Head Coach of BaseballWPE Instructor

JOB TITLE

Head Coach of Baseball/WPE Instructor

LOCATION

Worcester

DEPARTMENT NAME

Physical Education Recreation & Athletics - PERA

DIVISION NAME

Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

Responsible for providing leadership and direction for all aspects of the Baseball program as they compete in NCAA Division III athletics while providing an educational environment that enhances the development of the whole student-athlete. Additional responsibilities include teaching courses in physical education and handling departmental administrative duties.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and direction for the baseball program while maintaining a culture of compliance with NCAA rules and regulations as well as New England Womens and Mens Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) and WPI university policies and procedures.
• Develop team and individual strategies within an environment of success through effective teaching of the physical mental and emotional skills and abilities needed for success.
• Stay current in skill development teaching techniques and sport psychology for optimal student-athlete performance.
• Establish systems of support to ensure success for all team members academically athletically and socially while competing in the program.
• Provide holistic support to student-athletes including referrals to appropriate campus student support resources as needed.
• Actively engage student-athletes in the athletic programs #BeTheGoat programming and initiatives.
• Actively recruit prospective student-athletes committed to academic and athletic excellence.
• Connect with successful clubs and schools across the country to identify top academic and athletic talent for admission to WPI.
• Develop and manage quality campus visits to appropriately represent the program department and university.
• Directly supervise assistant coaches in the performance of their responsibilities to support the baseball program.
• Instill professionalism competence and a supportive coaching environment for student-athlete success.
• Support assistant coach development through regular meetings engagement trainings and education as well as opportunities for growth in the leadership of and work responsibilities for the program.
• Effectively manage operating fundraising and other available resources to maximize opportunities while maintaining a quality student-athlete experience.
• Work closely with the Associate Athletic Director for Business Operations in the planning of annual operating and fundraising budgets including all team travel and trips program activities equipment gear apparel etc.
• Engage in successful fundraising efforts to support operations.
• Assist in monitoring teaching and team facilities readiness along with equipment conditions.
• Communicate needed repairs maintenance or replacement to the appropriate PERA administrator.
• Foster and manage positive working relationships with off-campus facilities utilized by the baseball program in conjunction with WPI PERA leadership.
• Teach wellness and physical education (WPE) courses as assigned.
• Serve as a role model for students student-athletes the program department division and WPI in all areas of responsibility.
• Support Student Affairs and Physical Education Recreation and Athletics initiatives as requested.
• Maintain a strong connection with the baseball alumni group through regular communication and relationship development.
• Engage year round and support efforts with university relations as needed as well as the annual Goat Nation Giving Challenge.
• Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree required.
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of collegiate coaching experience.

Salary Grade 7: $60000 - $70000 per year (depending on experience)

Salary is based on related experience expertise and internal equity; generally new hires can expect pay between the minimum and midpoint of the range.

Compensation at WPI

FLSA STATUS

United States of America (Exempt)

WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color age religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran statusor disability. It seeks individuals from all backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to a culture of creativity collaboration inclusion problem solving innovation high performance and change is committed to maintaining a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination.