Men’s Baseball Assistant Coach

BJU Staff • Greenville, SC

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Men's Baseball Assistant Coach will assist the Head Coach in cultivating an environment for spiritual growth for all team members. This role involves leading all aspects of the college's pitching staff and assisting the head coach with the overall operation of the baseball program. The position plays a vital role in the development of student-athletes both on and off the field by promoting competitive excellence, academic success, and adherence to institutional and conference policies.

Requirements

• Collegiate level baseball playing experience or ability is a requirement for this job.
• The assistant coach must be able to throw quality batting practice, hit consistent fungo, and have a background or ability to instruct pitchers.
• Strong history and demonstrated life practices of promoting a Biblically based world view including a Biblical philosophy of competition
• Demonstrated knowledge of pitching mechanics, player development, and game strategy
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Collegiate playing and/or coaching experience, preferably with pitching responsibilities
• An applicant must be a born-again Christian who has a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Each applicant must agree with and affirm the Bob Jones University creed, mission and core biblical doctrines regarding areas such as the Bible, the triune God, man and salvation, etc.
• Employees are expected to maintain a conservative lifestyle and support Bob Jones University’s positions on issues such as beverage alcohol and addictive substances, creation, marriage and human sexuality and the sanctity of life, etc.
• Employees are to be active members of a local Bible believing church which holds orthodox theology.
• Applicants must be committed to providing students an excellent, worldclass education from a biblical worldview.

Responsibilities

• Attend all practices and games; some overnight trips will occur
• Develop, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive pitching program focused on player development, performance, injury prevention, and competitive success
• Monitor pitcher workload and collaborate with athletic training staff regarding player health and recovery
• Coach during games, including assisting with offensive and defensive strategies as assigned by the Head Coach
• Throw quality batting practice
• Ability to hit fungo
• Train hitters
• Attend all fundraising events for the team
• Drive school vehicles
• Assist with identifying, evaluating, and recruiting qualified student-athletes

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed