What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Baseball Coach - 500161 position at University of Richmond?
SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for oversight of all phases of the Division I Baseball program at the University of Richmond. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to: coaching and student-athlete skill development, recruiting, budgeting, team travel, and providing a positive collegiate experience for student-athletes.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop a sports program that challenges student-athletes to succeed individually and as a team within the structure of the Department of Athletics.
- Provide student-athletes with appropriate coaching by imparting knowledge of the game and strategies for success.
- Utilize video and other technology to provide instruction.
- Design and implement skill instruction drills for individual and team practices.
- Provide oversight (or designate an oversight) for training and team-building activities.
- Provide student-athletes with appropriate coaching by imparting knowledge of the game and strategies for success.
- Effectively recruit student-athletes that can be successful within the team system.
- Demonstrate a commitment to assisting student-athletes achieve academic success.
- Create a positive educational environment.
- Encourage student-athletes to participate in the personal growth opportunities offered by the institution and the department.
- Work with the Athletic Academic Services department as needed.
- Oversee various administrative tasks related to the operation of the program such as budget management, coordination of team travel, and reporting of recruiting activities.
- Comply with NCAA, conference, and University of Richmond regulations.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- A thorough knowledge of applicable NCAA rules and regulations is required.
- Demonstrated knowledge of all applicable NCAA, conference, and institutional rules and regulations is required.
- Demonstrated expertise in coaching Baseball is required.
- Ability to lead and motivate student-athletes is required.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
- Previous experience coaching on the collegiate level is highly desirable.
- A bachelor’s degree is required; master’s degree is preferred.
WORK HOURS:
- Full-time exempt position
- Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; 7.75 hrs./day; 38.75 hrs./week
- Requires work on nights and weekends
- Regular travel required (recruiting and team travel)
ABOUT UR:
At the University of Richmond, we’re creative, inclusive, and determined. We’re Spiders, and our mission is to create positive change in the UR community and beyond. Located minutes from downtown Richmond, Virginia, the University of Richmond (www.richmond.edu) blends the intimacy of a small college with exceptional academic, research, and cultural opportunities usually found only at large institutions. There’s only one place like Richmond.
UR is committed to developing a diverse faculty, staff and student body, and to modeling an inclusive campus community which values the expression of differences in ways that promote excellence in teaching, learning, personal development and institutional success. In keeping with this commitment, our academic community welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds and candidates who support diversity. EOE
Salary : $50,500 - $63,900
