Men's Baseball Assistant Coach

Assistant Coach - Men's Baseball (Full-Time)

Position Summary

The Assistant Baseball Coach supports the Head Coach in all aspects of the men's 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

• Bachelor's degree required (Master's 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 University's 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. Bethel's 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 250,000 residents, seven colleges (including Notre Dame), the 2nd largest shopping district in the state of Indiana, 15,000 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 1,500 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 8,000 guests annually to arts productions, 25,000 annually in conference services, and many thousands of community members in support of 40 national athletic championships.

Bethel's 20,000 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.

For more information visit our website at www.bethelunviersity.edu

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 laws. In 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 University's 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).