The primary responsibilities of the Head Baseball Coach are to direct, support, and supervise a successful intercollegiate baseball program, representing assistant coaches and student-athletes. The Head Coach is responsible for the culture, budget, strategic planning, fields and facilities, policies, compliance, scholarships, promotion, and leadership of the team.
Must demonstrate a mature and expressive Christian faith commitment. Needs to passionately support and articulate the University mission and vision for athletics within the context of that mission. Must subscribe to the principles and lifestyle of the Wesleyan Church.
Duties and Responsibilities
Support the spiritual development of each player through intentional discipleship strategies, maximizing the team's potential/abilities, keeping athletes eligible, and retaining athletes through graduation
Ensure the spiritual, physical, emotional, mental, and social welfare of student-athletes
Develop, manage, and successfully lead the baseball program including practices, scheduling, recruiting, equipment management, and appropriate social media involvement
Manage and operate within budget parameters, without exception
Ensure adherence with established institutional, league, and NAIA compliance rules, policies, and procedures as well as ethical standards of behavior
Ensure satisfactory academic performance of student-athletes
Supervise and mentor coaching assistants as directed and approved by Director of Athletics
Manage all team fund-raising and booster events in accordance with University, Conference, and NAIA expectations, and institutional rules, policies, and procedures
Participate in long-range planning and assessment, attend all departmental training sessions and meetings, read and comply with all departmental policy manuals
Work closely with Facilities and Grounds workers to insure proper upkeep of athletic facilities
Opportunity to develop sport camps and conferences as fundraisers and compensation supplement
Includes other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics
Education
Must have an earned Bachelor's Degree
Preference given to degrees within the fields of Sport and Recreation Management, Health and Physical Education
Master's Degree preferred
Experience
Must have some level of experience in coaching (minimum three (3) years at the college level or as a head coach) that includes recruiting student-athletes, marketing, scheduling, equipment budgeting/management, and facility care.
Required Skills
Build a baseball program on the foundation of a disciple-making culture
Counsel with students and refer as necessary regarding spiritual, personal, emotional, or academic problems
Participate as requested in committees, councils, or professional organizations that pertain to this position
Attendance at chapel services is encouraged
Maintain a professional image and manner consistent with Indiana Wesleyan University's mission and goals. Support the policies of the student handbook with integrity
Work within the Athletic Department to foster an environment of cooperation and unity
Indiana Wesleyan University is a Christian comprehensive university of The Wesleyan Church and is committed to liberal arts and professional education.
