Assistant Coach, Baseball

Assistant Coach, Baseball

Salary

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Location

Bourbonnais

Job Type

Full-Time Staff

Division

Student Development

Department

Athletics

Opening Date

07/10/2026

• Description
• Benefits

Position Summary

As a Christian university, Olivet Nazarene University exists to provide an education with a Christian purpose. We value diversity as a means to enrich and deepen the educational experience, both inside and outside the classroom and online. We are committed to recruit and retain mission-aligned faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds. We strive to be a more inclusive community as we seek to understand and celebrate our unique experiences and perspectives.

The assistant baseball coach will support all aspects of the baseball program. This includes recruiting, player development, practice and game preparation, and other daily operations. This position will work collaboratively with the head coach to provide a transformational experience for students in the baseball program.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Recruiting and evaluating prospective student athletes.
• Player development, specifically on the offensive side.
• Mentoring our student athletes in a Christ like way.
• Daily administrative tasks.
• Field maintenance.
• Running strength and conditioning sessions.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensuring our practice environment is safe with the necessary precautions and safety equipment in place.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• A lifestyle in agreement with the ONU Statement of Mission, Faith, and Lifestyle Covenant.
• College baseball playing experience.
• High school coaching experience.
• College coaching experience preferred.

Additional Information

EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree required, master's degree preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position will have a mix of working in the office located on campus in Bourbonnais, IL, but also out on the baseball field regularly. This position will also require travel for games and recruitment.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

The annual salary for this position is $33,000.

Only candidates who submit all required documents will be considered: resume, cover letter, statement of faith, application questions. Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Olivet Nazarene University offers:

• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance.
• Employer retirement contribution begins on first day of full-time employment and is 100 percent vested at that time.
• Additional auxiliary coverage such as life insurance, disability insurance and AD&D insurance.
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick, personal, and bereavement leave and 18 days for the observance of holidays.
• Tuition remission granted to employee, spouse, and dependent children for education within Olivet's distinguished academic programs.
• Access to an active campus life with a top-notch fitness center, enriching musical performances, competitive athletic competitions, and introduction to the sciences at our Stickler Planetarium.

To learn more, see our benefits summary here.

Employer Olivet Nazarene University (IL)

Address 1 University Ave

Bourbonnais, Illinois, 60914

Phone 815-939-5240

Website https://www.olivet.edu/about/employment/