Head Coach - Baseball

Description

Position Title: Head Coach  

Position Summary: The Head Coach is expected to affirm and model the Christ-centered mission of  Warner University and the Athletic Department. The head coach must be a committed follower of Christ. A coach who can cultivate a Christ-centered team grounded in scripture and focused on developing students for excellence academically, spiritually and athletically. The Head  Coach is responsible for the organization, development, and leadership of the program as well as the  recruitment, retention and academic success of student-athletes. 

Responsibilities: 

• Support the mission and core values of Warner University, Student Life, and the Athletic Department.
• Create, implement and personally live out a spiritual formation plan with a focus on Jesus, for all  members of the coaching staff and student-athletes. 
• Conduct the program in accordance with NAIA, NCCAA and The Sun Conference regulations - staying  current concerning sport policies, rule changes, training techniques, and strategies. 
• Encourage and uphold the NAIA Champions of Character Core Values and enforce appropriate behavior  during all team practices, contests, and any other team related activities. 
• Hire, supervise, mentor, and evaluate assistant coaches. 
• Provide a positive atmosphere that promotes a sense of community and fairness, organization,  commitment, motivation, and accomplishment. 
• Direct the entire recruiting process – which includes strategic identification, evaluation, recruitment, and  retention of prospective student-athletes that are well qualified for the University and team culture.
• Educate and inform student-athletes of the eligibility process and requirements as well as financial aid  responsibilities. 
• Establish and enforce rules of conduct as well as mentor student-athletes to foster spiritual, athletic,  academic, emotional, and social growth; determine and implement disciplinary sanctions if student athletes fail to comply with the team, athletic department, and/or University rules and regulations.  
• Establish a competitive schedule, and maintain compliance with University guidelines for excused  absences. 
• Coordinate practice planning, skill development, and design coaching strategies that prepare the team for  competition. 
• Arrange community service efforts to include all members of the coaching staff and student-athletes. 
• Work collaboratively with the Athletic Trainers and Head Strength & Conditioning Coach.  
• Collaborate with Facilities/Ground Crew to ensure assigned sport facility is maintained properly for  optimal playability, cleanliness, and safety. 
• Manage the operational and scholarship budgets while demonstrating fiscal responsibility.
• Keep accurate records of the following: student-athlete participation, disciplinary issues, academic and  individual meetings, statistics, awards, and other general team data. 
• Ensure proper reporting of rosters, schedules, scores, and updates to the Director of Athletic  Communications as well as reporting any possible violations to the AD. 
• Schedule an end of the season team meeting, and/or individual player meetings, within two weeks of  last competition. 
• Oversee the purchase, maintenance and collection of team inventory, equipment, and uniforms.
• Collaborate with other University departments: Admissions, Financial Aid, Academic Support and  Student Life. 
• Attend and participate in regular department staff meetings. 
• Serve as Administrator on Duty as necessary. 
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Athletic Director. 

Working Relationships: The Head Coach is a member of the Athletics Department and reports to the  Athletic Director. 

Qualifications

Application Requirements for Review:

• Submit a faith statement with a personal testimony AND a response to the university’s statement of faith (https://warner.edu/offices/office-of-spiritual-life/statement-of-faith/)
• Coaching Resume 
• 2 Professional References

Qualifications:

• Supportive of Warner’s mission, vision and core values, commitment to a Christian lifestyle, and demonstration of character in keeping with biblical models.
• Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s Degree preferred or an equivalent combination of training and experience in coaching collegiate baseball. Previous collegiate head coaching experience highly preferred.
• Exceptional teamwork ability as the position necessitates working closely with students as well as other coaches and staff members in the athletic program.
• Strong motivational skills to assist athletes in reaching full potential.
• Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills.