Head Baseball Coach

University of Maine System•Fort Kent, ME

2d•Onsite

About The Position

UMFK is seeking to hire a Head Baseball Coach in its athletics department. The Head Baseball Coach oversees the day-to-day operations of the program. They will coach intercollegiate Baseball, recruit as permitted by USCAA rules, conduct on-the-field teaching and coaching. This position requires frequent travel, work in the evenings, on weekends and holidays. This position will also include secondary responsibilities in Athletics to service the athletic program and the University. This will be determined by the area of departmental need and the related background of the successful candidate to service the institution in this administrative capacity.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
Prior related coaching experience
Knowledge of rules and statistics
Familiarity with NCAA/NAIA/USCAA standards, rules, and procedures
Excellent communication skills
Ability to deal with a wide variety of people in a courteous, tactful and efficient manner, organization skills, detailed-oriented, and ability to meet tight deadlines

Nice To Haves

Previous collegiate baseball playing experience
Previous college coaching experience
Athletic administrative experience

Responsibilities

Coaches intercollegiate Baseball.
Collaborates with the Admissions Department and Recruiting Coordinator in recruiting student athletes
Plans, arranges, and directs team practices, travel, and competitions
Mentor, advise and track academic eligibility regulations for student athletes
Manages the care of team equipment, uniforms and training gear
Assists with transportation by driving team vehicles
Work closely with Athletic Trainer for student/athletes' care and prevention of injuries
Arrange competitive game schedule within budget limits
To represent the University at professional meetings and other special or public events.
To function as a member of the University Community by accepting special and committee assignments as may be requested by supervisor,
To assist in developing alumni athletic events, community relationships, and fund-raising opportunities
To collaborate with the Sports Information Director and Media Relations office in the preparation of press releases, and the arrangement of media coverage for athletic events, and ensure that the appropriate media is informed of the results of all athletic events.
Maintain a roster of 24 to 30.
Other duties as assigned.
To be determined by departmental and institutional needs, as well as the professional background of the successful candidate.