Head Baseball Coach
St. Olaf College•Northfield, MN
•Onsite
About The Position
The St. Olaf Athletic Department is in search of a talented and dedicated individual who will provide leadership and direction for all aspects of the baseball program; support the Athletic Strategic Plan and the College’s mission by fostering a competitive and positive student-athlete experience; coach and develop student-athletes for success on and off the field; ensure compliance with NCAA, MIAC, and College policies.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree.
- 2+ years of high school, club or college coaching experience.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s Degree.
- 4+ years of college coaching experience.
Responsibilities
- Direct, organize and administer all aspects of the sport program.
- Organize competition schedule.
- Organize and administer practice/training and game plans and strategies.
- Manage program budget expectations.
- Coordinate alumni relations and fundraising events.
- Oversee and administer all administrative functions of the program.
- Responsible for opponent scouting, film review, and scouting reports.
- Attend all department meetings and mandatory athletic events.
- Hire, train, and supervise assistant coaches and volunteers.
- Provide appropriate support and counsel to student athletes.
- Promote a team atmosphere of inclusion and acceptance.
- Set the standards and cultural expectations of the program.
- Live out those standards and cultural expectations.
- Actively recruit qualified student athletes.
- Formulate and execute a recruiting plan that targets a diverse group of potential student athletes that can achieve high levels of success athletically, academically, socially.
- Attend recruiting events and opportunities to evaluate potential student athletes regularly.
- Maintain consistent, effective and honest communication with potential student-athletes.
- Maintain contact with high school and travel coaches, as well as parents.
- Coordinate campus visits and actively engage and participate in those visits.
- Actively engage with admissions staff and event staff.
- Comply with all NCAA Division III, MIAC, and St. Olaf Bylaws.
- Support, respect, and commit to embracing diverse backgrounds, values, and points of view to build a strong and inclusive community.
- Complete and meet deadlines for required training and performance management cycle 5.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
