Head Coach - Baseball

12/2024

GORDON COLLEGE
Position Description

Title: Head Coach – Baseball

Function: Under the supervision of the Director of Athletics, the Head Baseball Coach is
responsible for the leadership and development of student-athletes, including the discipleship
of young men in the program, a highly competitive program, and a comprehensive student
support structure to facilitate their spiritual growth and areas of sport-specific technique,
strategic play, teamwork, and safety in the sport of Baseball at Gordon College. The level of
responsibility includes areas specific to Baseball and a responsibility to our student-athletes'
holistic well-being. The program's success will be measured by student outcomes, competitive
excellence, and the ability to fulfill the college's mission. This will be demonstrated by the
mentoring of student-athletes, including teaching and modeling the value of Christian
competition and leadership.

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12/2024

GORDON COLLEGE
Position Description

Title: Head Coach – Baseball

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Function: Under the supervision of the Director of Athletics, the Head Baseball Coach is
responsible for the leadership and development of student-athletes, including the discipleship
of young men in the program, a highly competitive program, and a comprehensive student
support structure to facilitate their spiritual growth and areas of sport-specific technique,
strategic play, teamwork, and safety in the sport of Baseball at Gordon College. The level of
responsibility includes areas specific to Baseball and a responsibility to our student-athletes'
holistic well-being. The program's success will be measured by student outcomes, competitive
excellence, and the ability to fulfill the college's mission. This will be demonstrated by the
mentoring of student-athletes, including teaching and modeling the value of Christian
competition and leadership.

Description of Duties and Responsibilities:
Head Coach Duties
1.

Responsible for the instruction and development of student-athletes, including sport-
specific technique, strategic play, safety, and key aspects of their position.

In collaboration with the Director of Athletics, the Head Baseball Coach should
contribute to the development and growth of the department, as well as the overall
growth of Gordon College, including service and mission opportunities to invest in the
Gordon community.

Lead the recruitment and retention of quality student-athletes who understand and
embrace the mission of Gordon College and of the Athletics Department. This requires
attending Admissions-related functions, significant correspondence to inquiries, travel to
recruit prospective student-athletes, and collaboration with campus partners.

Regularly attend department staff meetings and ensure compliance with College,
Conference of New England (CNE), and NCAA rules, as well as provide support for large
departmental initiatives (including special events), spiritual development, game
management, and alumni/fundraising activities.

Work in collaboration with campus partners to monitor academic performance of
student-athletes and collaborate in all areas of comprehensive student support,
including discipleship, development, and retention of student-athletes within their
specific sports program.

Supervise game management for other sports as part of the out-of-season schedule.

Determine fiscal requirements and budgetary recommendations for their respective
program(s), while monitoring, verifying, and reconciling expenditures of budgeted funds.

Perform other duties as assigned by respective sports supervisor or Director of Athletics.

Office hours are primarily weekdays, but responsibilities require additional hours and
flexibility, including evenings and weekends.

Campus and Community Engagement
1.

Develop and maintain professional and collaborative relationships with colleagues,
faculty and staff, campus administration, alumni, friends of the college, and trustees.

Participate in the life of the Gordon College community.

Participate and attend campus meetings and functions as needed.

Work within the framework of the rules and regulations of Gordon College.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
To fully perform the above functions, the incumbent must possess the following knowledge,
skills and abilities, or demonstrate that the major responsibilities of the job can be
accomplished, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some combination of skills
and abilities.

A bachelor's degree is required, master’s degree is preferred. Experience playing and/or
coaching at the intercollegiate level is also preferred but not required.

Effective leadership skills and motivational abilities with mentoring experiences.

Understanding and appreciation of Christian liberal arts higher education.

Knowledgeable of, and adhere to, the rules and regulations of the NCAA Division III and
the CNE Conference.

Ability to be a team player within the Department of Athletics and the institution.

Strong desire to work with, relate to, and develop student-athletes.

Sound administrative ability with emphasis on organization and attention to detail,
including effective verbal and written communication skills.

Positive mindset, solution-oriented style of leadership to contribute to a culture of
continuous improvement and collaboration.

Familiarity with basic computer operations, and ability to use common office equipment,
including the ability to operate specialized software for sports administration.

Salary and Benefits
The salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and other qualifications. This
position is full-time, 12 months, and includes a competitive benefits package including health
insurance, retirement, and other benefits.

In our Christ-centered living and learning community at Gordon College, faculty and staff affirm
the College’s Statement of Faith as an expression of their own theological convictions, and agree
to work within Gordon’s community standards in order to model these commitments for our
students’ formation. Gordon College faculty and staff support the College’s commitment to the
Shalom Statement, which includes our desire to treat all individuals as equal image-bearers of
God through justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.

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