University of Southern Indiana hiring Head Baseball Coach in Evansville, Indiana, United States | LinkedIn (2024)

Title: Head Baseball Coach

Division: President's Office

Department: Athletics

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary Range: $80,000 - 82,000

EEO Job Group: 2 C9

Position SummaryThe University of Southern Indiana is accepting applications for Head Baseball Coach.

Manage and administer all phases of the Division 1 Baseball program, within the guidelines, rules and regulation of the University, OVC, and the NCAA.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Schedule and conduct regular practice sessions in and out of season, as allowed.
• Coach team during scheduled events.
• Determine and implement the strategies necessary to motivate the players to maximum levels of individual and team performance.
• Conduct coaches’ preparatory meetings and teaching procedures for the assistant coaching staff.
• Develop comprehensive and functional knowledge of the sport, and actively seek development of new performance methods and strategies.
• Responsible for searching, selecting, and training qualified assistant coaches with the approval of the Director of Athletics, and in accordance with all University personnel and affirmative action programs and procedures.
• Direct and manage assistant coaches. Delegate and prioritize administrative responsibilities.
• Maintain a thorough familiarity with all applicable NCAA, OVC, and departmental rules and regulations.
• Cooperate with Associate Director of Athletics in seeking that all staff members are familiar with and in compliance with all rules and regulations governing conduct.
• Responsible for overseeing and administration of the sport’s budget.
• Arrange for all the team’s travel needs for practice and competition in conjunction with Senior Administrative Assistant.
• Scout and recruit quality student-athletes and coordinate recruiting activities by working with faculty and University staff to assist in the recruiting process.
• Demonstrate an active interest in the academic progress of student-athletes.
• Work closely with Associate Director of Athletics, Faculty Athletic Representative, and the Academic Advising Centers staff to prevent academic eligibility problems.
• Work closely with the athletic training staff and Team Physician to provide for the safety and health of student-athletes.
• Provide individual mentoring to student-athletes, and when necessary, direct the student-athlete to seek professional guidance.
• Establish and ensure communication and enforcement of rules and regulations regarding student conduct, appearance, and behavior.
• Assist in requirements for class attendance and make-up coursework.
• Demonstrate a cooperative attitude toward all sports sponsored by the intercollegiate athletics program.
• Assists with fundraising in coordination with Assistant Athletic Director for Development and Varsity Club.
• Implement fundraising programs to assist growth of team’s budget.
• Participate in the University’s public relations activities, including print, television and radio interviews, and news conferences.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge And Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in related area.
• Experience in recruiting and retaining student-athletes at a collegiate level.
• Excellent verbal, written, organizational, management, administrative and communication skills.
• Must have the ability to communicate and relate well to student-athletes, faculty, staff, alumni, donors, and the community.
• Must have valid driver’s license.

Preferred Knowledge And Skills

• Master’s degree.
• Three to five years of previous collegiate coaching experience.
• Experience in overseeing and administering a sport’s budget.

Regular Work Hours/Travel Requirements

• Normal University Operating Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Prolonged and irregular hours are necessary to meet coaching and administrative responsibilities.
• Extensive travel is required for recruiting and during sport season to meet travel schedule

About USIThe University of Southern Indiana is a public higher education institution located on a beautiful 1,400-acre campus in Evansville, IN. We offer employees exceptional benefits! Benefits for this position include:

• Affordable medical, dental, vision, life and short term and long-term disability insurance plans.
• Retirement plan where the University makes the total contribution equivalent to 11% of annual salary.
• Full tuition fee waiver for employees/75% for spouses and dependent children.
• Vacation and sick time
• Holiday pay
• Free access to Recreation, Fitness & Wellness Center.
• Access to on-campus University Health Center and Dental Hygiene Clinic.

For more information about the benefits that USI offers, please visit www.usi.edu/hr/benefits.

Application ProcessClick “Apply Now!” near the top right of this page to complete an application and upload application materials to the attention of Ms. Alexndra Eaton. Application materials should include:

• Resume

Search Committee Chair:If you have questions about the open position, please contact Ms. Alexndra Eaton, search committee chair, at aceaton1@usi.edu.

Best Consideration Date:For best consideration, please submit materials before July 2, 2024.

Pre-Employment ScreeningA background check will be required for employment in this position.

Authorization to Work in the United StatesUSI typically will not sponsor an employment-related visa for this position.

Interview AccommodationsPersons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please contact the manager of Employment at mcweinzapf@usi.edu or (812) 464-1840. Contacting the manager of Employment is intended for use in seeking disability-related accommodations only. For general applicant inquiries, contact Human Resources at HumanRes@usi.edu or (812) 464-1815.

EEO StatementThe University of Southern Indiana is an EEO/AA employer. All individuals including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.