Head Baseball Coach (Head Coach (NAIA))

2 NAIA World Series appearances in the last 4 years.

Job Summary

Department Specific Responsibilities

• Understands how to build a positive culture that fosters a welcoming and competitive spirit daily.
• Is a relentless recruiter who understands the Southern Indiana and Louisville areas looking for best fits for a highly competitive NAIA baseball program.
• Has an entrepreneurial spirit and actively engages in ambitious fundraising goals and marketing initiatives that impact the program and the department.
• Is visible within the community and does their best to drive interest on campus and the region.
• Is committed to working camps to increase program visibility in the region and using those opportunities for recruiting possibilities.

General Responsibilities

• Complies fully with all NAIA, applicable athletic conference, and Indiana University rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Failure to do so may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.
• Provides leadership and instruction in the personal and athletic development of student athletes by counseling team members in academic, disciplinary, sportsmanship, and personal matters, as appropriate.
• Develops a competitively successful team to represent Indiana University positively and responsibly. Provides student athletes the opportunity for a positive experience and climate in which to achieve their academic, athletic, and personal goals.
• Performs recruiting duties by formulating a plan to incorporate coverage of all prospective student athletes and recruiting high-quality student-athletes that meet or exceed university qualifications.
• Represents the team, department, and university in a positive, professional, and ethical manner; responds appropriately to media, marketing, fund-raising, and community service requests, as assigned. Exhibits professionalism in a manner consistent with the missions and goals of Indiana University, applicable athletic conference, and the NAIA.
• Directs coaching staff, when applicable.
• Maintains program budget.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelor's degree.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• 4 years of coaching experience.
• 1 year of management experience.

SKILLS

Required

• Proficient written and verbal communication skills.
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism.
• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills.
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent collaboration and team building skills.
• Effectively coaches and delivers constructive feedback.
• Instills commitment to organizational goals.
• Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision making skills.
• Effective conflict management skills.
• Builds and manages effective teams.

Working Conditions / Demands

This position requires both sedentary work and long durations of movement about the workspace. It requires the ability to move and transport objects and equipment weighing up to 25 pounds. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential tasks with or without an accommodation.

Additional Information

Employer sponsorship is not available for this position.

Work Location

IU Southeast Campus

New Albany, Indiana

Advertised Salary

$42,500- $43,260 annually

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.

Job Classification

Career Level: Sr. Operational

FLSA: Exempt

Job Function: Athletic Affairs

Job Family: Coaching

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