Head Coach - Baseball - Mid Michigan College : Job Details

Mid Michigan College seeks individuals who: value collegiality and mutual respect; use data in decision making; are innovative; are service minded; are goal oriented; strive to continually improve themselves and their work processes; are willing to collaborate and seek to add value in every interaction.

The athletic Head Coach is responsible for all aspects of operation and team management including recruitment, training, coaching, and retention of quality student-athletes. The Head Coach must guide, develop, and provide leadership in all functions of an effective program. The primary focus is on the academic success of our student-athletes and teaching the sport of Baseball while incorporating qualities that will create responsible citizens that represent the College, positively. The Head Coach follows rules and guidelines in accordance with NJCAA and MCCAA, develops preliminary budgets, travel and equipment needs, and schedules. In support of the Department, the Coach is responsible for the proper use of a Mid company card and promptly submits accurate expense information and receipts. In agreement with the Athletic Director, the Coach authorizes expenditures of any assistant coaches. Also, in conjunction with the Athletic Director, the Head Coach ensures that Mids hiring practices are adhered to. This position oversees assistant coaches and makes them cognizant of Mid Policies, procedures, and best practices.

The position requires analysis, attention to detail, responsible judgment, decisiveness, initiative, planning and organization, persuasiveness, effective oral and written communication, organizational skills, self-reliance, sensitivity, stress tolerance, commitment to the College, dependability, and a teamwork mentality.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Knowledge of rules, regulations, and strategies
• Ability to work effectively with players, administrators, parents, and the community
• Knowledge of collegiate sports programs, NJCCA and MCCAA rules and eligibility requirements, and compliance with NJCAA and College regulations
• Skills in managing operations, budgeting, and supervising personnel
• Must be well organized with the ability to handle multiple assignments as well as maintain records and files as needed
• Problem solving and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Self-motivated and able to work without constant supervision
• Must have working knowledge of physical education, athletic, and recreation equipment and facilities

Education, Certification, Licensure:

• Bachelors degree preferred
• Successful completion of NJCAA certification exam preferred
• First Aid and CPR certification required (or ability to receive cert.)
• Valid drivers license and a good driving record required

Experience:

• High school head varsity coaching and/or college coaching experience preferred
• Fundraising experience preferred

Working Environment:

• Position includes some amount of physical and emotional stress.
• Physical exertion is sometimes required.
• Duties are conducted indoors and outdoors.
• Noise levels during practices and games may be excessive at times.
• The duties of this position require a high degree of sensitivity to the personality characteristics of students, staff, and community.
• Frequent travel and driving is required to attend games and practices.
• Duties may require travel between, and off, campuses.
• Working days and hours may vary and include evenings and weekends.

Note: This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties that may be performed by a person so classified. Incumbents may be asked to perform additional duties as required by his/her supervisor.

Mid Michigan College is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination in employment or the provisions of services.