Assistant Baseball Coach (Coaching Specialist)

The Assistant Baseball Coach supports and enhances the mission of San Diego State University Athletics by assisting with the overall operation of the NCAA Division I Baseball program. Under the direction of the Head Baseball Coach, this position performs a variety of coaching responsibilities, including player development, recruiting, instruction, scouting, fundraising, and administrative support. Serving as the program's hitting coach, the incumbent works closely with student-athletes to develop their athletic and academic success while collaborating with coaches, athletics staff, and campus partners to foster a competitive, positive, and student-centered environment. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a championship-caliber baseball program while supporting the growth and success of student-athletes on and off the field. 

• →Serve as the hitting coach by providing instruction, player development, practice planning, game preparation, and scouting to support competitive success.
• →Assist with all aspects of recruiting, including identifying prospective student-athletes, coordinating official visits, maintaining recruiting documentation, and building relationships with recruiting programs.
• →Support the daily operation of the baseball program by assisting with practices, competitions, travel, equipment coordination, budgeting, fundraising, and collaboration with athletics support staff.
• →Promote the academic success and personal development of student-athletes by working collaboratively with Academic Support Services and encouraging positive citizenship and leadership.
• →Ensure compliance with NCAA, conference, and university rules, policies, and procedures while completing required documentation and participating in compliance education.

• This is a full-time (1.0 time-base), benefits eligible, temporary position with an anticipated end date of August 31, 2028, with the possibility of reappointment. 
• This position is designated as exempt under FLSA and is not eligible for overtime compensation. 
• Standard SDSU work hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but may vary based on operational needs.  
• The individual hired into this role will work on campus at SDSU in San Diego.

The Department of Athletics, utilizing the services of over 150 employees, is responsible for the intercollegiate athletics program at San Diego State University. Currently, there are 19 sport programs, approximately 550 student-athletes, and 17 offices in the department. The offices include the following: The Aztec Club, Administration, Athletic Medicine, Business Office, Compliance, Corporate Sales, Development, Equipment, Event Management/Facilities and Operations, Human Resources, Information Technology, Marketing, Media Relations, Strength and Conditioning, Student-Athlete Academic Support Services, Ticket Office, and Video.

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• Bachelor’s degree.
• Two (2) years of NCAA Division I experience as a baseball coach, with an emphasis in hitting.

• Software: MS Word and Excel, Gmail, recruiting software, automobile

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