Assistant Coach for Baseball (Part time fixed term)

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Featured Assistant Coach Opportunity

We are currently seeking an Assistant Coach for Baseball to join our athletics team.

The Assistant Coach will work alongside the Head Coach to support the leadership and development of a comprehensive NCAA Division III baseball program. Responsibilities include:

• Collaborating with the Head Coach to plan and run team practices and training sessions
• Delivering position-focused coaching and helping players develop key skills
• Assisting with recruiting scouting and talent evaluation efforts
• Supporting the overall administration and day-to-day operations of the program

The successful candidate will help foster a culture of excellence inclusivity and student-athlete success both on and off the field. This is an exciting opportunity to make a direct impact on student-athletes while supporting the continued growth of Rensselaers Baseball program.

• Estimated Fixed Term: October 20 2025 June 30 2026
• Housing: This position does not include on-campus housing.
• Expected hiring range: $16.00 per hour (Estimated 10 hours per week)

Expected hiring range forAssistant Coach for Baseball: $16 per hour

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelors Degree
• Experience:One (1) year of related experience
• Valid US Driver License
• Applicants must meet stated minimum education and experience requirements.
• Pre-employment physical required

Minimum Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge and understanding of all aspects of the specified sports program.
• Knowledge of NCAA regulations and guidelines governing the recruitment and retention of student-athletes.
• Familiarity of athletic recruitment methods and techniques.
• Ability to guide student-athletes in area of specialty.
• Ability to initiate develop and maintain appropriate contacts.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to read understand follow and enforce safety procedures.
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
• Ability to identify athletic skill levels of potential student athletes

Shift

Varies to include evenings and weekends

Travel

Driving

Driving a personal vehicle for non-passenger use

Salary Range/Rate

Expected hiring range: $16.00 per hour (Estimated 10 hours per week)

Pay transparency disclosure: The selected candidates salary will be determined based on factors that include the available budget internal equity and the final candidates qualifications experience education and other job-related credentials. This hiring range is provided as Rensselaers good faith estimate of the expected hiring range at the time of posting.

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Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

We welcome candidates who will bring diverse cultural ethnic national and international perspectives to Rensselaers work and campus communities.

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