Special Assistant to Coaches - Baseball & Softball (Part-time) (Internal Employment Opportunity)

Department:Department of Athletics
Special Instructions to Applicants:
This is an Internal Employment Opportunity.
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
1) A resume/CV; and
2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.
3) Please upload responses to the following questions as a separate document.
· Oregon State University Athletics believes strong teams are built through mutual respect, broad perspectives, and meaningful opportunity. In your experience, how have you contributed to developing a team culture that reflects these values? Share concrete examples of initiatives or practices you have supported.
· Please explain if you are an IAWP for any high school PSA, two-year junior college PSA, four year college transfer PSA, or any other OSU recruit in the sports of Football or Men’s or Women’s Basketball. If yes, please explain. If no, put N/A
· Please explain if you are an IAWP for any current OSU student-athlete in their first two years of enrollment at OSU in the sports of Football or Men’s or Women’s Basketball. If yes, please explain. If no, put N/A.
Starting salary will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience.
For additional information please contact: Ryan Gorton at ryan.gorton@oregonstate.edu
Job Summary:
This is an Internal Employment Opportunity
This recruitment will be used to fill one part-time, short-term, Special Assistant to Coaches: Baseball & Softball for the Department of Athletics. This position is expected to last approximately 8 months.
The mission of the OSU Department of Athletics is to Go Build Excellent, Authentic, Visionary Student-Athletes (GO B.E.A.V.S.). Oregon State Athletics is committed to creating and maintaining an environment that is diverse, equitable, inclusive, and one which fosters a sense of belonging. Our goal is to encourage thoughtful and objective learning at all times. We will be intentional to recruit and retain individuals of all backgrounds and identities who will positively contribute to the success of our athletics department.
Teach individuals and groups of players specific tasks and skills during and after practice, during season and off-season.
Provides consultation and expert advice to Head Coaches and team members.
Leading skill development sessions and drills.
Evaluating high level recruitable prospects in a high school or club environment.
Travel may be required to complete some or all of the position’s duties and may include driving one’s self to events.
Required to adhere to all NCAA rules, restrictions, guidelines for all off-campus recruiting
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in field of choice
10 years of coaching experience at the NCAA Division 1 level
Experience and understanding of NCAA Rules and Regulations.
This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.
This position requires driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the university; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions as per University Policy05-030.
Preferred Qualifications:
Head Coaching experience at Collegiate level
Working Conditions/Schedule:• Must work evenings and weekends.
• Travel required
• Often works with youth 18 and under.
• Access to secure areas
Salary Range:
Salary is commensurate with skills, education, and experience
Anticipated Start Date:2026-10-05
Anticipated End Date:2027-06-30
When applying, please keep in mind this posting will close at 11:59 pm the night before the posted "end date". Applications MUST be submitted prior to this deadline.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.
OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.
OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. If this position has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities and/or driving duties and you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team at employee.relations@oregonstate.edu.