Baseball Head Coach
About The Position
The Baseball Head Coach is responsible for the oversight of the Santa Fe College (SF) baseball program and administering the sport in a manner that is consistent with the policies and procedures of the college, Florida College System Activities Association, the National Junior College Athletic Association, and the Central Conference. The ideal candidate will have an appropriate combination of education, training, and experience working with students. The successful candidate will have the knowledge, skills and judgement needed to build and maintain positive and productive relationships with athletes, parents, faculty, staff, administrators, coaches and community members.
Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree with four (4) years of related experience or a combination of education and related experience equal to eight (8) years.
- A criminal background check will be conducted.
- First Aid and CPR certification.
- Must possess a valid Florida Driver License and be authorized to drive for the college.
Nice To Haves
- A master’s degree with previous college coaching experience.
Responsibilities
- Teaches individual and team skill development and strategies.
- Recruits qualified student-athletes to be members of the team.
- Advises student-athletes and helps them register for classes, enroll in the college, and prepare for transfer.
- Coaches all games and scrimmages.
- Assists in the marketing and recruitment of student-athletes to four-years schools.
- Schedules regular season games, scrimmages, and practices.
- Actively seeks support for the program from outside sources and/or sponsors.
- Schedules all travel accommodations for road games and recruiting.
- Orders all needed equipment and gear; keeps inventory.
- Follows all NJCAA and FCSAA rules as applicable to the Baseball program.
- Counsels team members regarding baseball, academics, and life circumstances.
- Engages with the community via camps and clinics.
- Engages alumni and encourages their involvement.
- Follows and adheres to NJCAA, FCSAA, and SF rules and regulations.
- Maintains working knowledge of baseball skills and strategies and effectively teaches them to the team.
- Understands NCAA and NAIA eligibility rules as they relate to student-athletes transferring to four-year institutions.
- Maintains knowledge of financial aid options to support student-athletes in meeting college costs.
- Provides service to the college through participation in events, committees, and other college activities.
- Complies with all published College Rules, procedures, guidelines, and laws/regulations governing public employees, including but not limited to those related to document retention and destruction, FERPA, and confidentiality.
- Strictly honors the privacy, security, and confidentiality of records and other sensitive information according to appropriate state, federal, and college regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Provides service excellence through courteous, informed, accessible, and professional engagement.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
