Assistant Baseball Coach

Wabash College, a NCAA Division III institution and member of the North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC), seeks a passionate and dedicated Assistant Baseball Coach to join our athletic staff. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to a program that values excellence, character, and academic rigor.

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities

The Assistant Baseball Coach assists with all aspects of the men's baseball program, including recruiting qualified student-athletes, planning and leading practices, providing on-field instruction and player development, supporting student-athlete well-being and academic success under the guidance of the Baseball Coach.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Coach in planning and conducting practices, games, workouts, and player development sessions.
• Recruit academically and athletically qualified student-athletes who contribute to the mission and values of Wabash College.
• Provide technical, tactical, and positional instruction to support player growth and performance.
• Demonstrate the highest commitment to student-athlete health, safety, academic success, and overall well-being.
• Support program operations including travel arrangements, equipment management, scouting, and game preparation needs.
• Uphold and enforce institutional, conference, and NCAA Division III rules, regulations, and compliance standards.
• Serve as a positive mentor and role model, fostering discipline, sportsmanship, and teamwork.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Head Coach or Athletic Director.

Qualifications

Required:

• Knowledge of competitive baseball techniques, rules, and strategies.
• Strong commitment to the academic success and holistic development of student-athletes.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and travel as required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products and use of administrative systems required.
• Ability to collaborate with the college community, including senior management, faculty and staff members, students, volunteers, and third-party business partners and vendors.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Previous experience playing or coaching intercollegiate baseball.
• Familiarity with NCAA rules and regulations and Division III recruiting practices and compliance standards.
• Prior experience recruiting student-athletes at the collegiate level.
• Pitching background or experience working with pitchers in player development, coaching or competition.

Apply on the Wabash College Employment page by providing a cover letter, resume, and contact information of three professional references.

Wabash College, a liberal arts college for men, seeks faculty and staff committed to providing quality engagement with students, high levels of academic challenge and support, and meaningful diversity experiences that prepare students for life and leadership in a multicultural global world. We welcome applications from persons of all backgrounds. EOE.

Contact:

Jake Martin
Baseball Coach
Athletics
Wabash College
P.O. Box 352
Crawfordsville, IN 47933
email: martinj@wabash.edu

For general questions about the position or the department, contact:

Allison Manwell-Huppert
Associate Athletics Director – Internal Operations
Athletics
email: manwella@wabash.edu