Baseball Coach

Tennessee Board of Regents•Tullahoma, TN

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Motlow State Community College is seeking applications for a Baseball Coach. This position is responsible for managing the baseball program within the guidelines set by the Athletic Director, NJCAA, and TCCAA rules. The coach will assess student-athlete skills, recruit motivated individuals who aim to graduate from Motlow State and excel both academically and athletically. A key responsibility is ensuring each student-athlete is on track to graduate, competes at a high level, and remains eligible financially and academically.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree earned from a regionally accredited institution
Two years’ experience as a head baseball coach or four years’ experience as an assistant coach at the college level or four years’ experience as a head basketball coach at the high school or AAU level.
Knowledge of National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) and Tennessee Community College Athletic Association (TCCAA) rules.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree earned from a regionally accredited institution
Two years’ experience as a head baseball coach or four years’ experience as an assistant coach at the college level or four years’ experience as a head baseball coach at the high school level.
Knowledge of National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) and Tennessee Community College Athletic Association (TCCAA) rules.
Ability to be credentialed to teach in a discipline offered at Motlow State.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Manage Baseball program within confines set by Athletic Director, the NJCAA and the TCCAA rules.
Work within the confines of the existing program budget as determined by the athletic director.
Compile, prepare and submit all reports or proper documents required for management of the program, student-athletes and student-athlete transfers within established timelines.
Adhere to NJCAA and TCCAA rules. Report any activities or situations that may be violations of Motlow policies, and NJCAA or TCCAA rules to the Athletic Director immediately.
Organize and direct team activities, including practice, conditioning, study hall, and all game-day activities.
Organize and conduct team activities that benefit surrounding communities.
Motivate student-athletes to perform at their peak level on the court or field and in the classroom.
Secure personnel and equipment to film games and keep accurate game statistics.
Conduct in-season and offseason planning; including scheduling, equipment, field or court maintenance, student-athlete financial aid, student-athlete eligibility, road-trip accommodations, etc. in a timely manner as determined by the Athletic Director.
Assist the Sports Information Director with promotion of their program through media interviews, updated statistics, photo opportunities, etc.
Conduct themselves in a manner that reflects positively on Motlow State on the court and field as well as in the community.
Cultivate relationships with high schools that support and enhance recruiting of high-caliber student-athletes.
Recruit student-athletes, while complying with all NJCAA and TCCAA rules, who are motivated to become the best they can be on and off the court or field and who are motivated to graduate from Motlow State.
Evaluate and compare athletic talent for potential growth and development of student-athletes.
Maintain correspondence with a large number of prospects: e-mail, letters, and phone throughout the recruitment process.
Conduct fundraising opportunities and activities as approved by the Athletic Director.
Ensure cleanliness and organization of their team locker rooms, facilities and office areas, as well as keep the weight room and training room functional.
Coaches who do not teach will be assigned additional duties commiserate with their educational and work background for 15-hours a week of non-athletic service to the college.
Other duties as assigned