Volunteer Assistant Coach, Baseball

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Louisville, KY Posted:

Aug 12, 2025

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Full-time Exempt Position ID:

191548

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Bellarmine University is a dynamic, growing university with a strong liberal arts focus in the Catholic higher education tradition and a bold vision for the future. Bellarmine has undergraduate and graduate enrollment of approximately 3,200 students and continues to add new academic programs while maintaining small class sizes and personal attention to students. Bellarmine is listed in the Princeton Review's Best 387 Colleges and is recognized as a top U.S. university in rankings published by U.S. News & World Report and Forbes. In a survey by The Princeton Review, students praised Bellarmine as a place that is "welcoming to every single person and makes an effort to include everyone." Bellarmine students, faculty and staff engage in more than 25,000 cumulative hours of service each year, in Louisville and around the nation and world. SmartAsset ranked Louisville among the top 25 U.S. cities for best work-life balance, while workplace insights platform kununu.com named Louisville one of the top five U.S. cities for happy employees. Glassdoor recently recognized Louisville as one of the top 15 cities for jobs, based on hiring opportunity, cost of living and job satisfaction. ZipRecruiter calls Louisville a top 10 city for job seekers, thanks in part to its central location and low unemployment. Louisville is within a day's drive of two-thirds of the U.S. population. Deeply embedded in the heart of Louisville, Bellarmine is an engaged partner expanding learning opportunities, enhancing career networks and economic growth, and advancing equity and quality of life for its neighboring communities. By connecting the campus, the community, and the curriculum through engaged scholarship and action, we enhance social and civic engagement, including faculty, staff, and student-led, asset-based initiatives. Bellarmine is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants with diverse backgrounds to apply.

Job Description:

Assist the head coach in the managing and coaching of the University's team. Recruit student-athletes per NCAA Division I regulations and academic standards, as well as University academic requirements. Communicate regularly with Head Coach concerning admissions, eligibility, recruiting, and any other procedures relating to the sport. Assist in planning and coordinating in-season and out-of-season practices, including individual skill instruction and team workouts, focusing on developing athletic skills to compete at the Division I level. Assist in the planning and implementing game plans for each game, including the development of scouting reports of opponents. Monitor the academic progress of the baseball student-athletes. Effectively communicate with Athletics Academic Advisor to ensure any academic concerns are being addressed. Promote a culture of inclusion, working effectively within a culture of individuals with diverse backgrounds, styles, abilities, and motivations. Assist in scheduling games as directed by the Head Coach. Participate in fundraising activities for the baseball program (camps/showcases) and/or Department of Athletics. Assist with taking care of the field; this includes cutting/trimming grass, keeping the area manicured, and other assistance with the field. Abide by and comply with National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), Conference rules, academic standards, requirements, and policies of the Department of Athletics and University. Contribute to the overall success of the University's intercollegiate athletics program by performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays. Visa sponsorship is not provided for this position.

Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution. Collegiate or professional playing experience. Working knowledge of NCAA Division I Rules and Regulations governing recruitment, eligibility, and related functions. Possess a willingness and ability to support and promote a diverse and inclusive campus community.

Application Instructions:

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references.

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