Head Baseball Coach

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Head Baseball Coach

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Head Baseball Coach

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Head Baseball Coach

Job Title

Head Baseball Coach

Department

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Athletics

Posting Number

req469

Description of Job Duties

Job Summary:

The Head Baseball Coach is responsible for the organization and administration of the intercollegiate baseball program within the policies, guidelines, and rules of theNCAA, the Great American Conference, and Southwestern Oklahoma State University. This includes recruiting quality student-athletes, developing successful baseball program, and scheduling. Has overall responsibility for compliance of university policies and procedures and state or federal mandates for responsibility areas. These tasks are to be performed in a manner that professionally, cordially, and efficiently assist the students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

Description of Job Duties:

Responsible for coaching men’s team in a professional and efficient manner

Responsible for recruiting and retaining quality student-athletes to SWOSU’s baseball program

Plan and coordinate practices

Monitor academic progress of student-athletes

Work cooperatively with the Athletic Director in matters pertaining to the baseball program

Coordinate travel for baseball team

Maintain baseball field for play, including raking, dragging, watering, tarping, etc.

Maintain athletic complex grounds, including mowing, dirt work, etc.

Promote and adhere toNCAArules and regulations

Assist as needed with External Affairs in fund raising efforts

Cultivate a positive and professional relationship with boosters

Promote a positive image ofSWOSUthrough participation in community and professional organizations, representingSWOSUat professional meetings and on community committees, and establishing and maintaining credible relations with various news media and other collegiate sports information offices

Responsible for the effective and efficient development and utilization of the Department’s budgetary funds, this includes overseeing and accountability for budgetary record keeping and usage of monies and scholarships

Manage assigned physical plant budget for maintenance of athletic complex.

Supervise, train, provide direction, and assign responsibilities for all assistant coaches

Additional Responsibilities:

Available to assist with situations during or after working hours whether in-person, by phone or email contact

Assist other departmental staff during needed times

Submit all paperwork in a timely manner

Attend coaches/faculty conference and meetings as required

Promote personal safety, safety procedures, and a safe work environment

Perform other duties as assigned

Terms of Employment:

12-month appointment

Reports to Athletic Director

Safety and job-related trainings will be completed as instructed

Wage to be established by SWOSU’s wage structure

Education and Experience

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree preferred. Experience in coaching baseball at college level desired.

Must achieve and maintain minimum training requirements in First Aid andCPR within first six months of employment.

Must be willing to travel and maintain a current and valid driver license.

Must be willing to drive university van’s for team travel in certain situations.

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the President ofSWOSU or his/her designee may find appropriate.

Anticipated Start Date

6/1/2024

Location

Weatherford

Employment Type

Exempt

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