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Title: Assistant Baseball Coach

State Role Title: Professional - Instructor

Hiring Range: $30,000

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Richard Bland College

Location: Richard Bland College

Agency Website: www.rbc.edu

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Richard Bland College is seeking a driven, energetic, and relationship-focused Assistant Baseball Coach to serve as the program's Offensive and Recruiting Coordinator. As the program's lead assistant, this position plays a critical role in the continued growth, development, and success of our NJCAA Division II baseball program.
The successful candidate will lead the offensive development of our student-athletes, oversee all recruiting operations, and assist the Head Coach in all aspects of managing a competitive collegiate baseball program. This individual must be passionate about player development, talent evaluation, relationship-building, and cultivating a culture of accountability, excellence, and student-athlete success.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as the program's Offensive Coordinator, directing all aspects of offensive development, including hitting instruction, baserunning, game planning, and player progression, while collaborating with the Head Coach to implement the team's offensive philosophy.
Design and implement individualized and team-based offensive development plans, utilizing modern coaching techniques, analytics, and player development technology when appropriate.
Serve as the program's Recruiting Coordinator, leading all recruiting initiatives, including talent identification, evaluation, communication, campus visits, and relationship management with high school and travel baseball coaches.
Develop and execute a comprehensive annual recruiting strategy focused on attracting high-character student-athletes who align with the program's academic standards, culture, and competitive goals.
Assist with practice planning and execution, scouting reports, game preparation, player development, and in-game coaching responsibilities.
Mentor student-athletes in their academic, athletic, personal, and leadership development, supporting their success on and off the field.
Assist with camps and clinics, fundraising efforts, alumni engagement, community outreach initiatives, and other administrative duties as assigned by the Head Coach.
Uphold and promote the mission and values of Richard Bland College while fostering a culture rooted in discipline, accountability, competitiveness, integrity, and servant leadership.

Minimum Qualifications

Demonstrated knowledge of player development, including offensive, defensive, and/or strength and conditioning instruction.
Strong understanding of college baseball, recruiting, and compliance regulations
Ability to work evenings, weekends, and travel extensively during the season.
Possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
CPR, First Aid, and AED certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire).
Ability to successfully complete required background checks.
Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills

Additional Considerations

Collegiate coaching and/or playing experience (NJCAA, NCAA, or NAIA preferred).
Demonstrated success developing hitters and implementing an offensive philosophy.
Proven recruiting success with the ability to identify, evaluate, and sign impact student athletes.
Strong organizational, communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills.
Experience using recruiting databases, player development technology, and video analysis.
Commitment to academic excellence, character development, and the holistic growth of student athletes.
Ability to work evenings weekends, holidays, and travel extensively during recruiting periods.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or resume is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

RICHARD BLAND COLLEGE IS AN AA/EEO EMPLOYER - Richard Bland College is an equal opportunity institution providing educational and employment opportunities, programs, services, and activities. In keeping with this policy, the College does not discriminate and makes no distinction in the admission of students, nor in any other of its official activities, based on race, color, national origin (ancestry), religion (creed), age, military service or veteran status, marital status, parental status, political affiliation, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity or expression), sexual orientation, family medical history or genetic information, disability, any other status protected by law, or any other non-merit based factors. The college also prohibits sexual misconduct including sexual violence or harassment. All standards and policies governing college employment and student employment, recruitment, admissions, financial aid, and support programs are applied accordingly.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities act (ADA), RBC will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS: Final candidates are subject to a background investigation. The investigation may include: local agency checks; criminal record check; driving record; employment verification; verification of education; and other checks requested by the hiring authority related to the position.
LAYOFF POLICY: If you are a classified employee and have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.3 Layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must attach a copy of the card with your application prior to the job posting closing date.
ELECTRONIC APPLICATIONS ONLY: A fully completed state application or resume must be submitted for this position electronically through this website. Unfortunately, RBC cannot accept mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and resumes. This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration. You have not completed the process until you receive a confirmation number.
ANNUAL FIRE AND SECURITY NOTIFICATION: The Annual Fire and Security Report(s) include campus security information, campus fire statistics, safety procedures, and provides statistics for criminal and disciplinary offenses. The report(s) are provided annually in compliance with the Clery Act and the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA). Richard Bland College of William & Mary Annual Safety and Security report and the Annual Fire Safety report is available at: https://www.rbc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/2025-Annual-Campus-Security-and-Fire-Safety-Report-Final.pdf . A hard copy of the Annual Security and Fire Safety reports and/or a copy of the Criminal Incident and Fire Incident Logs are maintained at the Department of Campus Safety & Police and will be provided upon request.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: For full-time teaching faculty positions and adjunct faculty (part-time teaching faculty), applicants must submit a cover letter specifying their interested teaching discipline and statement of teaching philosophy, their schedule availability, resume/curriculum vitae , all unofficial transcripts, and a list of three (3) professional references. Please note: official transcripts are required on the first day of employment for all teaching faculty positions at RBC.
For administrative and professional faculty positions the cover letter, resume, all unofficial transcripts and a list of three (3) professional references are required. Official transcripts are also required on the first day of employment for administrative and professional faculty positions at RBC.
IN COMPLIANCE WITH EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY LAWS: Employees or prospective employees who believe they have witnessed or experienced discriminatory conditions or discriminatory acts related to RBC employment practices or inaccessible conditions should present their concerns to:
Chief Business Officer
Richard Bland College
Physical Address: Pecan Hall, Second Floor, 11301 Johnson Road, South Prince George, VA 23805
Telephone: (804)862-6100, extension 8603
Email: ssokol@rbc.edu
IN COMPLIANCE WITH TITLE IX: Employees, prospective employees, student workers, or prospective student workers who believe they have witnessed or experienced discriminatory conditions or discriminatory acts related to RBC employment practices or inaccessible conditions that are inclusive of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, sexual harassment should present their concerns to either of the following:
Title IX Coordinator
Richard Bland College
Physical Address: Academic Innovation Center, 11301 Johnson Road, South Prince George, VA 23805
titleix@rbc.edu | 804-862-6100
Or,
Department of Education
Office of Civil Rights
400 Maryland Avenue, S.W.
Washington, DC 20202-1100
www.ed.gov
Contact Information
Name: Richard Bland College - Office of Human Resources
Phone: 8048626100
Email: rbchr@rbc.edu
In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.
Contact Information
Name: Richard Bland College - Office of Human Resources
Phone: 8048626100
Email: rbchr@rbc.edu

Contact Information

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In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.