Assistant Baseball Coach

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Plymouth State University is seeking a motivated, knowledgeable, and student-centered Assistant Baseball Coach to join the baseball coaching staff. The Assistant Coach will support the Head Baseball Coach in all aspects of developing a competitive NCAA Division III baseball program while fostering the academic, athletic, and personal growth of student-athletes.

The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic coach and mentor who demonstrates a strong commitment to player development, recruiting, academic achievement, team culture, and the overall mission of Plymouth State University.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assist the Head Coach with the planning and implementation of all aspects of the baseball program.

• Assist with practice planning, game preparation, in-game coaching, and post-game evaluation.

• Provide individual and position-specific instruction focused on fundamental skill development, baseball IQ, and overall athletic performance.

• Assist with the recruitment and retention of prospective student-athletes in accordance with NCAA, conference, and university regulations.

• Develop and maintain positive relationships with prospective student-athletes, families, high school coaches, and club/organization coaches.

• Assist with scouting and evaluating opponents and prospective student-athletes.

• Support strength and conditioning, injury prevention, and other performance-related initiatives in coordination with appropriate university personnel.

• Mentor student-athletes and promote academic success, personal responsibility, leadership, and community engagement.

• Help establish and maintain a positive, inclusive, competitive, and team-oriented culture.

• Assist with team travel, scheduling, equipment management, field preparation, and other administrative responsibilities.

• Participate in fundraising, alumni relations, community outreach, camps, clinics, and other baseball program initiatives as assigned.

• Maintain compliance with NCAA, conference, university, and department policies and regulations.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Baseball Coach or Director of Athletics.

Requirements:

Miniumum Qualifications:

• Collegiate baseball playing and/or coaching experience.

• Strong knowledge of baseball fundamentals, strategy, and player development.

• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work effectively with college-aged student-athletes.

• Commitment to the academic and personal development of student-athletes.

• Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and travel as required by the baseball schedule.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Collegiate coaching experience, preferably at the NCAA Division III level.

• Recruiting experience and familiarity with NCAA recruiting regulations.

• Experience with video analysis, scouting technology, or other baseball performance tools.

• Experience coaching a specific position or area such as pitching, hitting, catching, infield, or outfield.

• Experience organizing or coaching baseball camps and clinics.

Professional Expectations

The Assistant Baseball Coach is expected to represent Plymouth State University and its athletic department with professionalism and integrity. The coach will contribute to a culture that values academic achievement, competitive excellence, sportsmanship, inclusion, leadership, and the overall well-being of student-athletes.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to NCAA Division III principles and understand that the educational experience of the student-athlete is central to the mission of the athletic program.

Applicant Instructions: 

Applicants should be prepared to upload the following documents when applying online within the My Experience: Resume/CV section of the application: (Maximum of 5 Documents)

• Resume/CV

Compensation Pay Range:

$15.00

Plymouth State University offers high-quality baccalaureate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs. Through research and innovative community partnerships, the University contributes to the economic, social, cultural, and environmental development of the North Country and Lakes Region of New Hampshire and beyond.

Plymouth State University (PSU) is transforming the campus to create a first-of-its-kind university holistically organized around integrated clusters. Our goal is to provide a dynamic interdisciplinary and innovative learning environment. Students, faculty, staff, and community will connect to solve real-world challenges that will benefit people and organizations at all levels. We are a residential and comprehensive university with a warm and engaged learning community focused on teaching excellence and regional engagement. The University is located in the heart of the Lakes Region and White Mountains of New Hampshire and serves approximately 4,300 undergraduate and more than 2,000 graduate students.

Surrounded by lakes and mountains, PSU’s 170-acre campus provides students with an outstanding natural laboratory for learning and an ideal setting for outdoor recreation. PSU has consistently earned national recognition for its commitment to community service, environmental sustainability, academic excellence, and employee wellness.

EEO Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

The pay range for this position is listed above. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations. More information on benefits can be found here:USNH Employee Benefits | Human Resources

Salary Grade:

Adjunct Hourly Staff 00

Location:

Plymouth