Essential Job Duties

· Recruits student-athletes

· Provides sport-specific instruction during practices

· Coaches student-athletes during scheduled games and / or contests

· Serves as primary contact for scheduling games

· Ensures a balanced budget

· Monitors academic progress of student-athletes

· Makes travel arrangements for program

· Complies with all rules and regulations of the NCAA, GLVC, and SBU

· Assists in activities hosted by SBU to facilitate recruitment

· Works in cooperation with department members to strengthen all sports programs

· Performs all duties as assigned by supervisor

· Sets an example of a Christian lifestyle for students, staff and faculty

· Commitment and adherence to Southwest Baptist University’s Principles and Expectations

· Regular attendance and punctuality

Supervisor Responsibility · The Head Baseball Coach supervises GAs and student-workers assigned to the program

Work Environment

· Must be able to work in typical office and athletics environment

· Must be available for frequent travel during season and recruiting times. Night and weekend work required

· Must be able to work during crowd noise and loud game environments

· Must be able to work outdoors

· Must be able to travel long distances by plane, train, or automobile

· Must be able to interact and instruct team members in drills, play formation, and game preparation

· Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and up to 10 pounds frequently

Physical Abilities

· Must be able to operate and/or maneuver equipment used for the daily training of student-athletes for the sport of baseball

· Must be able to operate standard office equipment such as a personal computer, photocopies, printer, etc.

· Must be able to operate a motor vehicle and hold a valid Missouri Driver’s License

· Must be able to climb stairs, work in varying temperatures and sit and stand for long periods of time

For Applications to be considered, they must include:

·Resume

·Statement of Faith

·Cover Letter

·Minimum of 3 References

Required

· Bachelor’s Degree

· Knowledge of NCAA rules

Preferred

· Master’s Degree

· Coaching experience