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Job Description
Job ID:
105564 Salary Information Are you ready to grow your career and make an impact in changing the lives of our students? Seminole State College of Florida has a great opportunity to join our growing team of diverse faculty and staff! We offer competitive pay with a beginning salary of $52,224 commensurate with education and experience exceed the required qualifications, plus an attractive total rewards package including: Flexible work options with a 37.5 hour work week and generous paid time off (holidays, annual and sick leave, and College Breaks) A variety of paid health and life insurance coverages Wellness incentives and free gym membership at the Raider Fitness Center FRS retirement and other options Professional Development and Paid Tuition Free on campus parking Responsibilities
DESCRIPTION
The Coach, Men's Baseball provides leadership and oversight for the College's baseball program. Responsibilities include recruiting, coaching, academic monitoring, program administration, promoting the baseball program through strategic communications and community engagement and coordinating sports information and marketing for the baseball team.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1. Recruits and retains student-athletes who positively represent the College academically, athletically, and within the community, in compliance with Florida College System Activities Association (FSCAA), and National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) regulations, and College procedures. 2. Demonstrates, coaches, and teaches student athletes to improve their skill level and team functioning. 3. Coordinates and maintains academic monitoring procedure to promote student success, including attending mandatory study halls and reviewing academic progress. 4. Manages the baseball program budget, equipment, and facilities. 5. Develops practice and competition schedules; coordinate team travel within budget parameters. 6. Supervises and evaluates assistant coaches, staff, and student managers. 7. Coordinates fundraising efforts, including camps and community events, in collaboration with athletics leadership. 8. Markets the successes of the baseball program at the College and to other state colleges, community leaders, and external media representatives. 9. Engages in campus activities and initiatives, fostering student-athlete involvement in college events, academic programs, and community service opportunities. 10. Establishes and maintains relationships and communication within the baseball community, such as potential student athletes, coaches, and community organizations. 11. Tracks and reports statistics to conference and national organizations. 12. Coordinates and supervises student-athlete housing, as applicable. 13. Establishes and enforces team standards aligned with the student code of conduct. 14. Performs other duties as may be required or assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
1. Bachelor's degree from a regionally or nationally accredited institution. 2. Two years of coaching experience at the high school or collegiate level. 3. Valid driver's license and ability to obtain Florida driver's license within 30 days of hire, with acceptable driving record.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
1. Master's degree from a regionally or nationally accredited institution. 2. Three (3) years of community/jr. college or university head coaching experience or five (5) years high school head coaching experience at the varsity level.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
1. Knowledge of baseball strategy, player development, and program management. 2. Ability to demonstrate and teach athletic skills. 3. Excellent planning and organizing skills; ability to anticipate outcomes. 4. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, as well as critical thinking ability. 5. Ability to successfully develop and manage relationships at all levels of the organization and with external community and stakeholders. 6. Ability to lead and motivate others to achieve objectives. 7. Ability to effectively plan work activities, schedules, priorities, and utilization of resources. 8. Excellent Microsoft Office 365 skills (Outlook, Word, Excel) and the ability to become proficient in videoconferencing applications, such as Teams/Zoom. 9. Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. 10. Ability to exhibit a professional, courteous demeanor. 11. Committed to working in a multicultural environment. WORK ENVIRONMENT and
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
1. Works flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends. 2. Travels overnight to events and tournaments, as required. 3. Works outside exposed to heat, cold, rain, sun, wind, and other weather conditions. 4. Works on athletic sports fields. 5. Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs of equipment, with assistance. 6. Required to drive College vehicles. This description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. The employee will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisors. The College anticipates that the position incumbent must be available throughout parts of the workday and, on some occasions, after regular work hours. Therefore, as a condition of employment, the incumbent is expected to be available by cell phone and is required to provide their current cell phone number to the Office of Human Resources and to their immediate supervisor. This position is not eligible for Veteran's Preference.
