Working/Functional Title

Assistant Baseball Coach

Position Summary

The Department of Athletics at Michigan State is searching for an Assistant Baseball Coach to assist the Head Baseball Coach in all aspects of the Michigan State Baseball Program. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

• Assist in all areas of running a highly competitive Big Ten program
• Assist in all phases of the recruitment of highly qualified student-athletes.
• Identify, evaluate, communicate and develop relationships with coaches, recruits, and parents while adhering to all NCAA rules
• Scout, game plan and communicate effectively within a highly competitive league. 
• Assist the Head Coach in practice planning and the implementation of training for maximum learning and progress of student-athletes
• Work collaboratively with all members of staff. 
• Participate in all phases of a collegiate program including camp coordination and administration, academics, marketing, fundraising, social media, etc.
• Utilize software used by Michigan State including Teamworks and other database systems.
• Other duties as assigned by the head coach to support the baseball program.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Bachelors

Desired Degree

Masters

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience as a successful coach. 
• Demonstrated ability to recruit high level athletes. 
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and organizational skills. 
• Strong commitment to academic goals and student athlete welfare. 
• Understand and contribute to the teamwork necessary within a coaching staff for optimal performance.
• Ability to work well with student-athletes, coaches, administrators, faculty, alumni, and staff.
• Knowledge and adherence to NCAA rules, MSU regulations, and the Big Ten policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills.

Desired Qualifications

• Master’s degree preferred

Required Application Materials

• Cover Letter 
• Resume

Review of Applications Begins On

07/08/2025

Website

www.msuspartans.com

MSU Statement

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.