Assistant Coach-Baseball

Job Overview

Serve as the Assistant Baseball Coach. This position reports to the Head Baseball Coach. The successful candidate will operate with a committed understanding that in the pursuit of athletic excellence, we also seek to develop students for Christian life and service. This position pays a stipend of $12,000-$15,000 annually.

Primary Responsibilities

• Coaching Leadership
• Assist baseball coaching staff in practice planning, instructing, and reviewing practice video
• Assist baseball coaching staff in game preparations
• Comply with the mission and vision of Wheaton College; adhere to all College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin and NCAA rules and regulations
• Assist in scouting of opponents and preparation of scouting reports for the team

Secondary Responsibilities

• Spiritual Leadership

• Encourage and develop personal relationships with student-athletes

• Encourage a holistic environment for the well-being of student-athletes

• Serve as a consistent role model and resource for student-athletes

• Administrative Leadership

• Assist the head coach in administrative duties as needed

• Assist the head coach with planning/budget, team meals during away games, and team transportation.

• Assist head coach in all aspects of the recruiting process including evaluation of prospects, visit coordination, and ongoing recruiting communication (i.e. calls/texts/mailings)

This job description is intended to represent key areas of responsibilities; specific assignments may vary from time to time depending on the operational needs of the department.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree;
• 3-5 years collegiate playing experience;
• Ability to motivate and inspire student-athletes on and off of the baseball field;
• Excellent communication skills;
• A commitment to the values of NCAA Division III athletics and Christ-centered education;
• Strong organizational skills;
• Competency in MSOffice computer programs

Faith Qualifications

• Affirmation of the Wheaton College Statement of Faith as a faithful expression of one's own theological convictions
• Affirmation of the biblical standards for Christian character and God-honoring behavior described throughout the Wheaton College Community Covenant, and promise to adhere to them in personal practice
• Support of the Wheaton College Christ-Centered Diversity Commitment, the Gender Equity Vision Statement, and the College's Convictions on Human Sexuality. These commitments can be found on the Wheaton College website.

Physical Requirements

The person in this position must be able to drive/transport athletes; set up and take down baseball equipment; and lift, move, and carry up to 25lbs.

FLSA Status ‐ Part-Time Exempt - (0.5 FTE status)

Updated May 2026