Head Baseball Coach Position Available In Bristol, Massachusetts

Head Baseball Coach
Wheaton College
in Norton, MA

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Full-Time

Posted:

06/23/2025

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Open Until Filled

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Athletics – Coaching Job Summary/Basic Function Wheaton College, an NCAA institution located in Norton, Massachusetts, is looking for a motivated, energetic, passionate, and caring individual to lead our highly competitive baseball program. The Head Coach prepares the team for a full intercollegiate varsity season. Develop a recruiting plan and evaluate and identify qualified student-athletes. Prepare and manage operating, recruiting, and fundraising budgets. Commitment to working and teaching within an environment that embraces the holistic development of the student-athlete. Serve in an administrative capacity and have a secondary duty as directed by the Athletic Administration. Comply with all NCAA Division III, NEWMAC and Wheaton College rules and regulations.

Job Summary:

Organize and conduct team practices to prepare the team for competition. Travel locally, regionally, and nationally for any regular or post-season events.
Develop and execute a recruiting plan for prospective student-athletes.
Serve in an administrative capacity as needed, including but not limited to game management and a secondary duty.
Oversee the student-athlete’s academic progress and be available for consultation and support for overall student-athlete well-being.
Create and implement a plan of engagement and communication with alumni and fundraising initiatives. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and 2-4 years of collegiate coaching experience required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Valid Driver’s License
Ability to work independently
Ability to work evenings and weekends throughout the year to accomplish the tasks necessary for success in this field
Commitment to working and teaching within an environment that embraces the overall development of students around their education. Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree
3-5 years of head coaching experience preferred Compensation and Benefits To attract and retain the most talented individuals, Wheaton College maintains a flexible and competitive staff compensation and benefits program. When determining and establishing hiring rates or recruitment ranges for a position, the College considers a number of factors including the budget for the position, the range of the grade, the external market for the position or similar positions, level and scope of responsibilities, required education, skills and relevant experience as well as internal equity. All salary offers must have the prior approval of the Office of Human Resources. The anticipated hiring or recruitment range for this position is in the low – mid $60’s. The salary for the selected candidate will be determined depending upon and commensurate with the qualifications, education and experience of the candidate. ADA Statement Individuals must possess these knowledges, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities. Eeo Statement Wheaton College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or disability. In a continuing effort to maintain and enrich an intellectually diverse learning environment, the Department and the College actively encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented groups. Wheaton’s core belief is that valuing diversity is pivotal to personal development, intellectual expansion, and societal equity. Our community is united by a shared dedication to equity and access that is essential to providing a transformative education in the Liberal Arts and Sciences. Special Instructions to Candidates The federal government and the state of Massachusetts have made the decision to end the

COVID-19

public health emergency. Effective June 1, 2023, the college will no longer require

COVID-19

vaccinations and boosters for members of our community. Rather, we strongly recommend that everyone stay up to date on their vaccinations, including boosters, as recommended by their health care provider. While we will no longer require

COVID-19

vaccinations, we strongly encourage members of our campus community to adhere to public health recommendations for vaccination to protect against COVID-19, as well as influenza and other diseases.
Wheaton College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
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