About Saint Peter's University
Saint Peter's is one of 27 Jesuit colleges and universities in the United States. Established in 1872, the University blends a unique learning experience shaped by rigorous academics, internships that provide real-world experience, community service, and a genuine, caring community that supports alumni long after graduation. Saint Peter's offers more than 50 undergraduate majors as well as master's level and doctorate programs.
Job Summary:
The Head Men's Baseball Coach is responsible for organizing and directing all aspects of the men's baseball program. This individual must demonstrate the ability to lead a program with longstanding tradition of excellence in both athletics and academics by preparing its student-athletes of assuming roles of leadership and service in their future. This is a full-time position.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Administer all phases of an NCAA Division I men's baseball program.
- Develop and supervise the student-athletes in the men's baseball program, by implementing strategies to motivate maximum levels of individual and team performance.
- Recruit and retain academically and athletically qualified student-athletes, working directly with the Admissions Department.
- Monitor student-athletes academic progress.
- Promote a philosophy of educational welfare, sportsmanship and conduct in alignment with the University's mission.
- Schedule non-conference games in competitive season.
- Create long term player development including technical, tactical and physical development of individual players.
- Organize, prepare and supervise all training practices and game day contests.
- Have direct contact with Residence Life for student-athlete housing and needs.
- Responsible for placing orders for all equipment and gear needed for the season with the Equipment Manager. To be finalized with the Sr. Associate AD for Business and Finance.
- Coordinate all travel with the Sr. Associate AD for Business and Finance.
- Maintain responsibility for budget control by adhering to operational budgets.
- Hire, supervise and assign responsibilities of assistant coaches.
- Undertake public relations and promotional activities appropriate to the position to promote the men's baseball team.
- Adhere to all MAAC and NCAA rules and regulations.
Salary Range: $53,000 to $60,000
Benefits:
Along with a competitive salary, we provide a robust benefits package to support your health and future goals.
Key Benefits Include:
- Paid Time Off: Paid holidays, personal days, vacation, and sick leave
- Health Coverage: Health insurance, dental insurance, and vision discount plan
- Life Insurance: Employer-provided life insurance
- Life & Disability Insurance: Voluntary life and voluntary disability coverage
- Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with employer contributions
- Tuition Remission: An attractive tuition remission policy for employees and their dependents
- Additional Perks: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Voluntary Legal plan, FSA and more
The well-being of our employees is a priority for our University, and we are committed to promoting your success and well-being.
Qualification Standards:
- Commitment and sensitivity to the needs and dynamics of a culturally diverse student body that includes a large percentage of first generation and low income students.
- Creative, innovative and self-motivated individual with the ability to work creatively in an atmosphere of limited resources.
- Commitment and sensitivity to the Jesuit and Catholic ideals that form the mission of Saint Peter's University; and willingness to integrate these ideals into all aspects of the Athletics Department.
- - 50% instruct, teach and assist in the development of players during practices. Follow and conform to NCAA rules and regulations.
Education:
- Bachelor's degree required. Preferred a minimum of three years successful coaching experience in baseball at the college or professional level. Knowledge of MAAC and NCAA rules and regulations for compliance. Public relations skills; excellent interpersonal and communications skills; and excellent organizational skills. Have the ability to deal with students, faculty, staff, alumni, boosters, college administrations and all media outlets.
Experience:
Division 1 Experience preferred. Preferred a minimum of three years successful coaching experience In baseball at the college level.