Head Coach - Baseball

UMBC•Baltimore, MD

2d•$92,000 - $102,000•Onsite

About The Position

UMBC is accepting applications for the position of Head Baseball Coach. The Head Baseball Coach is a full-time, 12-month, benefited position responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Baseball Program. The Head Coach provides effective leadership, recruitment, coaching and monitoring of student-athletes to encourage successful academic and team performance. The Head Coach is responsible for planning the annual competition schedule, practice schedules, program administration, managing the program budget and providing for the health and safety of the athletes involved in the program.

Requirements

Bachelors degree
Three (3) years of coaching experience at a collegiate level

Nice To Haves

Five (5) years of coaching experience at the collegiate level
Playing experience at the collegiate level preferred
Individuals with knowledge or understanding of mid-major universities are highly desired

Responsibilities

Developing players (practice planning and on-field instruction, game management, attention to academics and commitment to community service)
Recruiting and retaining academically and athletically qualified student-athletes
Scheduling, booking team travel, balancing the budget, scouting, practice planning, video breakdowns, and other administrative responsibilities
Abide by all written policies and procedures of the Department of Athletics, UMBC, the America East Conference (AEC) and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
Cultivating relationships with alumni and working with Athletics Department staff around fundraising, special events and appearances

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Over 4 weeks of vacation for regular full time roles
Tuition remission
22 Days of Annual Leave
15 Days of Sick Leave
15 Holidays
3 Personal Days
8 credit hours per semester of tuition remission
Tuition remission at UMBC for eligible dependents after two years of FT employment
Life and disability insurance
Retirement plans (including the choice of joining the pension plan)
Professional development opportunities
Wellness opportunities