What are the responsibilities and job description for the Interim Baseball Coach position at The College of New Jersey?
To enrich education through diversity, The College of New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The College has a strong commitment to achieving diversity among faculty and staff, and strongly encourages women and members of underrepresented groups to apply.
The Athletics Operations Department is looking to hire interim baseball coach for 2025 Baseball Season! This is a 12-month full time position that resides in the Athletic Department within the Division of Student Affairs.
This position reports directly to the Executive Director of Athletics. The Head Coach is responsible for the direction, instruction, and supervision of the Baseball program as well as the oversight and development of assistant coaches and other personnel such as team managers, student workers, and volunteers. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, operations of the assigned sport, compliance with all NCAA and NJAC rules & regulations, adherence to the standards & values of TCNJ and the Athletic Department, recruitment & development of qualified student-athletes, academic support & integrity, competition scheduling & preparation, practice planning & implementation, budget management, fundraising, and alumni relations.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong knowledge and understanding of the sport of Baseball and team and individual skill development.
- Ability to teach, inspire, direct, and lead student-athletes. Ability to serve as a positive role model and mentor.
- Must have strong knowledge of & ensure compliance with all NCAA, NJAC and TCNJ regulations and philosophies.
- Certified in first aid, CPR & AED Strong organizational skills along with the ability to effectively communicate, supervise, implement, and lead.
- Ability to lead, supervise, train, and direct assistant coaches, volunteers, team managers, and student workers.
- Strong knowledge and demonstration of recruiting qualified student-athletes.
Education and Experience Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited college/university with a Bachelors degree supplemented by a Masters degree in a field related to the position or equivalency as determined by the appointing authority.
- Minimum of 3 years college coaching experience.
- Demonstrated knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
- Demonstrated experience successfully recruiting high achieving student-athletes.
- Demonstrated commitment to the academic success, personal growth, and athletic development of student-athletes.
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity.
- Experience with alumni relations and fundraising strongly desired.
About TCNJ
TCNJ is a highly selective institution that has earned national recognition for its commitment to excellence. Founded in 1855, TCNJ has become an exemplar of the best in public higher education and is consistently acknowledged as one of the top comprehensive colleges in the nation. TCNJ currently is ranked as one of the 75 "Most Competitive" schools in the nation by Barron's Profiles of American Colleges and is rated the No. 1 public institution in the northern region of the country by U.S. News & World Report. TCNJ was named the #10 value in public higher education by the Princeton review in 2009 and, in 2006, was awarded a Phi Beta Kappa chapter - an honor shared by less than 10 percent of colleges and universities nationally. A strong liberal arts core forms the foundation for programs offered through TCNJ's seven schools - Arts & Communication; Business; Education; Humanities and Social Sciences; Science; Nursing, Health, and Exercise Science; and Engineering. TCNJ faculty members are teacher-scholars who share a commitment to liberal learning. TCNJ is located within an hour, by train, of New York City and Philadelphia. The College's campus is set on 289 tree-lined acres in suburban Ewing Township and is known for its natural beauty and has 39 major buildings.
Contact Information
Qualified candidates should apply online and submit a letter of interest, resume (CV), as well as the names and contact information for three professional references. Applications will be considered until a viable finalist has been found.
In accordance with the New Jersey First Act P.L. 2011 c.70, effective September 1, 2011, new public employees in certain positions (faculty exempt) are required to obtain New Jersey residency within one (1) year of employment. Applicants must meet the requirements listed.
