Assistant Baseball Coach

About the Job

The Assistant Men's Baseball coach will be responsible, along with the head coach, to help student-athletes in their spiritual development. Other key duties will consist of player recruitment; administration; organization of academics, practice, team travel, and meets; promotions; primary programs maintenance; and scouting. This person must be able to work in a detail-oriented and highly structured work environment.

About Us

Colorado Christian University is the premier interdenominational Christian university in Colorado and the Rocky Mountain region, delivering world class education to thousands of students. The fully accredited, nonprofit University is located in Lakewood, Colorado, a suburb of Denver.

Colorado Christian University was founded in 1914 on two principles — grace and truth. CCU’s scriptural foundation comes from John 1:17: For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. (ESV)

CCU's mission is Christ-centered higher education transforming students to impact the world with grace and truth.

A leader in higher education, the University has been consistently ranked in the top 2 percent of colleges and universities nationwide for its core curriculum by the American Council of Trustees and Alumni. CCU has had nine consecutive years of enrollment growth and has been named one of the five fastest-growing master’s granting universities by The Chronicle of Higher Education.

CCU offers more than 200 degree program options for traditional and adult students through its College of Undergraduate Studies and College of Adult and Graduate Studies. More than 9,000 students attend the University on the main campus, in regional centers throughout Colorado, and online.

Scripture states all Christians are called to serve Christ and to minister to others. Because Christians are individuals with different gifts and callings, we serve Christ in a variety of ministry vocations. CCU invites you to explore how you may use your calling and gifts at the University.

What is most appealing about working at CCU?

1. Live out your calling: We are a traditional evangelical university where you can invest your God-given talents and abilities alongside coworkers and teammates, while having a profound influence on students as they deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ.
2. Impact students for Christ: Our mission is to provide Christ-centered higher education, transforming students to impact the world with grace and truth.
3. Equip students for kingdom work: You can be a part of preparing students for positions of significant leadership in the church, business, government, education, and other professions, as a key part of our University's Strategic Priorities.
4. Contribute to our vibrant culture: CCU’s culture is unique to higher education. Where else can you read the Holy Bible, pray with teammates and students at work, and impact our culture in support of Christian values?

We’re looking for candidates who have:

1. Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience required. 
2. A minimum of two to five years coaching experience at the NCAA level (preferred).
3. A positive attitude and can work effectively with a variety of personalities. The ability to effectively motivate and supervise student-athletes using a traditional evangelical Christian approach, and willingly support the CCU athletic department.
4. Demonstrated initiative and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
5. The knowledge of and willingness to adhere to all rules and regulations pertaining to the baseball program as established by the NCAA, RMAC, and CCU.
6. Accomplished the development of baseball position & hitting skills to bring out the potential in student-athletes – both in the classroom and on the diamond.
7. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
8. Detail-oriented and organizational skills.
9. Strong technology skills, particularly in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. 

Key Job Duties

1. Contribute to CCU's mission: Christ-centered higher education transforming students to impact the world with grace and truth. In this role, the Assistant Men's Baseball Coach contributes to the mission by developing the CCU baseball program to be a light for Christ in the athletic works and develop the athletes to exemplify Christ in their athletic endeavors and daily life.