction
- Provide individual skill development and position-specific training
- Contribute to game preparation, scouting reports, and film breakdown
- Support in-game coaching, strategy, and adjustments
- Identify, evaluate, and recruit prospective student-athletes who align with institutional mission and program culture
- Build relationships with high school and club coaches
- Assist with campus visits, communication, and recruiting coordination
- Maintain recruiting databases and compliance standards
- Help cultivate a Christ-centered, team-first culture focused on excellence, accountability, and unity
- Model and reinforce program standards and expectations
- Support team-building initiatives and leadership development
- Assist with team travel coordination, scheduling, and logistics
- Support equipment management and practice organization
- Ensure compliance with Conference/ NAIA/NCCAA and institutional policies
- Participate in department meetings and initiatives
- Engage in campus life and contribute to the broader university community
- Support outreach, camps, and community engagement efforts
- Represent the program in a professional and mission-aligned manner
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
