Men's Baseball Assistant Coach

Assistant Coach - Mens Baseball (Full-Time)

Position Summary

The Assistant Baseball Coach supports the Head Coach in all aspects of the mens basketball program with a primary focus on discipleship player development recruiting and cultivating a Christ-centered team culture. This role contributes to the holistic development of student-athletes-spiritually academically athletically and personally-while advancing the mission and values of the institution. This position also comes with secondary responsibilities supporting the Associate Director of Athletics for Facilities & Operations.

Essential Responsibilities

1. Student-Athlete Development

• Mentor and disciple student-athletes in alignment with Christ-centered principles

• Support the spiritual formation of players through relationship-building and intentional engagement

• Promote academic success accountability and personal growth

• Assist in monitoring academic progress and retention

1. Coaching & Player Development

• Assist with practice planning and on-court instruction

• Provide individual skill development and position-specific training

• Contribute to game preparation scouting reports and film breakdown

• Support in-game coaching strategy and adjustments

1. Recruiting

• Identify evaluate and recruit prospective student-athletes who align with institutional mission and program culture

• Build relationships with high school and club coaches

• Assist with campus visits communication and recruiting coordination

• Maintain recruiting databases and compliance standards

1. Program & Culture Development

• Help cultivate a Christ-centered team-first culture focused on excellence accountability and unity

• Model and reinforce program standards and expectations

• Support team-building initiatives and leadership development

1. Operations & Administration

• Assist with team travel coordination scheduling and logistics

• Support equipment management and practice organization

• Ensure compliance with Conference/NAIA/NCCAA and institutional policies

• Participate in department meetings and initiatives

1. Community & Campus Engagement

• Engage in campus life and contribute to the broader university community

• Support outreach camps and community engagement efforts

• Represent the program in a professional and mission-aligned manner

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree required (Masters degree preferred).

• Collegiate playing and/or coaching experience with evidence of leadership discipleship recruiting player development fundraising and program organization.

• Strong understanding of recruiting practices and basketball operations.

• Clear personal commitment to Jesus Christ and agreement with Bethel Universitys doctrinal statement.

• Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills.

Position Expectations

• Full-time 12-month appointment.

• Evening weekend and travel responsibilities required.

• Active participation in the spiritual life and mission of Bethel University is an essential function of the position.

Application Process

Applicants should submit a cover letter résumé with three professional references and statement of Christian faith. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

About Bethel University

The mission of Bethel University affiliated with the Missionary Church denomination is to be a community of learners building lives of commitment for leadership in the Church and world. Bethels liberating academic programs challenge the mind enlarge the vision and equip the whole person for lifelong service.

Launched in 1947 Bethel is urban situated in the northern Indiana region hosting 250000 residents seven colleges (including Notre Dame) the 2nd largest shopping district in the state of Indiana 15000 businesses 50 parks and beautiful riverwalk developments in South Bend and Mishawaka. Resort venues on Lake Michigan are 45 minutes away. The university community is composed of about 1500 traditional and adult/graduate students from 35 states 90 students born outside the United States and 225 full-time employees. Bethel also hosts more than 8000 guests annually to arts productions 25000 annually in conference services and many thousands of community members in support of 40 national athletic championships.

Bethels 20000 alumni occupy 49 states and 64 world areas and enjoy a medical school acceptance rate double the national average 100% job placement rate in Nursing whose program was ranked No. 7 in the United States a Top 4% finish nationally in competitive math performance tests and 100% pass rate every year on the national performance standard for a unique academic major in American Sign Language.

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Bethel University does not discriminate on the basis of race color age sex disability national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities in keeping with applicable state and federal keeping with the mission of the institution Bethel University seeks applicants with a strong commitment to the values and lifestyle of evangelical Christianity and who profess a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. As a Christian institution we require faculty and staff to adhere to the Universitys Lifestyle Covenant and to enforce a religiously based statement of responsibilities for all University employees. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Bethel University as an educational institution operating under the auspices of the Missionary Church reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (Title VII Sections 702-703 United States Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended).

Required Experience:

Junior IC