Head Baseball Coach

Title: Head Baseball Coach

Division: President's Office

Department: Athletics

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary Range: $80,000 - 82,000

EEO Job Group: 2 C9

Position Summary

The University of Southern Indiana is accepting applications for Head Baseball Coach.

Manage and administer all phases of the Division 1 Baseball program, within the guidelines, rules and regulation of the University, OVC, and the NCAA.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Schedule and conduct regular practice sessions in and out of season, as allowed.

• Coach team during scheduled events.

• Determine and implement the strategies necessary to motivate the players to maximum levels of individual and team performance.

• Conduct coaches' preparatory meetings and teaching procedures for the assistant coaching staff.

• Develop comprehensive and functional knowledge of the sport, and actively seek development of new performance methods and strategies.

• Responsible for searching, selecting, and training qualified assistant coaches with the approval of the Director of Athletics, and in accordance with all University personnel and affirmative action programs and procedures.

• Direct and manage assistant coaches. Delegate and prioritize administrative responsibilities.

• Maintain a thorough familiarity with all applicable NCAA, OVC, and departmental rules and regulations.

• Cooperate with Associate Director of Athletics in seeking that all staff members are familiar with and in compliance with all rules and regulations governing conduct.

• Responsible for overseeing and administration of the sport's budget.

• Arrange for all the team's travel needs for practice and competition in conjunction with Senior Administrative Assistant.

• Scout and recruit quality student-athletes and coordinate recruiting activities by working with faculty and University staff to assist in the recruiting process.

• Demonstrate an active interest in the academic progress of student-athletes.

• Work closely with Associate Director of Athletics, Faculty Athletic Representative, and the Academic Advising Centers staff to prevent academic eligibility problems.

• Work closely with the athletic training staff and Team Physician to provide for the safety and health of student-athletes.

• Provide individual mentoring to student-athletes, and when necessary, direct the student-athlete to seek professional guidance.

• Establish and ensure communication and enforcement of rules and regulations regarding student conduct, appearance, and behavior.

• Assist in requirements for class attendance and make-up coursework.

• Demonstrate a cooperative attitude toward all sports sponsored by the intercollegiate athletics program.

• Assists with fundraising in coordination with Assistant Athletic Director for Development and Varsity Club.

• Implement fundraising programs to assist growth of team's budget.

• Participate in the University's public relations activities, including print, television and radio interviews, and news conferences.

• Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in related area.

• Experience in recruiting and retaining student-athletes at a collegiate level.

• Excellent verbal, written, organizational, management, administrative and communication skills.

• Must have the ability to communicate and relate well to student-athletes, faculty, staff, alumni, donors, and the community.

• Must have valid driver's license.

Preferred Knowledge and Skills

• Master's degree.

• Three to five years of previous collegiate coaching experience.

• Experience in overseeing and administering a sport's budget.

Regular Work Hours/Travel Requirements

• Normal University Operating Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

• Prolonged and irregular hours are necessary to meet coaching and administrative responsibilities.

• Extensive travel is required for recruiting and during sport season to meet travel schedule

About USI

The University of Southern Indiana is a public higher education institution located on a beautiful 1,400-acre campus in Evansville, IN. We offer employees exceptional benefits! Benefits for this position include:

• Affordable medical, dental, vision, life and short term and long-term disability insurance plans.

• Retirement plan where the University makes the total contribution equivalent to 11% of annual salary.

• Full tuition fee waiver for employees/75% for spouses and dependent children.

• Vacation and sick time

• Holiday pay

• Free access to Recreation, Fitness & Wellness Center.

• Access to on-campus University Health Center and Dental Hygiene Clinic.

For more information about the benefits that USI offers, please visit www.usi.edu/hr/benefits.

Application Process

Click "Apply Now!" near the top right of this page to complete an application and upload application materials to the attention of Ms. Alexndra Eaton. Application materials should include:

• Resume

Search Committee Chair:

If you have questions about the open position, please contact Ms. Alexndra Eaton, search committee chair, at aceaton1@usi.edu.

Best Consideration Date:

For best consideration, please submit materials before July 2, 2024.

Pre-Employment Screening

A background check will be required for employment in this position.

Authorization to Work in the United States

USI typically will not sponsor an employment-related visa for this position.

Interview Accommodations

Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please contact the manager of Employment at mcweinzapf@usi.edu or (812) 464-1840. Contacting the manager of Employment is intended for use in seeking disability-related accommodations only. For general applicant inquiries, contact Human Resources at HumanRes@usi.edu or (812) 464-1815.

EEO Statement

The University of Southern Indiana is an EEO/AA employer. All individuals including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.