Head Coach - Baseball

Job Summary

Description:

• Provide development, leadership and supervision of a comprehensive and competitive NAIA baseball program.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Lead all aspects of a nationally competitive NAIA baseball program
• Ensure compliance with institutional, conference and association rules and regulations
• Coordinate and recruit prospective student-athletes through personal visits, telephone conversations, and email solicitations
• Plan, develop, and run organized practice sessions
• Monitor student athletes academic progress and implement strategies to ensure academic and athletic success
• Work in conjunction with the Director of Athletics to develop game schedules, and plan major purchases
• Manage budget and secure travel arrangements including: meals, lodging, and transportation in accordance with allowances
• Responsible for the selection, purchase, and maintenance of all team equipment while adhering to athletic department and  identity standards
• Secure umpires for home games
• In conjunction with the compliance office, monitor eligibility of incoming and current studentathletes
• Reinforce the culture by demonstrating sportsmanship, integrity, a competitive spirit, and the importance of academics
• Serve in conjunction with the Office of Sports Information and Director of Athletics as a spokesperson on baseball related public discussion
• Fundraising in coordination with the Director of Athletics and Office of Development
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 4 Year / Bachelor's Degree· General knowledge of intercollegiate athletics at NAIA or NCAA level
• Experience with fundraising
• Proven record of success both on and off the field
• Excellent fiscal, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to lead and manage assistant coaches and student staff members
• Extensive knowledge and skills in budget development and management
• Ability to work well with all employees in Athletic Department
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally
• Effective organizational and time management skills
• Considerable knowledge of computers and various software packages used for word processing, graphs, table, etc. (Microsoft Office 2003, Excel, PowerPoint)