How to hire an assistant baseball coach

How to hire an assistant baseball coach, step by step

Here's a step-by-step assistant baseball coach hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an assistant baseball coach job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new assistant baseball coach
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The assistant baseball coach hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   Hiring the perfect assistant baseball coach also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   The following list breaks down different types of assistant baseball coaches and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Assistant Baseball Coach	Description	Hourly rate
   Assistant Baseball Coach	Coaches teach amateur or professional athletes the skills they need to succeed at their sport. Scouts look for new players and evaluate their skills and likelihood for success at the college, amateur, or professional level... Show more	$13-33
   Coach	The main responsibility of a coach is to motivate an individual or an entire team. Coaches are focused on improving the performance and skills of athletes by conducting training sessions, coordinating practice drills, and providing guidance... Show more	$12-31
   Soccer Coach	A soccer coach manages a team of players, guiding and providing them with strategies to win as a team. Moreover, a soccer coach is primarily responsible for developing programs and plans that will help players better understand and appreciate the game, facilitate training and practice sessions to sharpen their skills and discipline, and emphasize the value of teamwork and sportsmanship... Show more	$13-31

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Student Athletes
   • Baseball Program
   • NCAA
   • Role Model
   • Field Maintenance
   • JV
   • Hitters
   • Assist Head
   • Leadership
   • Game Management
   • Catchers
   • Athletic Program
   • Alumni
   • Baseball Players

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   Responsibilities:

   • Provide guidance for individual athletes and assist them in achieving spots within elite summer rowing programs in Philadelphia.
   • Recruit baseball players, monitor and counsele players regarding eligibility base on NCAA guidelines.
   • Provide individual instruction and skill development for catchers.
   • Interact with players and parents CPR certify
   • Advertise and run school baseball camps.
   • Coach and accompany JV team at all games.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your assistant baseball coach job description helps attract top candidates to the position. An assistant baseball coach salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

   For example, the average salary for an assistant baseball coach in Iowa may be lower than in New York, and an entry-level assistant baseball coach usually earns less than a senior-level assistant baseball coach. Additionally, an assistant baseball coach with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

   Average assistant baseball coach salary

   $44,523yearly

   $21.41 hourly rate

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   Entry-level assistant baseball coach salary

   $28,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 15, 2025

   Average assistant baseball coach salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	New York	$63,373	$30
   2	South Carolina	$54,559	$26
   3	New Jersey	$53,641	$26
   4	California	$52,404	$25
   5	Florida	$50,515	$24
   6	Texas	$47,268	$23
   7	Connecticut	$46,064	$22
   8	Arizona	$43,818	$21
   9	Pennsylvania	$42,632	$21
   10	Louisiana	$42,319	$20
   11	North Carolina	$40,551	$20
   12	Michigan	$39,708	$19
   13	Maryland	$39,018	$19
   14	Colorado	$38,151	$18
   15	Tennessee	$36,919	$18
   16	Illinois	$34,389	$17
   17	Kansas	$31,458	$15

   Average assistant baseball coach salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Kern Community College District	$115,017	$55.30	4
   2	Dillard University	$72,715	$34.96	1
   3	Post University, Inc.	$60,081	$28.89	6
   4	Eastern Kentucky University	$57,099	$27.45	3
   5	Cornell University	$57,024	$27.42
   6	West Hills College Lemoore	$56,675	$27.25	1
   7	Columbia University in the City of New York	$56,525	$27.18
   8	Quincy Public Schools	$55,393	$26.63	2
   9	Union University	$53,613	$25.78
   10	PSEA	$53,606	$25.77	5
   11	California Institute of Technology	$53,117	$25.54	1
   12	St. Clair County Community Mental Health	$52,612	$25.29	10
   13	University of California-Berkeley	$51,142	$24.59	1
   14	Lubbock Christian University	$51,108	$24.57
   15	Gettysburg College	$48,186	$23.17	5
   16	Union County College	$47,825	$22.99	4
   17	Quinnipiac University	$46,751	$22.48	1
   18	Proviso Township Schools	$46,260	$22.24	11
   19	Roanoke College	$46,239	$22.23	1
   20	Southern University	$46,203	$22.21

