Head Baseball Coach Seth Zartman will transition to a new role as Assistant Director of Athletics for Facilities & Operations this summer. This is a newly created, full-time position that will serve the athletic department in a variety of capacities, including facility supervision, game day operations, and sport supervision. Coach Zartman will continue to lead the men’s baseball program until the completion of the 2026 season and will begin his full-time Assistant Director of Athletics position in July. In the meantime, a nationwide search to find Bethel’s next head baseball coach will take place this spring.
“When I first arrived at Bethel, one of my first priorities was establishing a strong leadership team and it became quickly evident that Coach Zartman needed to be a part of that,” says Jason Lewkowicz, Director of Athletics. “Coach Zartman embodies what it truly means to be a Bethel Pilot – Christ-centered, relationally driven, with an understanding of the importance of community and culture. I am grateful to our university leadership for understanding the vision behind this new role, and to Coach Zartman for using his gifts to continue to be a blessing to Bethel in an expanded capacity.”
Seth Zartman enters his 23rd season with the Bethel Pilots this spring, and looks forward to extending his reach throughout the Bethel community in his new role.
“Coaching has always been about relationships and growth. Stepping into administration lets me expand that impact, supporting more student-athletes, coaches, and staff while assisting in strengthening a culture where academics and athletics flourish,” says Zartman. “Though the role is new, the mission remains the same: build strong programs, invest in people, and develop servant leaders who influence their teams, campus, and the world for Christ. It has been a true honor to serve as the baseball coach at Bethel for the past two decades. Our athletic department is a special family with Christ at the Helm, and I’m deeply grateful to God for the blessing of being part of such an incredible place.”
Thank you to Coach Zartman for leading the Pilots through 23 seasons!