Head Coach, Baseball

Tennessee Board of Regents; Dyersburg (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Head Coach for their men's baseball program. This full-time position involves overseeing all aspects of the program, including recruitment, practice scheduling, and compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and at least three years of coaching experience, along with strong communication skills to mentor student-athletes effectively. This role also includes participation in fundraising activities, ensuring a vibrant and successful athletic department. Join a dynamic team and make a significant impact on student-athletes' lives through sports.

Benefits

Vacation and Sick Leave

14 Paid Holidays

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

Retirement Plans

Optional 401K and 403B Plans

Educational Benefits for Employee and Dependents

State Employee Discount Program

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with at least three years of baseball coaching experience.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to mentor student-athletes.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the men's baseball program and recruitment activities.
• Schedule practices and games, ensuring compliance with NJCAA and TCCAA rules.

Skills

Communication Skills

Mentoring

Fundraising

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

Driver's License

Commercial Driver's License

Job description

This regular, full-time position is responsible for the overall supervision and operation of the men’s baseball program. The position supervises the regular, full-time Assistant Men’s Baseball Coach and reports to the Athletic Director, in the Division of External Affairs. This position will participate in regular fundraising activities for the baseball program and athletic department.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for complying with the rules and regulations of the NJCAA and TCCAA as they relate to the men’s baseball program.
• Responsible for coordinating student-athlete recruitment activities for the men’s baseball team including, but not limited to, tracking the admissions and eligibility process involving recruited student-athletes.
• Responsible for scheduling and supervising all practices and games and submitting statistics to the TCCAA, Region VII and NJCAA national office.
• Make travel arrangements for the men’s baseball team and reserving DSCC vehicles as early as possible to avoid scheduling conflicts.
• Encourage academic success, retention, and graduation of student-athletes. Responsible for monitoring and supporting the student-athletes’ academic progress through monitoring study hall hours, obtaining feedback from faculty and promoting graduation.
• Supervise the volunteer assistant coach or other volunteers aiding with the men’s baseball team. Ensure timely submission of a Volunteer Agreement to the office of Human Resources each year for every volunteer.
• Maintain equipment and facilities related to the men’s baseball program.
• Provide timely publicity and schedule updates to the Director of Public Information.
• Develop and participate in fundraising activities for the Athletic Department.
• Participate in all DSCC athletic committee meetings, staff meetings, mandatory coaches’ meetings held by the TCCAA, Region VII and NJCAA national office, and serving on college committees.
• Prepare for out-of-town travel by submitting travel authorizations and any advancements in a timely manner and by providing itemized receipts and group travel summaries upon return to the college.
• Coordinate all aspects of the men’s baseball program budget with the Athletic Director in a fiscally responsible manner.
• Participate in the annual athletic recognition program. Recruit, coach, and assist the instructor of record with the baseball activity courses, and assist with intramural baseball opportunities.
• Submit a mid-year and end-of-year program summary to the Athletic Director.

Working Conditions :

Restricted: Sustained posture or intense attentiveness for prolonged periods. Light lifting (less than 50 lbs), some walking, pushing, and pulling on a regular basis. Occasional exposure to risk controlled by safety precautions. Frequency or severity is limited. Travel, including overnight travel, will be required to and from games, and for college or program activities.

Required Qualifications:

The coach will have reliable transportation and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Minimum Requirements of Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• No less than three (3) years of baseball coaching experience.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to mentor student athletes.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Baseball coaching experience at the collegiate level.
• Master's degree with 18 graduate semester hours in a teaching discipline from a regionally accredited institution preferred.
• Demonstrated record of successful recruitment of student athletes at the collegiate level.
• Commercial driver’s license.

Salary Range-$40,600-$50,700

Dyersburg State offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:

• Vacation and Sick Leave
• 14 paid holidays
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Retirement plans
• Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
• Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents
• State Employee Discount Program with over 900 merchants

Special Instructions to Applicants:

To be considered for this position applicant must submit an application, a resume, cover letter, and transcripts if applicable. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the application process; but official transcripts are required upon hire. You also must provide the contact information for a minimum of three (3) professional references.

Your skills, abilities, qualifications, and years of experience will be evaluated using only what is recorded on your application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

A completed satisfactory background check will be required before hire.

Dyersburg State Community Collegeis a TBR and AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against students, employees, or applicants for admission or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other legally protected class with respect to all employment, programs and activities.