• Head Baseball Coach

    Ohio University (Athens, OH)


    Job Description:

    OHIO Athletics is a dynamic team of student-athletes, coaches and administrators with a vision to demonstrate unprecedented excellence in athletics, academics and student-athlete development. Our championship culture provides a foundation for all students to grow as a person, student and athlete.

     

    This position is responsible for providing coaching expertise and leadership for the administration of the intercollegiate athletic Baseball program; management and administration of all aspects relating to a positive and beneficial intercollegiate experience for student-athletes.

    Primary accountabilities:

    1. Teaching and coaching student-athletes in order to develop and acquire the extensive tactical, technical and physical knowledge required to be a competitive Division I intercollegiate level student-athlete. Responsible for skill evaluation, instruction, planning, organization and supervision of individual and team practices and intercollegiate athletic competitions.

    2. Administration of the sport program including hiring of assistant coaches and other support staff, implement a recruiting program scheduling of competitions, budget management, fundraising, alumni relations, and staff development. Collaborate with training staff relative to the health and safety of the student-athletes. Monitoring of the student-athlete academic progress to maintain their academic eligibility.

    3. Ensure the baseball program is in compliance with NCAA , Mid-American Conference, and Ohio University rules and regulations.

     

    Candidate must display the highest of ethical standards, be committed to recruit qualified student-athletes and display a commitment to their academic success.

    Minimum Qualifications:

    Bachelor’s degree, a minimum of three years coaching experience as a head or assistant coach on the collegiate level, and management experience required. Must have the administrative ability to manage daily operations. Working knowledge and understanding of NCAA rules and procedures is necessary. CPR certification required within 90 days of the start date.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    Master’s degree and collegiate playing experience.

     

    Planning Unit: Intercollegiate Athletics

     

    Department: ICA-Baseball

     

    Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position: Trina Jones, [email protected]

     

    Employment Type: full-time regular

    Advertised Salary:

    Salary is commensurate with experience and credentials. Employees also enjoy a generous benefits package which includes medical, vision, dental, basic and supplemental life, retirement plan with a company contribution, winter break closure, paid holidays, educational benefits for you and eligible dependents, sick leave, parental leave program, vacation, and more. Additional information is available at https://www.ohio.edu/hr/benefits.