Head Baseball Coach

Job Summary

Responsible for all aspects in leading a competitive NAIA Men's Baseball program and provide the necessary leadership and to plan, organize, and to carry out the objectives of the university athletic program.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute recruitment and retention of quality student athletes including but not limited to off-campus evaluation, contacts, organization of on-campus visits, and tryouts

• Build and sustain positive relationships with student-athletes, former players, faculty, alumni, staff, media, boosters, and the community.

• Demonstrate knowledge and ability to implement effective coaching theory, strategies, and techniques appropriate for college athletes.

• Work effectively with student athletes of varying abilities, socio-economic, and cultural backgrounds to instill commitment, discipline, and teamwork

• Responsible for inventory, selection and care of equipment and proper care of the school facilities including the Baseball field.

• Manage the team budget and put together a competitive schedule in line with that budget.

• Communicate effectively with team members, recruits, and administration.

• Emphasize academic success and service to all team members.

• Motivate and mentor collegiate student-athletes

• Advise and instruct student-athletes on skill development.

• Scouting of opponents and instructing team on the strategies that will be implemented.

• Commit to all NAIA, Sooner Athletic Conference, and Oklahoma Panhandle State University Athletics Department policies and procedures. Advise student-athletes in their day-to-day activities.

• Maintain a good working relationship with all athletic coaches and staff regarding facility use and condition.

Qualifications

• Previous successful coaching experience and/or playing experience and recruiting at the collegiate level.

• Ability to work various hours, including nights and weekends throughout the year for practice, games and recruiting.

• Excellent written/oral communication, as well as demonstrate strong organizational skills.

• Must be able to lift more than 25-lb. objects; frequent bending, stooping, and walking.

About Oklahoma Panhandle State University (OPSU): OPSU is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is the first public Hispanic Serving Institution in Oklahoma. The university is a baccalaureate degree granting institution located in Goodwell, Oklahoma. Rooted in "Progress through Knowledge," OPSU is committed to promoting excellence in the preparation of students for success in a global community. Our university achieved multiple rankings by the 2023 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings: #3 Best Value Regional Colleges West; #8 Top Public Colleges for the Western Region; and #17 Best Regional Colleges West. U.S New and World Report also recognized OPSU as one of the top ten universities in Oklahoma, standing out of our affordable tuition rates.