Provides direction for planning, budgeting, organizing, and maintaining a well-balanced, competitive NCAA Division II baseball program. The program will operate within the athletic policy and guidelines of Georgian Court University, the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference and NCAA Division II.
Essential Functions:
Head Baseball Coach 60%
Maintain team budget and coordinate team logistics. Schedule contests appropriate for the academic schedule. Scout opponents as needed. Organize program fundraisers and participate in departmental efforts and partnerships. Implement service and community engagement activities. Hire and supervise assistant coaches. Collaborate the recruitment of student athletes with assistant coaches and Georgian Court admissions counselors. Collaborate with the Director of Athletics and athletic administration. Evaluate individual and team performances. Develop and train leaders to represent their program. Conduct mid and end season reviews, and hold exit meeting of all athletes. Actively monitor the academic performance of student-athletes. Be informed and enforce GCU, CACC, and NCAA rules and guidelines. Successfully complete NCAA Division II Rules Modules and stay current with all compliance rules and procedures. Attend meetings or workshops as appropriate. Certification in CPR and First Aid/AED required. Be knowledgeable of the college’s commitment to Mercy Core Values and support those values. Perform other duties as assigned.
Other Administrative Responsibilities 40%
This position will have rotational administrative duties that may include Equipment Manager, Fitness Center Manager, Community Engagement, Student Employee Supervisor/Assignor, SAAC advisor, Game Day Manager, or other administrative duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics. This position will have game day supervisory responsibilities.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's required/Master's preferred Experience in collegiate coaching Knowledge of NCAA II rules & regulations Excellent PC knowledge/experience (Microsoft Office Suite) Excellent oral and written communication skills Strong management and organizational skills
The Georgian Court University Lions compete in 14 NCAA Division II sports as a member of the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC).
Our 67,000-square-foot Wellness Center is a state-of-the-art centerpiece on a campus fully equipped for physical fitness, athletic excellence, and environmental awareness, which complements a 1,200-seat arena, five athletics fields (including new synthetic turf), a six-court outdoor tennis center, and an abundance of training space for GCU’s conference-winning NCAA Division II student-athletes.
