Premier Club Coach - Baseball

Creighton University; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned educational institution in Omaha seeks a Premier Baseball Head Coach to lead its Premier Club Baseball program. This role involves recruiting athletes, managing the team, and overseeing all aspects of the program including budgeting and fundraising. Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree and have prior coaching or playing experience at the high school or college level. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential, along with an ability to work evenings and weekends for practices and games.

Qualifications

• Prior playing or coaching experience at high school or collegiate level.
• Understanding of college recruitment practices.
• Willingness to obtain CPR, First Aid, AED instructor certification.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends for practices and games.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and secure a full team roster.
• Oversee team administration and budgeting.
• Coach team members on site with strategies and feedback.
• Ensure safety of team members following policies.
• Attend meetings and collaborate with campus groups.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Fundraising

Communication

Practice planning

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Reporting to the Director of Premier Club Sports, the Premier Baseball Head Coach oversees all aspects of the college's Premier Club Baseball program, providing leadership, organization, and instruction to student-athletes. This position supports the educational mission of the University by fostering student development, teamwork, and sportsmanship within a competitive environment. Main responsibilities include recruiting, securing a complete team roster, team management, fundraising, and budget management. Being competitive and goal oriented is essential. Promotes a positive team culture emphasizing respect, accountability, and enhancing the student's overall college experience. Serves as a mentor, models professional behavior, and represents the University in a positive manner at all times.

This position will require working occasional evenings and weekends for practices and games.

Essential Functions:

• Recruit and secure a full team roster as determined appropriate by the Director. Participate in Enrollment Management events and activities such as CU Sundays, Admitted Student Days, campus visits, etc.
• Oversee team administration, including but limited to communicating with regional/national organizations; arranging practices, competitions, and travel, budgeting, fundraising, and securing sponsorships.
• Coach team members on site: plan and lead practices; create strategies; provide individual and team feedback; mentor students in good sportsmanship; travel with team.
• Ensure safety of team members: follow university policies and procedures;
• Attend meetings and collaborate with campus groups and organizations as needed.
• Commitment to the mission of Creighton University, collegiate premier club sports and student development

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in related field required.
• Prior playing or coaching experience at the high school or collegiate level, in the National Club Baseball Association (NCBA) or similar competitive setting.
• Understanding of college recruitment practices.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Experience with programs outlined in position summary.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends for practices and games.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Licenses/Certifications:

• CPR, First Aid, AED instructor certification required (or willingness to obtain within first 60 days of employment)
• Ability to obtain any required certifications and training associated with said sport.