Head Baseball Coach

SUNY Adirondack is seeking a Head Coach to lead the Timberwolves Baseball program. Successful applicants will demonstrate an ability to serve as the program leader for baseball as well as an engaged member of the athletics department. This position is responsible for operating a program for student-athletes which includes recruiting, coaching, mentoring, and training athletes who are highly skilled in their sport while pursuing the department’s goals of developing individuals who are athletically, academically, and personally successful.

Major Responsibilities:

• Recruitment of in state and out-of-state student athletes as well as advising, retention and counseling of current student athletes with the desired outcome/expectation of fielding a full roster of 32-35 players.
• Monitor student athlete attendance in class and study hall as well as grades to ensure their academic success along with remaining compliant with all NJCAA and Region III eligibility policies.
• Responsible for designing a community relations plan to ensure players and coaches engage in a minimum of 10 hours of volunteering annually.
• Develop a fundraising plan to secure a minimum of $20,000 annually to bolster program budget
• Plan, supervise, and conduct practices appropriately to prepare for competition.
• Coordinate the collection of physical exams, transcripts, releases, waivers and other documents for eligibility purposes prior to the first day of sanctioned practice.
• Develop relationships and interact with members of the institution including faculty, staff, and administration in an effort to elevate brand awareness of the department across campus.
• Manage budgets and college issued credit card, trip requests, travel preparation and meet necessary deadlines set by the college and/or athletics staff.
• Promotion of the program and department to the college, community, region and nation.
• Assist with the inventory, maintenance, and returning of all team equipment and gear at the conclusion of the season.

Skills:

• Demonstrable experience coaching at the professional, college, club, or high school level.
• Knowledge of the student-athlete recruitment process.
• Must possess valid driver’s license.
• Must be personable, approachable, and team-oriented.
• Show a commitment to students’ academic success.
• Willingness to work on a limited budget.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proclivity for attention to detail.