Head Coach, Baseball

Jefferson Health Plans • Philadelphia, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Head Coach is responsible for leading all aspects of their respective NCAA sport program, including recruiting, training, and mentoring student athletes to achieve success in competition, academics, and personal development. This position requires a strong commitment to fostering a culture of excellence, integrity, sportsmanship, and inclusion. In addition to coaching responsibilities, the role includes administrative duties that support the broader operations and initiatives of the athletic department, assigned based on the candidate's experience and strengths. This dual responsibility provides an opportunity to contribute strategically to departmental goals while building a successful, values driven, and student centered athletic program.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• A minimum of three years of coaching experience, preferably as a head coach at the collegiate level

Nice To Haves

• master’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
• Demonstrated ability to ensure a safe training and competitive environment by applying sport‑specific safety protocols, emergency procedures, and risk‑management practices.
• Competent in the safe use, maintenance, and oversight of all equipment, facilities, and training environments relevant to the sport.
• Committed to safeguarding the wellbeing of student‑athletes and staff in varied conditions and competitive contexts.
• In‑depth understanding of the sport’s technical, tactical, and strategic components, including athlete development, practice design, performance evaluation, and overall program management.
• Ability to implement training methodologies that support skill progression, competitive excellence, and long‑term program success.
• Proven ability to identify and recruit talented student-athletes who align with the program's values and academic standards.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for engaging with student-athletes, colleagues, alumni, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively within a collaborative athletic department and contribute to the institution's broader mission.
• Dedication to supporting student-athletes' academic, personal, and professional development.
• Competence with software and tools related to program management, recruitment, and communication.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities, including scheduling, budgeting, and program logistics, efficiently and effectively.

Benefits

• medical (including prescription)
• supplemental insurance
• dental
• vision
• life and AD&D insurance
• short- and long-term disability
• flexible spending accounts
• retirement plans
• tuition assistance
• voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts.
• tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level