Head Baseball Coach

The St. Olaf Athletic Department is in search of a talented and dedicated individual who will provide leadership and direction for all aspects of the baseball program; support the Athletic Strategic Plan and the College’s mission by fostering a competitive and positive student-athlete experience; coach and develop student-athletes for success on and off the field; ensure compliance with NCAA, MIAC, and College policies.

Requirements

• Direct, organize and administer all aspects of the sport program.
• Organize competition schedule.
• Organize and administer practice/training and game plans and strategies.
• Manage program budget expectations.
• Coordinate alumni relations and fundraising events.
• Oversee and administer all administrative functions of the program.
• Responsible for opponent scouting, film review, and scouting reports.
• Attend all department meetings and mandatory athletic events.
• Hire, train, and supervise assistant coaches and volunteers.
• Provide appropriate support and counsel to student athletes.
• Promote a team atmosphere of inclusion and acceptance.
• Set the standards and cultural expectations of the program.
• Actively recruit qualified student athletes.
• Formulate and execute a recruiting plan that targets a diverse group of potential student athletes that can achieve high levels of success athletically, academically, socially.
• Attend recruiting events and opportunities to evaluate potential student athletes regularly.
• Maintain consistent, effective and honest communication with potential student-athletes.
• Maintain contact with high school and travel coaches, as well as parents.
• Coordinate campus visits and actively engage and participate in those visits.
• Actively engage with admissions staff and event staff.
• Comply with all NCAA Division III, MIAC, and St. Olaf Bylaws.

Benefits

• 9% retirement match
• Contributions to eligible employees' health savings accounts
• Significant tuition discount (up to a 90% reduction) at ACM, GLCA, and ELCA colleges and universities for employees' children
• Generous paid time off