Head Coach – Baseball

The Head Coach is expected to affirm and model the Christ-centered mission of Warner University and the Athletic Department. The head coach must be a committed follower of Christ. A coach who can cultivate a Christ-centered team grounded in scripture and focused on developing students for excellence academically, spiritually and athletically. The Head Coach is responsible for the organization, development, and leadership of the program as well as the recruitment, retention and academic success of student-athletes.

Responsibilities:

• Support the mission and core values of Warner University, Student Life, and the Athletic Department.
• Create, implement and personally live out a spiritual formation plan with a focus on Jesus, for all members of the coaching staff and student-athletes.
• Conduct the program in accordance with NAIA, NCCAA and The Sun Conference regulations - staying current concerning sport policies, rule changes, training techniques, and strategies.
• Encourage and uphold the NAIA Champions of Character Core Values and enforce appropriate behavior during all team practices, contests, and any other team related activities.
• Hire, supervise, mentor, and evaluate assistant coaches.
• Provide a positive atmosphere that promotes a sense of community and fairness, organization, commitment, motivation, and accomplishment.
• Direct the entire recruiting process which includes strategic identification, evaluation, recruitment, and retention of prospective student-athletes that are well qualified for the University and team culture.
• Educate and inform student-athletes of the eligibility process and requirements as well as financial aid responsibilities.
• Establish and enforce rules of conduct as well as mentor student-athletes to foster spiritual, athletic, academic, emotional, and social growth; determine and implement disciplinary sanctions if student athletes fail to comply with the team, athletic department, and/or University rules and regulations.

Qualifications:

• Supportive of Warners mission, vision and core values, commitment to a Christian lifestyle, and demonstration of character in keeping with biblical models.
• Bachelors Degree required, Masters Degree preferred or an equivalent combination of training and experience in coaching collegiate baseball. Previous collegiate head coaching experience highly preferred.
• Exceptional teamwork ability as the position necessitates working closely with students as well as other coaches and staff members in the athletic program.
• Strong motivational skills to assist athletes in reaching full potential.
• Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills.