Head Coach, Baseball

Tyler Junior College gives equal consideration to all applicants for admission, employment and participation in its programs and activities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, veteran status or limited English proficiency (LEP).

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

All positions are on-site, located in Tyler, Texas, unless otherwise stated in the job posting.

ABOUT

The Head Baseball Coach position is a full-time position responsible to the Director, Intercollegiate Athletics. This individual must possess proven leadership abilities in planning, organizing, and administering a baseball program and maintaining a high degree of academic and athletic excellence within the program.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Primary Responsibilities

• Organizing, coaching, managing, and promoting all aspects of the baseball program, including facilities, competition, practice schedule, budgeting, and team operations.
• Recruiting and retaining student-athletes for the sport of baseball who are a fit for the institution and meet the institution’s standards and qualifications.
• Creating an environment and plan for the academic success of the team by providing academic support and counseling to the student-athletes.
• Assisting as needed in the student athlete drug education, counseling, and testing programs.
• Projecting and promoting an inclusive education with the highest standards where student-athletes are empowered to lead lives of personal significance and professional success as global citizens.
• Identifying, hiring, training, and evaluating assistant coaches, including part-time and volunteer staff; ensuring that assistant coaches adhere to all departmental, institutional, conference, and NJCAA guidelines.
• Administering community service and engagement programs with student-athletes, coaches, and staff.
• Acting as an ambassador of the institution; conducting oneself in a positive manner and heightening the awareness of the institution to all of its constituents.
• May be required to teach two courses as part of this contract. Any courses above the two required courses will be compensated at the regular adjunct salary.
• Representing the athletic department to the college’s internal and external constituencies.
• Other duties as needed or as assigned by the Director, Intercollegiate Athletics.

Secondary Responsibilities
N/A

COMPETENCIES
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Collaboration/Teamwork, Customer Service, Decision-making, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership,
Written Communication, Organizational Skills, Presentation /Public Speaking, Time
Management

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Direct Supervision (1)

Work Environment: Regular work required outside of normal business hours
Physical Demands: Sitting, walking, standing, lifting, driving, traveling
Travel Required: Yes – Moderate
If travel is required, the candidate must have and maintain a current, valid Texas driver’s license and an acceptable driving record

WHO YOU ARE

Required Education
Bachelor’s Degree in a related field

Required Experience
Three years of direct experience, or three years of related experience

Required Credentials/Licensures
N/A

Preferred Education
Master’s Degree in a related field

Additional Job-Specific Requirements
N/A

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EXPECTATIONS

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
• Will have contact – in person, by email, or by phone – with staff, students, and the general public.
• Must exhibit a sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of staff and students and to staff and students with disabilities.
• Regular and punctual attendance is an essential function of each employee.

NOTE: With or without reasonable accommodation, the individual in this position must possess the competencies and must be able to perform the essential functions and duties of the job as described above – including essential tasks requiring specific physical demands.

• Tyler Junior College gives equal consideration to all applicants for admission, employment, and participation in its programs and activities without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or limited English proficiency (LEP). Tyler Junior College respects the legal rights of each person to work and learn in an environment that is free from unlawful sexual discrimination, including sexual harassment and sexual violence.

This is a security-sensitive position. Candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.