Head Baseball Coach

HEAD BASEBALL COACH

JOB SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE:
This position will report to the Athletic Director. The Head Coach will be responsible for recruiting and
maintaining the appropriate number of student-athletes for their program. The Head Coach is
expected to run a competitive program, develop character, and graduate the student-athletes in their
program.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Recruit and Graduate student-athletes.
• Coach/Teach Athletes (prepare practice schedules and oversee day to day activities.)
• Maintain a competitive and successful program.
• Monitor student-athlete academic work and progress toward a degree.
• Maintain appropriate roster size through retention and recruiting (Approximate Squad Size of 33).
• Comply with SCAC/NCAA rules and regulations and support NCAA DIII / SCAC Philosophy and

Mission.

HEAD BASEBALL COACH

JOB SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE:
This position will report to the Athletic Director. The Head Coach will be responsible for recruiting and
maintaining the appropriate number of student-athletes for their program. The Head Coach is
expected to run a competitive program, develop character, and graduate the student-athletes in their
program.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Recruit and Graduate student-athletes.
• Coach/Teach Athletes (prepare practice schedules and oversee day to day activities.)
• Maintain a competitive and successful program.
• Monitor student-athlete academic work and progress toward a degree.
• Maintain appropriate roster size through retention and recruiting (Approximate Squad Size of 33).
• Comply with SCAC/NCAA rules and regulations and support NCAA DIII / SCAC Philosophy and

Mission.

• Schedule contests and plan travel.
• Oversee the budget (maintain & stay within).
• Supervise assistant coaches (when applicable).
• Coordinate fundraising with Advancement to promote Ozarks athletics.
• Represent the University at SCAC/NCAA meetings and conferences, as necessary.
• Game-day responsibilities: prepare fields, secure officials, game-day personnel, etc.
• Assist with other sports game-day activities, as assigned.
• Promote your program (on campus, in the community, outside the community – speeches to local

organizations, player volunteer work, camps, etc.).

• Attain/Maintain CPR/AED certification.
• Assist with playoffs (if hosting).
• Professional Development – annually attend clinics or do other things to better your coaching ability.
• Represent the University on and off the field in a positive fashion. Maintain appropriate relationships
and communicate appropriately with Alumni, SA’s, Team, Coaching Staff, Community, and SCAC.

• Other duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Excellent organizational ability, high level of accuracy, attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills.
• Able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously and with minimal supervision.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office Word Pro, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Enjoy working with college students.
• Work evenings and weekends as required Enjoy working with college students.
• Travel, including overnight and/or weekend.

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QUALIFICATIONS:

• Required: Bachelor’s Degree
• Preferred: Master’s Degree
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations
• Coaching and/or playing experience at the collegiate level
• The successful candidate must demonstrate effective and excellent leadership, motivational,

organizational and interpersonal skills.

University of the Ozarks reserves the right to consider an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or
experience necessary to perform successfully the major duties and responsibilities of the position.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the search is completed. Please send a
letter of application; resume and three current letters of references to: humanresources@ozarks.edu

ABOUT UNIVERSITY OF THE OZARKS
The University of the Ozarks values personal attention and collegiality, thus a familiarity with and
understanding of a small and residential campus are highly desirable. A sincere interest in students, excellent
communication skills, and support of the University’s mission are also required.

Ranked in the Top 10 of Southern region comprehensive baccalaureate institutions by U. S. News & World
Report, University of the Ozarks is a Presbyterian-related institution that blends the liberal arts and
professional preparation in a student-centered environment emphasizing quality teaching and student learning.
The University serves approximately 800 undergraduate students on a beautiful campus in Clarksville,
Arkansas, located along Interstate-40 approximately 90 miles northwest of Little Rock, and nestled between
the Arkansas River and the Ozark Mountains. The University serves students from diverse religious, cultural,
educational and economic backgrounds and welcomes students from throughout the U.S. and from more than
20 countries around the world. Knowing that diversity contributes to academic excellence and rich and
rewarding communities, Ozarks is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty, staff and student
body. The University is especially interested in applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences and
those with a successful record of teaching and working with diverse students, including historically
underrepresented minority students and other underserved populations. Recent campaigns have enhanced
facilities, academic programs and other campus initiatives. For more information about the University of the
Ozarks, visit www.ozarks.edu.

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