Posting Details

Position Information

Job Category

Staff

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Category

Staff

Position Title

Head Baseball Coach

Working Title

Head Baseball Coach

Scheduled Hours Per Week

37.5

FLSA Status

Exempt

Job Summary

| Job Summary |
The Head Baseball Coach at Concord University is responsible for oversight of all phases of the Division II Baseball program in compliance with all NCAA, MEC Conference and institutional rules and regulations. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to: coaching and student-athlete skill development, recruiting, budgeting, team travel, and providing a positive collegiate experience for student-athletes.

This is an eleven month position, with benefits. Salary will be commensurate with experience. |

Duties and Responsibilities

| Duty/Responsibility |
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Effectively coach a competitive baseball program in a manner, which promotes sportsmanship among athletes, ensuring compliance with all NCAA conference, MEC, and institutional rules and regulations
• Recruit qualified student athletes to participate in the men’s athletic program, and effectively promoting Concord University academic and athletic programs to potential students
• Develop a sports program that challenges student-athletes to succeed individually and as a team within the structure of the Department of Athletics.
• Ensure that players associated with the baseball program are eligible under NCAA and MEC regulations
• Develop and implement clinic(s), summer camp(s), and effectively monitoring student athlete academic progress; referring or counseling where appropriate, and motivating the athlete;
• Establish and maintain good personal relationships with student athletes, staff, the community and the media.
• Provide student-athletes with appropriate coaching by imparting knowledge of the game and strategies for success.
• Utilize video and other technology to provide instruction.
• Design and implement skill instruction drills for individual and team practices.
• Provide oversight (or designate an oversight) for training and team-building activities.
• Demonstrate a commitment to assisting student-athletes achieve academic success.
• Encourage student-athletes to participate in the personal growth opportunities offered by the institution and the department.
• Oversee various administrative tasks related to the operation of the program such as budget management, coordination of team travel, and reporting of recruiting activities.
• This position will have a secondary duty within the athletic department assigned by the Director of Athletics. | | % of Time | 100 |

Education/Knowledge

| Minimum Education | Bachelor's | | Required Licenses/Certification |
• A bachelor’s degree is required; master’s degree is preferred.
• Previous experience coaching on the collegiate level

A valid driver’s license is required. | | Required Skills |
- A thorough knowledge of applicable NCAA rules and regulations is required. - Demonstrated knowledge of all applicable NCAA, conference, and institutional rules and regulations is required. - Demonstrated expertise in coaching Baseball is required. - Ability to lead and motivate student-athletes is required. - Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required. |

Required Experience

| Type of experience Needed | Previous experience coaching on the collegiate level | | Amount of Experience Needed (Months/Years) | More than 3 years |

Posting Detail Information

| Close Date | | | Open Until Filled | No | | Additional Information |
Concord University is a public comprehensive university with a rich history as one of the oldest institutions of higher learning in West Virginia. Founded in 1872 as a state Normal School to prepare teachers, Concord University (CU) is a public, career focused liberal arts institution located in rural southern West Virginia.

Concord University (CU) offers talented individuals a wide array of fulfilling career opportunities from entry through academic or administrative professional levels. To maintain an outstanding talent pool, we employ individuals regionally, nationally, and internationally to attract top candidates.

If you are looking for more than just a job, then I encourage you to browse our website and visit our job opportunities regularly. Learn more about Concord University and why it should be your first choice, not only for quality educational opportunities but also for exemplary employment.

Applications will only be accepted through Concord University’s online application site at https://jobs.concord.edu/**. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

Concord University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and encourages all qualified candidates to apply.**

We are committed to attracting and retaining quality faculty and staff. In doing so, Concord University offers outstanding benefit packages including:

• Work week of 37.5 hrs.
• Holidays – Employees receive 13-14 Paid Holidays Annually
• Annual and Sick Leave –Staff earn up to 24 days of annual leave per year (max 360 hours) and up to 18 days of sick leave per year.
• Health Insurance – Concord University offers health insurance through West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Agency (PEIA).
• Tuition and Fee Waivers- Professional development and education opportunities including tuition waiver program for employees, spouse, and eligible dependents.
• Retirement Plans – TIAA’s automatic retirement plan is a 401(a) plan into which six (6) percent of the employee’s total salary is automatically withheld pre-tax and deposited into the employee’s TIAA retirement account. The university matches the employees 6% contribution
• Life Insurance – Basic term life insurance ($10,000) at no cost and may purchase optional life insurance coverage with pre-tax earnings.
• Mountaineer Flexible Benefits. This is an IRS approved, tax free account that saves money on eligible health, medical, dental, and dependent care expenses.
• Annual Increment Pay

| | Quick Link to Posting | https://jobs.concord.edu/postings/3086 |

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Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter 3. Other Document Optional Documents