Head Baseball Coach

The St. Olaf Athletic Department is in search of a talented and dedicated individual who will provide leadership and direction for all aspects of the baseball program; support the Athletic Strategic Plan and the College’s mission by fostering a competitive and positive student-athlete experience; coach and develop student-athletes for success on and off the field; ensure compliance with NCAA, MIAC, and College policies. The salary range is $60,000-$70,000 plus benefits.

Essential Job Duties:

1. Direct, organize and administer all aspects of the sport program

Organize competition schedule

Organize and administer practice/training and game plans and strategies

Manage program budget expectations

Coordinate alumni relations and fundraising events

Oversee and administer all administrative functions of the program

Responsible for opponent scouting, film review, and scouting reports

Attend all department meetings and mandatory athletic events

Hire, train, and supervise assistant coaches and volunteers

Provide appropriate support and counsel to student athletes

Promote a team atmosphere of inclusion and acceptanc

Set the standards and cultural expectations of the program

Live out those standards and cultural expectations

2. Actively recruit qualified student athletes

Formulate and execute a recruiting plan that targets a diverse group of potential student-athletes who can achieve high levels of success athletically, academically, and socially

Attend recruiting events and opportunities to evaluate potential student-athletes regularly

Maintain consistent, effective, and honest communication with potential student-athletes

Maintain contact with high school and travel coaches, as well as parents

Coordinate campus visits and actively engage and participate in those visits

Actively engage with admissions staff and event staff

3. Comply with all NCAA Division III, MIAC, and St. Olaf Bylaws

4. Support, respect, and commit to embracing diverse backgrounds, values, and points of view to build a strong and inclusive community

5. Complete and meet deadlines for required training and performance management cycle

6. Perform other duties as assignedWork

Required Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s Degree

Experience: 2+ years of high school, club or college coaching experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Education: Master’s Degree

Experience: 4+ years of college coaching experience

Prerequisites:

Employment in this position is conditioned upon successful completion of a background check, which may include: criminal background checks, reference checks, verification of work history, verification of

any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, a motor vehicle check, and verification of DOT certification, a credit check, employment eligibility verification, and/or a pre-employment

physical. Whether a background check is deemed successfully completed will be at the sole discretion of St. Olaf College. Please note that St. Olaf College reserves the right to conduct periodic background checks at its sole discretion.

Disclaimer:

This job description is for general information purposes. It is not intended to list all duties and responsibilities of the position. This job description is subject to change at any time, with or without prior notice, by St. Olaf College.