Men's Head Baseball Coach

Description

Job Summary:

This position exists for the purpose of providing leadership and oversight to the baseball program at Lancaster Bible College and assistance to the Athletics program.

Department: Athletics

Reports to: Director of Athletics

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains seasonal coaches.
• Oversees the daily workflow of baseball administration.

Personal Qualities:

• Self-awareness of personal strengths and limitations
• The desire to grow, develop, and mature, both spiritually and professionally.

• The ability to create and maintain a Christian professional atmosphere in all internal and external relationships.
• A spirit of cooperation and willingness to serve others.
• The desire and ability to disciple and mentor students.
• A professional appearance.

Education and Experience:

• A bachelors degree in academics, athletics, or a related field. Masters degree preferred.
• Previous collegiate participation and/or coaching experience.
• A demonstrated ability to develop the academic, spiritual, physical, and social needs of college athletes.
• Knowledge and understanding of collegiate baseball and NCAA regulations
• Coaching certification or relative course work preferred.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to communicate the uniqueness of Lancaster Bible College to prospective students and parents.
• First Aid and CPR certified
• Licenses: Current and valid drivers license required.
• Ability to work independently and have the ability to work evenings and weekends to accomplish the tasks necessary for success in this field.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Coaching Responsibilities

• Prepare Men's Baseball team for full intercollegiate season that is compliant to the NCAA, NCCAA, and United East guidelines.
• Recruit locally, regionally, and nationally student-athletes that are a fit to Lancaster Bible College and coordinate all aspects of recruitment via mailings, telephone, travel, and visits. Recruit to meet the expected minimum number of 36 student-athletes for the Baseball program.
• Oversee the development of a culture that fits the philosophy of athletics and is a beacon to the LBC family and community.
• Demonstrate Christian values in attitudes, words, and actions at games, practices, trips, meals, etc.
• Ensure devotional times are conducted by players/coaches and goals of the athletic department are achieved each season.
• Organize and conduct preseason tryouts and in season practices.
• Select, supervise and evaluate assistant coaching staff.
• Verify roster accuracy for eligibility sheets; coordinate with compliance director on questions or concerns.
• Oversee student-athletes academic progress and be available for consultation/support for student-athletes.
• Work closely with Sports Information Director to develop a media plan and be available for interviews and speaking engagements both internally and externally.
• Attend regular department meetings.
• Perform assigned operational duties which may include game management and field maintenance.