Description
Responsible for all aspects in leading a competitive NAIA Men’s Baseball program and provide the necessary leadership and to plan, organize, and to carry out the objectives of the university athletic program.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute recruitment and retention of quality student athletes including but not limited to off-campus evaluation, contacts, organization of on-campus visits, and tryouts.
- Build and sustain positive relationships with student-athletes, former players, faculty, alumni, staff, media, boosters, and the community.
- Demonstrate knowledge and ability to implement effective coaching theory, strategies, and techniques appropriate for college athletes.
- Work effectively with student athletes of varying abilities, socio-economic, and cultural backgrounds to instill commitment, discipline, and teamwork.
- Responsible for inventory, selection and care of equipment and proper care of the school facilities including the Baseball field.
- Manage the team budget and put together a competitive schedule in line with that budget.
- Communicate effectively with team members, recruits, and administration.
- Emphasize academic success and service to all team members.
- Motivate and mentor collegiate student-athletes
- Advise and instruct student-athletes on skill development.
Qualifications:
- Previous successful coaching experience and/or playing experience and recruiting at the collegiate level.
- Ability to work various hours, including nights and weekends throughout the year for practice, games and recruiting.
- Excellent written/oral communication, as well as demonstrate strong organizational skills.
- Must be able to lift more than 25-lb. objects; frequent bending, stooping, and walking.