4. Writing an assistant baseball coach job description

   An assistant baseball coach job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of an assistant baseball coach job description:

   Assistant baseball coach job description example

   Overview: Quinnipiac University Athletics seeks applications for a part-time assistant coach for the Men's Baseball team to assist in program management including coaching, administration, recruitment and coordination of a collegiate Men's Baseball program. This is a part-time, non-benefits-eligible, stipend position.
   
   About Quinnipiac: Quinnipiac is a private, coeducational, nonsectarian institution located 90 minutes north of New York City and two hours from Boston. The university enrolls 7,000 full-time undergraduate and 3,000 graduate and part-time students in 100 degree programs through its Schools of Business, Communications, Education, Computing & Engineering, Health Sciences, Law, Medicine, Nursing and College of Arts and Sciences. Quinnipiac consistently ranks among the top regional universities in the North in U.S. News & World Report's America's "Best Colleges" issue. Quinnipiac also is recognized in Princeton Review's "The Best 380 Colleges." Quinnipiac has been named a "Great College to Work For" as determined by a comprehensive industry survey. For more information, please visit www.qu.edu. An education at Quinnipiac embodies the University's commitment to preparing graduates for 21st century careers and citizenship, creating an inclusive, excellence-driven community, nurturing and positively impacting internal, local and global communities and fostering lifelong connections and success. The University believes in educating a diverse student body to become valued and contributing members of their communities through vital and purposeful educational programs. Students engage with real-world issues through practice and considering different perspectives. The University's innovative curriculum further prepares undergraduate and graduate students to understand their roles and responsibilities as members of the Quinnipiac community as well as the larger national and global communities.
   Responsibilities:
   
   + Coach student-athletes during team practices as well as home and away contests
   
   + Assist with recruiting (on and off campus as assigned), team travel arrangements (meals & practice times on road trips) and team promotion
   
   + Assist in the future development of Men's Baseball alumni and community relations
   
   + Assist the Head Coach with daily/weekly/seasonal practice planning
   
   + Adhere to the highest standards of academic integrity and work in compliance with all University, NCAA, MAAC Conference, ECAC Conference and Big East Conference rules and regulations
   
   + Must be able to throw Batting Practice
   
   + Other duties, as assigned
   
   Education Requirements:
   
   + Bachelor's degree required
   
   + Master's degree preferred
   
   Qualifications:
   
   + 2-3 years of experience
   
   + Baseball skills
   
   + Effective oral and written communication
   
   + Proficient in Microsoft Office
   
   + Ability to manage a 2-3 hour practice
   
   + Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
   
   + Ability to work nights and weekends
   
   + Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations and a commitment to diversity and inclusion
   
   Special Instructions to Applicants:
   
   TO APPLY:
   
   Applications must be submitted electronically and include a resume, cover letter addressing how your experience supports the requirements of this position and Quinnipiac's commitment to diversity and inclusion, and contact information for three references on the application form.
   
   Quinnipiac University has a strong commitment to the principles and practices of diversity and inclusion throughout the University community and welcomes candidates who enhance that diversity.
   
   We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time faculty and staff which includes tuition remission and a culture that is inclusive and driven by excellence.
   
   COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement: Please note that the university has a COVID-19 vaccination requirement. For more information, please visit www.qu.edu/health-wellness-and-safety/covid-19-resources/
   
   Quinnipiac University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right assistant baseball coach for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your assistant baseball coach job on Zippia to find and recruit assistant baseball coach candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting assistant baseball coaches requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new assistant baseball coach

   Once you have selected a candidate for the assistant baseball coach position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new assistant baseball coach first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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