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Assistant Coach, Baseball (M0050)
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Baseball Locations:
Farmville, VA Posted:
Jun 11, 2026
Closes:
Jun 19, 2026 - 11:59
PM EDT Type:
Exempt Ref. No.: M0050
Position ID:
201481
Share About Longwood University:
A comprehensive university with a strong liberal arts foundation, Longwood has a distinctive mission to develop citizen leaders who are prepared to make positive contributions to the common good of society. Founded in 1839, Longwood is the third-oldest public university in Virginia. Longwood is part of the proud tradition of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Roughly one hour's drive from Charlottesville, Lynchburg, and Richmond, Longwood is located in the historic two-college community of Farmville. Longwood currently has approximately 4,600 undergraduate and graduate students and 41,000 alumni. It maintains affiliations with the neighboring Robert Russa Moton Museum of civil rights history and the Longwood Center for Visual Arts, a nationally accredited university art museum. A member of the Big South Conference, Longwood competes at the NCAA Division I level.
Job Description:
Longwood University invites applications for the position of Assistant Coach, Baseball (M0050). The Assistant Coach is responsible for assisting the Head Coach in all aspects of operating a successful NCAA Division I baseball program. This position plays a key role in student-athlete development, practice planning, game preparation, recruiting, and administrative operations while promoting a culture of excellence, integrity, and student-athlete success. This position is located in Farmville, Virginia, and is required to work in person on Longwood University's campus. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Essential Responsibilities and Duties:
Coaching Responsibilities Assist with planning and conducting practices, workouts, and skill-development sessions. Instruct and develop student-athletes in assigned position groups. Assist with game preparation, scouting reports, video analysis, and opponent evaluations. Participate in game-day coaching responsibilities as assigned by the Head Coach. Monitor student-athlete academic progress and personal development. Recruiting Responsibilities Identify and evaluate prospective student-athletes. Conduct recruiting activities in accordance with NCAA, conference, and institutional regulations. Build and maintain relationships with prospective student-athletes, families, coaches, and recruiting contacts. Assist with coordinating official and unofficial campus visits. Maintain recruiting records and documentation as required. Administrative Responsibilities Assist with scheduling, travel coordination, camps and clinics, equipment management, and team operations. Support fundraising initiatives, alumni engagement, and community outreach activities. Represent the baseball program and institution in a professional manner at all times. Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Coach and Athletics Administration.
Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree. Demonstrated knowledge of NCAA Division I recruiting rules and regulations. Previous collegiate baseball coaching and/or recruiting experience. Strong organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills. Ability to evaluate baseball talent and project student-athlete success at the Division I level. Ability to travel extensively and work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree. NCAA Division I playing and/or coaching experience. Proven record of successful recruiting at the Division I level. Experience utilizing recruiting software, video analysis platforms, and player evaluation technologies.
Additional Information:
This is a part-time, miscellaneous, exempt position limited to an average of 29 hours per week and 1,500 hours maximum per work year. Commonwealth of Virginia benefits do not accompany this position. A successful fingerprint-based criminal background investigation is required. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Longwood University will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodations to applicants in order to provide access to the application and/or interview process. You are not required to note the presence of a disability on your application. If, however, you require accommodations in the application and/or interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 434-395-2074 or humres@longwood.edu .
Per CFR:
Title 34, the Title IX Coordinator's contact information can be located through this link http://www.longwood.edu/titleix/ . A diversified workforce is an important part of our strategic plan.
EOE/AA Application Instructions:
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled; position posted 6/11/2026. To apply for this position, qualified applicants must complete the online information section and questions, and attach (under Resume) a letter of interest, resume, and names and contact details of three references. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Powered by
