This regular fulltime position is responsible for the overall supervision and operation of the mens baseball program. The position supervises the regular fulltime Assistant Mens Baseball Coach and reports to the Athletic Director in the Division of External Affairs. This position will participate in regular fundraising activities for the baseball program and athletic department.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for complying with the rules and regulations of the NJCAA and TCCAA as they relate to the mens baseball program.
- Responsible for coordinating studentathlete recruitment activities for the mens baseball team including but not limited to tracking the admissions and eligibility process involving recruited studentathletes.
- Responsible for scheduling and supervising all practices and games and submitting statistics to the TCCAA Region VII and NJCAA national office.
- Make travel arrangements for the mens baseball team and reserving DSCC vehicles as early as possible to avoid scheduling conflicts.
- Encourage academic success retention and graduation of studentathletes. Responsible for monitoring and supporting the studentathletes academic progress through monitoring study hall hours obtaining feedback from faculty and promoting graduation.
- Supervise the volunteer assistant coach or other volunteers aiding with the mens baseball team. Ensure timely submission of a Volunteer Agreement to the office of Human Resources each year for every volunteer.
- Maintain equipment and facilities related to the mens baseball program.
- Provide timely publicity and schedule updates to the Director of Public Information.
- Develop and participate in fundraising activities for the Athletic Department.
- Participate in all DSCC athletic committee meetings staff meetings mandatory coaches meetings held by the TCCAA Region VII and NJCAA national office and serving on college committees.
- Prepare for outoftown travel by submitting travel authorizations and any advancements in a timely manner and by providing itemized receipts and group travel summaries upon return to the college.
- Coordinate all aspects of the mens baseball program budget with the Athletic Director in a fiscally responsible manner.
- Participate in the annual athletic recognition program. Recruit coach and assist the instructor of record with the baseball activity courses and assist with intramural baseball opportunities.
- Submit a midyear and endofyear program summary to the Athletic Director.
Working Conditions:
Restricted: Sustained posture or intense attentiveness for prolonged periods. Light lifting (less than 50 lbs) some walking pushing and pulling on a regular basis. Occasional exposure to risk controlled by safety precautions. Frequency or severity is limited. Travel including overnight travel will be required to and from games and for college or program activities.
Required Qualifications:
The coach will have reliable transportation and maintain a valid drivers license.
Minimum Requirements of Education and Experience:
- Bachelors degree required.
- No less than three (3) years of baseball coaching experience.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to mentor student athletes.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Baseball coaching experience at the collegiate level.
- Masters degree with 18 graduate semester hours in a teaching discipline from a regionally accredited institution preferred.
- Demonstrated record of successful recruitment of student athletes at the collegiate level.
- Commercial drivers license.
Salary Range$40600$50700
Dyersburg State offers a comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to the following:
- Vacation and Sick Leave
- 14 paid holidays
- Medical dental vision and life insurance
- Retirement plans
- Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
- Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents
- State Employee Discount Program with over 900 merchants
Special Instructions to Applicants:
To be considered for this position applicant must submit an application a resume cover letter and transcripts if applicable. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the application process; but official transcripts are required upon hire. You also must provide the contact information for a minimum of three (3) professional references.
Your skills abilities qualifications and years of experience will be evaluated using only what is recorded on your application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
A completed satisfactory background check will be required before hire.
Dyersburg State Community Collegeis a TBR and AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against students employees or applicants for admission or employment on the basis of race color religion creed national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity/expression disability age status as a protected veteran genetic information or any other legally protected class with respect to all employment programs and activities.