Head Coach (NAIA) Baseball

National Collegiate Athletic Association; Kokomo (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Head Coach for its baseball program, responsible for overseeing operations, recruiting, and developing student athletes. This role emphasizes leadership, teamwork, and community engagement, ensuring athletes achieve their academic and athletic goals. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and organizational skills, alongside a commitment to maintaining the program's integrity and success. Join a vibrant athletic department dedicated to fostering talent and supporting student athletes in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of coaching experience required.
• 1+ years of management experience required.

Responsibilities

• Manage baseball program operations including recruiting and athlete support.
• Oversee practice/game management and skill development.
• Maintain program budget and manage coaching staff.

Skills

English communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Team building

Conflict management

Judgment and decision making

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master’s Degree

Job description

Departmental Responsibilities:

Manage and oversee the operations of the baseball program including but not limited to recruiting, retaining, and helping student athletes graduate.

Practice/game management, skill development, travel organization, academic supervision, equipment management, and fundraising.

Must teach life skills, provide academic support, and impart baseball specific knowledge and training to the student athletes.

Support the mission of the university by serving the greater Kokomo community and region on committees and helping to keep regional talent in the area.

Must follow University, River State Conference and NAIA policies and compliance regulations.

Assist in the management and maintenance of the Kokomo Municipal stadium, supervise assistant coaches, volunteer coaches and student employees.

Planning practices, preparing schedules, maintaining equipment inventory, managing budgets and scholarship dollars.

Additionally, it is expected the Head Coach will serve on NAIA and River States Conference Committees as requested.

Game Day management as needed

Should be committed to the success of the entire athletics department, contributing positively to a culture of teamwork, shared purpose, and mutual support across all programs.

Fundamental Responsibilities:

Complies fully with all NAIA, applicable athletic conference, and Indiana University rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Failure to do so may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.

Provides leadership and instruction in the personal and athletic development of student athletes by counseling team members in academic, disciplinary, sportsmanship, and personal matters, as appropriate.

Develops a competitively successful team to represent Indiana University positively and responsibly. Provides student athletes the opportunity for a positive experience and climate in which to achieve their academic, athletic, and personal goals.

Performs recruiting duties by formulating a plan to incorporate coverage of all prospective student athletes and recruiting high-quality student-athletes that meet or exceed university qualifications.

Represents the team, department, and university in a positive, professional, and ethical manner; responds appropriately to media, marketing, fund-raising, and community service requests, as assigned. Exhibits professionalism in a manner consistent with the missions and goals of Indiana University, applicable athletic conference, and the NAIA.

Directs coaching staff, when applicable.

Maintains program budget.

Qualifications Education

Required: Bachelor's Degree

Preferred: Master’s degree

Qualifications Work

Required: 4 or more years of coaching experience

Required: 1 or more years of management experience

Qualifications Skills

Proficient in English written and verbal communication skills

Maintains a high degree of professionalism

Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills

Demonstrates a high commitment to quality

Excellent organizational skills

Excellent collaboration and team building skills

Effectively coaches and delivers constructive feedback

Instills commitment to organizational goals

Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision making skills

Effective conflict management skills

Builds and manages effective teams