Head Baseball Coach

The University of Missouri – St. Louis, a member of the Great Lakes Valley Conference, is accepting applications for the position of Men’s Baseball Coach. This is a 12-month full time benefited position.

General Summary: In accordance with the mission of the Department of Athletics, administer the progress and success of the intercollegiate men’s baseball program within the guidelines of the NCAA Division II, the Great Lakes Valley Conference, and the University of Missouri – St. Louis. This will include all pre-season, in-season and post-season activities necessary to the development of a regionally and nationally-competitive team.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Recruit highly qualified student-athletes consistent with the standards of a competitive NCAA Division II men’s baseball program in alignment of the academic standards of the university.
• Coordinate the evaluation, recruitment, preparation and development of all student-athletes.
• Knowledge of and adherence to all NCAA rules, policies and procedures pertaining to men’s baseball.
• Attend and participate in monthly NCAA rules compliance meetings.
• Monitor and encourage the scholastic progress of student-athletes in conjunction with the Athletic Academic Advising Office, to promote their academic success.
• Responsible for adherence to the program’s budget.
• Coordinate travel arrangements, equipment purchases, and expense reports.
• Establish and maintain quality relationships with alumni and support organizations
• Participate in department fund raising, promotional and public relations events including media interviews, speaking engagements and campus and community outreach and service projects
• Supervise assistant coaches.
• Coordinate summer camps in conjunction with University guidelines.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Employment will require a criminal background check.

To apply: All applications must be submitted via e-mail. Applicants should send a cover letter, resume and the names, phone numbers, addresses and e-mail addresses of five professional references online at www.umsl.jobs
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The University will not sponsor applicants for this position for employment visas.

Shift

Work Hours: Varies during the sports season
Salary

Salary commensurate with experience
Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree in related/relevant area or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 6 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary
Preferred Qualifications

Preferred qualifications include a master’s degree, a minimum of three years of experience as a successful head baseball coach at the college level, demonstrated success in recruitment of scholarship athletes, knowledge of and adherence to NCAA rules and regulations, strong leadership and communication skills and a commitment to athletic excellence in an academic environment.

Inclusive Excellence Statement

As one of the most culturally and ethnically diverse campuses in Missouri, UMSL is committed to maintaining a climate where all students, faculty, staff and visitors can explore their interests, refine their talents and flourish. Inclusive excellence is embedded in our strategic plan which focuses on actions to recruit and retain diverse students and employees and promote activities that encourage civil and constructive discourse, reasoned thought and sustained dialogue in an environment of inclusion , respect and appreciation.
Benefit Eligibility

The University of Missouri - St. Louis offers benefit-eligible employees a wide variety of benefits including: health, dental and vision coverage effective on the first day of employment, retirement, paid time off, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents and employee and dependent life insurance.