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Assistant Baseball Coach

Apply now Job no: 497484

Full time/Part time: Full-time

Location: South Orange

Categories: Administrator

The assistant coach for baseball will assist the head coach in all aspects of the program that participates in NCAA Division I competition. Duties include but are not limited to: coaching, instructing, teaching proper technique, recruiting, coordinating practices, coordinating travel, program development, procuring equipment and other duties as assigned by the head coach. The assistant coach will assist with recruiting duties and provide strong recommendations to the head coach for making scholarship offers to prospective student athletes. This position is responsible for the concerns and welfare of his/her student athletes both on and off the field of competition. This includes monitoring the academic performance and furthering the success of the team in meeting academic and eligibility criteria set forth by the university and the NCAA. The assistant coach is responsible for the safety, behavior and appearance of the student-athletes and managers under his/her direction while representing the university. This includes all facets of daily interaction with academic, resident and student life communities as well as all entities involved in travel and competition for away contests. He must have knowledge of and strictly adhere to NCAA, BIG EAST, University and departmental rules, policies and procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Coaching

• Assist head coach with on-field coaching. Provide instruction and teaching to student-athletes to improve their overall level of performance from one year to the next.
• As a position or event specialist, evaluate student-athletes to identify strengths and deficiencies, and design instructional opportunities to teach students how to improve technical and strategic execution based on sound motor learning and bio-mechanical principles.
• Will utilize video software to evaluate current players' strengths and weaknesses before making recommendations on needed improvements.
• Utilize video software to scout opposing teams, breaking down their tendencies and habits in an effort to improve our overall performance against them
• Assist in conducting conditioning programs, encompassing recognized and approved methods of improving power, speed, strength and aerobic performance, consistent with industry safety and health standards. Assist all practice sessions while incorporating basic sport strategies, as is deemed appropriate.
• Incorporate position specific learning opportunities into daily practice design as directed by head coach including instruction on proper hitting techniques, fielding, and base running.
• Design and maintain historical databases to be used for trend analysis. Conduct analysis and provide support on projects ranging from student athlete enrollment studies to coaching trends in an effort to design better instructional techniques and programs for student athletes.
• On an as needed basis, is responsible for producing instructional and safety guideline materials for student athletes including but not limited to: manuals or electronic publications (e.g. emails, websites, etc.) for summer conditioning, technical play books, and team handbooks.

Recruiting

• The assistant coach will compile all available information about a prospect before making a recommendation to the head coach and making a final offer to the PSA. He will assist in consolidating scouting reports from the entire coaching staff and assign values to all prospects to simplify the evaluation process.
• As an NCAA certified recruiter, successfully research, scout, evaluate and contact prospective student-athletes while operating within the scope of the department, Big East Conference and NCAA regulations at all times.
• As an on-campus recruiter, collaborate with other department and university staff in designing official and unofficial visits in compliance with all university, Big East Conference and NCAA regulations.
• Establish and develop relationships with appropriate high school and junior college officials, amateur club coaches, and coaches within the sport''s national governing body for public relations purposes, thus positioning the university nationally.
• Extract, manipulate, and analyze complex data for recruiting purposes from databases such as the student data warehouse, National Student Clearinghouse, and other data sources.
• Develop, maintain, and use master recruit databases to support decision-making, assessments, evaluations, and program review.

Administration

• Conduct periodic review and evaluation of program goals, analyzing findings, identifying areas requiring improvement, and pursuing more efficient methods and processes.
• Maintain, monitor and archive all required records and paperwork per regulatory requirements (e.g. state, federal and NCAA compliance) and maintain documentation of sources of information and completed projects
• Participate in public relations activities, as approved, to include granting interviews with newspaper, radio and television media, attending press conferences and making public appearances. Consult with assigned Media Services staff regarding game preparations.
• Must understand and comply with all NCAA and Big East rules and regulations at all times. Lack of compliance could result in severe Big East or NCAA sanctions for the program, the department and the university. Consult with Compliance office staff to evaluate each request to ensure compliance with NCAA regulations.
• In coordination with the Equipment Manager, monitor the condition of equipment and request repairs or replacement as necessary.
• Assist with the planning, coordination, and execution and approved fundraising activities.
• Keep current in knowledge about issues affecting the athletic program, including internal and external events, discussions and concerns.
• Assist with or manage awards (e.g. annual participation/letter awards, special achievement award and post-season or championship awards) per departmental policy and NCAA rules.
• Assist with or manage the team''s annual awards banquet, per university policies and NCAA rules
• Assistant Coach is expected to conduct him/herself in a loyal, honest, responsible, ethical and professional manner at all times.

Other

• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree

Desired Qualifications:

1-3 years experience as an intercollegiate baseball player or baseball club or collegiate coach.

Licenses and Certificates:

Valid Driver's license

Salary Range:

$40,000 - $55,000

Exempt/Nonexempt: Exempt

Physical Demands: General Office Environment

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Benefits Information:

Full Time Benefits

Life today is complex. That's why Seton Hall University offers a comprehensive package of benefits and programs to help you simplify and enrich your life.

These benefits are important elements of your total university compensation package. Benefits include but are not limited to bundled medical, prescription, and vision insurance, dental insurance, and life insurance, and retirement plan. More information is available at https://www.shu.edu/human-resources/benefits.html.

Seton Hall University is located in South Orange, New Jersey, 14 miles from New York City. It is the oldest Catholic diocesan institution of higher education in the United States and is home to about 6,300 undergraduate and 3,700 graduate students. A vibrant and culturally inclusive community, Seton Hall pursues academic excellence and ethical development in a collaborative environment and prepares its students to be servant leaders in their professional and community lives. Seton Hall University is an equal opportunity employer. It honors diverse perspectives and welcomes employees from all faith traditions. In turn, its employees respect Catholic beliefs and values, engage in servant leadership, and support the University's mission as a Catholic institution of higher education.

Advertised: 27 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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