Head Baseball Coach

Company: NCAA
Location: Daphne
Posted on: September 15, 2023

Job Description:

Details

Posted: 11-Aug-23

Location: Daphne, Alabama

Type: Full-time

Salary: 50,000-70,000

Categories:
Coaching
Coaching - Baseball

Sector:
Collegiate Sports

Required Education:
4 Year Degree

Internal Number: 002

United States Sports Academy (USSA) seeks a mature and experienced professional to serve as our inaugural Head Baseball Coach and launch our baseball program from the inception point. The Head Baseball Coach is expected to lead the university team in all aspects of student-athlete success by modeling a championship program in character and communication, both on the field and in the classroom. USSA has been conferring regionally and nationally accredited degrees for over 50 years but has just decided to add intercollegiate sports.
All Baseball practices and games will be held at the Daphne City Recreation Center. The expectation is 15-20 men will take the field in August 2024. A scholarship program is in place to assist with recruiting. USSA student-athletes are asked to take at least two courses per semester on campus, no less than 12 credit hours for eligibility.
JOB EXPECTATIONS:
-Mentorship and exemplary modeling for young men to grow and develop into successful leaders in society.
-Leadership and behavioral exercise for the student-athletes in the program.
-Recruiting and retaining quality student-athletes who understand and embrace USSA's mission and vision.
-Leading administrative and organizational decisions for the program.
-Daily practice and game responsibilities while building a championship team.
-Maintaining close and open communication with all stakeholders.
-Creating service opportunities for student-athletes to give back to the community.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
-Responsible for leading, managing, and developing the Baseball program including:
a.Recruitment and retention of the men participating in the program.
b.Specified areas of teaching within the program, including character building activities, academic studies, and community ethos.
c.On and off field coaching and instruction for game day preparation.
d.Prepare team through scouting reports, regional connectivity, and internal/ external communications.
e.Monitor academic performance of student-athletes, partner with Academic Services for sustainability and success with persistence toward a degree.
f.Office work, including but not limited to, game contracts and scheduling, budget management, travel and equipment needs, training and conditioning while partnering with other athletic staff.
-Lead with the planning and oversight of the baseball budget.
-Visibility and engagement with the campus and community as a respected leader.
-Contribute to the development and growth of the athletic department.
-Other duties as assigned by the Associate Director of Athletics or Assistant Director of Athletics.

The Head Baseball Coach will report directly to the Associate Director of Athletics, Shealynn Miller. This is a full-time position with a starting salary range of $50,000 to $70,000 per year, dependent on credentials and experience, plus benefits. Our goal is to select a Head Coach by November 1, 2023, so they can begin their recruiting cycle for the 2024-2025 academic year. However, January 1, 2024, would be the latest start date. To apply, please email a cover letter and resume to athletics@ussa.edu with subject line "USSA Head Baseball Coach".

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred.
• Experience in coaching baseball (3-5 years); collegiate level coaching preferred.
• Commitment to adhering to all policies, rules, and regulations of USSA and athletic governing body, representing the university at the highest level.
• Ability to work cooperatively with other administrators, coaches, students, faculty and staff members, community leaders, and parents.
• Ability to join and engage with the USSA family for any and all campus events.
• Desire to build a proud, distinguished, championship program.

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