Temporary Volunteer Assistant Baseball Coach

Ball State University

Muncie, IN

ID: 7368478 (Ref.No. R-02938)
Posted: Newly posted

Job Description

Position Title:

Temporary Volunteer Assistant Baseball Coach

Compensation:

$2,500 - $25,000 Based on Job Assignment

Department:

Baseball - Temp

Start Date:

08/09/2026

About this opportunity:

The Ball State University Baseball program is seeking a dedicated Temporary Volunteer Assistant Baseball Coach to assist with all aspects of the baseball program. This position offers the opportunity to work within a competitive NCAA Division I environment and gain valuable coaching experience.

What you'll do and what you'll bring:

Position Description:

This temporary volunteer position provides an opportunity to gain collegiate coaching experience while supporting the development and success of Ball State Baseball student-athletes. The position works closely with the coaching staff in all areas of the program, including player development, practice preparation, recruiting support, and daily team operations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Provide teaching and instruction to student-athletes

  • Support Head Coach with coaching duties as needed during games, practices, and team events.

  • Aid in video review, scouting reports, and opponent preparation.

  • Assist with recruiting efforts as permitted by NCAA rules.

  • Provide guidance and mentorship to student-athletes on and off the field.

  • Assist with monitoring student-athlete academic progress and personal development.

  • Support program operations and administrative tasks as assigned.

  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Coach.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Previous experience as a baseball player and/or coaching experience preferred.

  • Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

  • Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

  • Commitment to NCAA, Mid-American Conference, and Ball State University policies, procedures, and regulations.

  • Ability to positively represent the Baseball program and Ball State University.

  • Eligible to drive a Ball State University vehicle.

  • High school diploma or equivalent.

How to apply:

Please apply via Workday.

Required Documents:

Resume

Cover letter-optional but preferred

Three references should be provided

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Requires successful completion of a background check.



At Ball State University, we recognize inclusive excellence as an integral endeavor to fulfill our University’s mission and our strategic plan. We recruit, support, and retain a diverse population of students, faculty, and staff. We encourage and reward diversity of thought. We promote a work environment that encourages and rewards innovation and creativity. We pledge to keep Inclusive Excellence at the highest level of institutional importance and as a foundation in all that we strive to do. Our over-arching goal for Inclusive Excellence is to adopt a university-wide Inclusive Excellence approach to academic, administrative support, and service functions of the university. We believe Inclusive Excellence must be infused in every step we take.