The University of Wisconsin-Platteville Athletic Department, an NCAA DIII member of the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletics Conference (WIAC), is seeking applicants for the position of Head Baseball Coach. The Head Coach is responsible for leading, planning, and administering all phases of an NCAA Division III baseball program with the utmost integrity, while developing a successful baseball program to ensure competitive success at the conference and national levels. This position will also serve the Athletic Department with secondary duties assigned by the athletic administration. Additionally, this position is responsible for field maintenance of Kendall Murray Field.

This is a 12-month, benefit-eligible position with a salary of $48,000 to $54,000.

At UW-Platteville, our Athletics and Recreation department is committed to graduating champions—on the field, in the classroom, and in the community—by cultivating an environment of trust, empowerment, and care that supports the success and well-being of every student-athlete.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Ensuring student-athlete well-being, academic success & graduation
• Recruiting and developing top student-athletes
• Scheduling and team travel
• Fiscal responsibility
• Fundraising
• Field maintenance
• Ensure knowledge and adherence to compliance with NCAA, WIAC, and UW-Platteville rules, regulations, and policies
• Developing community support for the program
• Camp operations
• Hiring/supervision of assistant coach(es)

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• Minimum three (3) years of baseball coaching experience on the collegiate level or five (5) years on the high school varsity level
• Organizational, written, and oral communication skills
• Knowledge of computer applications for recruiting software and video breakdown
• Recruiting Pioneer Champions in Academics, Athletics, Wellness, and Life
• Ability to travel frequently and to work non-traditional hours, including weekends, evenings, and holidays
• Transferable skills, educational background, expertise

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven success as a head coach or top-level assistant at the collegiate level
• Demonstrated success in recruiting talent
• Fiscal responsibility in budgetary guidelines
• Experience in fundraising, event planning, and camps

Application Deadline:

Applications must be submitted through our online applicant portal. To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by June 14, 2026. Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled.

How to Apply:

The following documents are required for applicant consideration:

• Letter of application addressing all required qualifications
• A current resume
• Contact information (name, telephone number, and email address) for 3 professional references

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville is committed to recruiting, supporting, and fostering a diverse, inclusive, and civil community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, and is an AA/EEO Employer. A criminal background check is required for employment. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the U.S. at the time of hire.

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment