Assistant Coach/Hitting Coach

About the University:

Manhattan University is nestled in the historic neighborhood or Riverdale, close to dozens of restaurants and shops as well as Van Cortlandt Park, and is only 35 minutes from midtown Manhattan. Manhattan University is nationally ranked and offers degree programs in the arts, business, education, engineering, and science. The University has approximately 2,900 full and part-time undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in over 50 fields of study. It is committed to excellence in teaching a diverse student body and preparing students for successful careers and fulfilling lives. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees and faculty members can thrive personally and professionally.

Position Description

Manhattan University Baseball is seeking a highly motivated individual to serve as Assistant Coach/Hitting Coach. This position serves as the primary assistant to the Head Baseball Coach and has significant responsibility for the daily coaching, development, preparation, and management of the program’s position players and offense.

The Assistant Coach will oversee the program’s hitting and offensive development, coordinate position-player practice activities, coach the infield, assist with recruiting, and play an important role in game preparation and in-game decision-making.

The Assistant Coach / Hitting Coach reports directly to the Head Baseball Coach, who retains final authority over program philosophy, personnel, roster construction, recruiting priorities, staff management, and baseball decisions.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as Assistant Coach and primary assistant to the Head Baseball Coach.
• Serve as Head Hitting Coach / Offensive Coordinator, overseeing offensive philosophy, hitting development, and daily hitting programming.
• Coordinate daily practice activities, hitting groups, and individual development for position players.

About the University:

Manhattan University is nestled in the historic neighborhood or Riverdale, close to dozens of restaurants and shops as well as Van Cortlandt Park, and is only 35 minutes from midtown Manhattan. Manhattan University is nationally ranked and offers degree programs in the arts, business, education, engineering, and science. The University has approximately 2,900 full and part-time undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in over 50 fields of study. It is committed to excellence in teaching a diverse student body and preparing students for successful careers and fulfilling lives. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees and faculty members can thrive personally and professionally.

Position Description

Manhattan University Baseball is seeking a highly motivated individual to serve as Assistant Coach/Hitting Coach. This position serves as the primary assistant to the Head Baseball Coach and has significant responsibility for the daily coaching, development, preparation, and management of the program’s position players and offense.

The Assistant Coach will oversee the program’s hitting and offensive development, coordinate position-player practice activities, coach the infield, assist with recruiting, and play an important role in game preparation and in-game decision-making.

The Assistant Coach / Hitting Coach reports directly to the Head Baseball Coach, who retains final authority over program philosophy, personnel, roster construction, recruiting priorities, staff management, and baseball decisions.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as Assistant Coach and primary assistant to the Head Baseball Coach.
• Serve as Head Hitting Coach / Offensive Coordinator, overseeing offensive philosophy, hitting development, and daily hitting programming.
• Coordinate daily practice activities, hitting groups, and individual development for position players.
• Serve as the primary infield coach and oversee infield development.
• Serve as the team’s third-base coach during games.
• Assist with in-game offensive strategy and decision-making.
• Lead offensive game preparation, including opponent scouting, pitcher preparation, scouting reports, and offensive game plans.
• Co-manage recruiting efforts with the Head Coach and Recruiting Coordinator, with particular emphasis on hitters and position players.
• Participate in prospect evaluation, recruiting communication, on-campus recruiting, and appropriate recruiting paperwork.
• Assist with roster evaluation and identification of current and future position-player needs.
• Collaborate with player development, strength and conditioning, and other program personnel to support comprehensive student-athlete development.
• Assist with camps, fundraising, alumni engagement, and other program initiatives.
• Promote student-athlete academic achievement, accountability, sportsmanship, and adherence to program standards.
• Comply with all applicable Manhattan University, conference, and NCAA rules and policies.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Head Baseball Coach.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience, subject to University requirements.
• Baseball coaching, playing, or player-development experience.
• Strong knowledge of hitting instruction, offensive strategy, and position-player development.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including practices, games, recruiting, travel, evenings, and weekends.
• Collegiate coaching and recruiting experience preferred.
• Experience with baseball technology, video, analytics, and contemporary player-development tools preferred.

Manhattan University is an E-Verify employer.

_ Founded in 1853, Manhattan University is an independent Catholic Lasallian institution located in Riverdale, NY that embraces students of all faiths, cultures, and traditions. The mission of the University is to provide a dynamic student-centered educational experience that prepares graduates for lives of personal development, professional success, civic engagement, and service to their fellow human beings. We expect our faculty, administration, and staff to be knowledgeable about our mission and to make a positive contribution to the mission. _

Manhattan University provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, marital status, partnership status, pregnancy, caregiver status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity or expression, arrest or conviction record, criminal history, credit history, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, unemployment status and salary history. Manhattan University values and celebrates diversity and is committed to providing an inclusive environment for all employees. All interested, qualified persons are encouraged to apply.

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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