Baseball Head Coach

The UH Hilo Vulcans represent the University of Hawai'i at Hilo in NCAA Division II competition as a member of the Pacific West Conference. The athletic program supports 12 varsity teams, including women's cross country, men's and women's soccer, women's volleyball, men's and women's basketball, baseball, softball, men's and women's golf and men's and women's tennis.  UH Hilo Athletics fosters a competitive environment for student-athletes in the heart of the Big Island. Known for its vibrant community support and "Vulcan Pride," the teams compete against both regional rivals and national opponents while maintaining a strong focus on academic achievement and local engagement.

Duties:  Lead the Baseball program with a commitment to excellence, integrity, and the mission of UH Hilo Athletics.  Responsible for assisting and supporting the Office of Intercollegiate Athletics in administration and operations.  Direct and organize coaching staff to achieve program goals and objectives.  Manage the allocated budget to ensure fiscal balance; recommend personnel, financial, and facility needs to the Director of Athletics.  Assist with departmental operations and participate in camps or clinics as required.  Organize daily practices, game-day strategies, and off-season training programs.  Implement risk management strategies and collaborate with athletic trainer and sports medicine staff to ensure player safety and wellness.  Provide general advising and support, acting as a role model for ethical decision-making and sportsmanship.  Identify and recruit NCAA-eligible student-athletes capable of competing at the Division II level (Pacific West Conference).  Collaborate with the Compliance Officer to track admissions and eligibility; recommend scholarship awards to the Director of Athletics.  Monitor student-athlete academic progress in coordination with the Athletics Academic Advisor.  Responsible for complying with the rules and regulations of the NCAA as it relates to the Baseball program.  Coordinate and recommend schedules for home tournaments and non-conference games.  Actively engage in marketing, public relations, and fundraising to support the program.  Participate in community service, service learning, and activities that promote respect for diversity and cross-cultural differences.  Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:  Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in any field and three (3) seasons of experience in coaching university of college Baseball; or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated.  Considerable working knowledge of principles, practices and techniques in the area of coaching and recruitment as demonstrated by the broad knowledge of the full range of pertinent standard and evolving concepts, principles and methodologies.  Considerable working knowledge and understanding of applicable federal and state laws, rules, regulations and theories and systems associated with NCAA policies, rules and regulations.  Demonstrated ability to resolve wide ranging complex problems through the use of creative reasoning and logic to accurately determine the cause of the problems and the resolution of the problems in an effective, innovative and timely manner.  Demonstrated ability to interpret and present information and ideas clearly and accurately in writing, verbally and by preparation of reports and other materials.  Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, team leaders and members, and individuals.  Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer, apply word processing software, and Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel.  For supervisory work, demonstrated ability to lead subordinates, manage work priorities and projects, and manage employee relations.  Experience working in multi-cultural environment.  Valid driver’s license.  Must be able to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays.