Level: Experienced
Job Location: Southeast Arkansas College - Pine Bluff, AR
Education Level: Bachelor's
Job Shift: Day
General Description: This full-time position is responsible for the overall supervision and operation of the baseball program. The position supervises Assistant Baseball Coaches and reports to the Athletic Director. This position will help launch a winning baseball program, supervise assistant coaches, oversee the development of team schedules, potential student-athlete recruitment, and other duties as assigned. The Head Baseball Coach will report directly to the Athletic Director. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.
Duties and Responsibilities: - Responsible for complying with the rules and regulations of the NJCAA and NJCAA Region II as they relate to the men's baseball program
- Responsible for coordinating student-athlete recruitment activities for the men's baseball team including, but not limited to, tracking the admissions and eligibility process involving recruited student-athletes
- Responsible for scheduling and supervising all practices and games and submitting statistics to Region II and NJCAA national office
- Make travel arrangements for the men's baseball team. Prepare for out-of-town travel by requesting meal money advances in a timely manner and by providing itemized receipts and group travel summaries upon return to the college
- Encourage academic success, retention, and graduation of student-athletes. Responsible for monitoring and supporting the student - athlete's academic progress through monitoring study hall hours, obtaining feedback from faculty, and promoting graduation
- Supervise volunteers aiding with the baseball team
- Ensure timely submission of a Volunteer Agreement to the office of Human Resources each year for every volunteer
- Maintain equipment and facilities related to the men's baseball program
- Provide timely publicity and schedule updates to the Director of Marketing
- Develop and participate in fundraising activities for the Athletic Department
- Participate in all SEARK athletic committee meetings, and other staff meetings when requested, as well as mandatory coaches' meetings held by Region II and NJCAA national office
- Coordinate all aspects of the men's baseball program budget with the Athletic Director in a fiscally responsible manner
- Participate in the annual athletic recognition program
- Submit a mid-year and end-of-year program summary to the Athletic Director
- Perform other duties as assigned
Minimum Requirements of Education and Experience: - Bachelor's degree
- Three (3) years of experience in a position that requires coaching high school or intercollegiate baseball
- Ability to obtain a commercial driver's license (CDL) class C with P (passenger) endorsement within one year of employment
Preferred Qualifications: - Master's degree with 18 graduate semester hours in a teaching discipline from a regionally accredited institution
- Community College and NJCAA experience
OTHER JOB-RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON THE APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.
Salary: Commensurate with Experience with an excellent benefits package.
Application Procedures: All candidates must apply online at
https://www.seark.edu/careers. Click
'Start Application' to complete the online application. Interested individuals should submit a completed Southeast Arkansas College Employment Application.
Please note: All transcripts, certifications, and other credentials should be uploaded with your Resume and Cover Letter. Paper documents will not be accepted.
Required Applicant Documents: - Cover Letter
- Resume
- College Transcripts (Please note: Official transcripts are required upon offer of employment.)
- Certifications, licensures, or other credentials (Please note: Official copies will be required upon offer of employment.)
All drivers operating a state vehicle or private vehicle on State Business shall participate in the Arkansas State Vehicle Safety Program, and must maintain a valid Arkansas driver's license in accordance with the requirements of all applicable Arkansas State Laws.