Head Baseball Coach

Grand Canyon University!  One of Arizona’s leading institutions of higher learning. Located in the Valley of the Sun in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona. GCU is an institutionally accredited, private, nondenominational Christian University.

The Head Baseball Coach provides leadership and oversight for all aspects of the baseball program, including program management, recruiting, training, and coaching of student-athletes. This role is responsible for planning and administering team operations while directly supervising the recruitment and development of student-athletes. The Head Baseball Coach also ensures full compliance with all applicable NCAA and Conference rules, as well as University policies governing intercollegiate athletics.

Are you passionate about helping student-athletes achieve their highest level of success? If so, this position is for you! Grand Canyon University is seeking a Head Baseball Coach.

What you will do:

Player Development/Coaching

• Provide coaching in both a team and individual setting to improve sport specific skills.

• Creation of practice plans, assist in game preparation, advise on game strategy, and provide direct coaching and assistance during games.

• Lead and designate practice responsibilities to Assistant Coaches.

• Research and identify the latest trends and techniques in coaching and playing.

• Supervise, develop and mentor student-athletes and coaches/support staff.

• Responsible for the hiring of the sport staff

Recruiting

• Research, evaluate, contact and recruit players of high character, scholarship and athletic ability to compete for the designated sport program.

• Market the designated sports program to prospective recruits, community members, and club members both domestically and internationally.

• Travel extensively to evaluate talent and market the GCU designated sports program to potential recruits.

Operations

• Manage competition scheduling.

• Manage the planning, marketing and operation of sports camps.

• Ensures all aspects of the designated sports program complies with University standards and conference and national affiliation rules and regulations.  Identifies potential risk and establishes criteria and plans for correction.

• Promotes good sportsmanship behavior and enforces discipline, establishes and oversees penalties for breach of standards by members of the team.

• Participate actively in promotion of GCU athletics and campus events.

• Other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director or designee.

• May perform duties which require irregular hours, out of town and/or overnight travel.

Resource Development and Allocation

• Enterprise Mindset: Maintain broad knowledge of the rapidly changing collegiate athletics industry, understand and develop a strategy and plan for revenue generation and competitive success.

• Develop and execute a revenue generation plan that includes marketing, ticket sales, group outreach, and game attendance.

• Participate and actively engage in fundraising activities.

• Develop and implement a strategic resource allocation plan.   

What you need:

• Bachelor’s degree required.

• At least one year of intercollegiate and/or elite level sport specific coaching and/or playing and training experience.

• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.

• CPR, First Aid and AED certifications required.

• Must be able to pass a background check.

• Must be able to lawfully accept employment in the U.S.

• Proficiency with computers and MS suite of software applications.

• Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University.

Bonus Points:

• Master's Degree.

• Experience Head Coaching at a NCAA institution.

• Knowledge and understanding of Division 1 sport specific program and NCAA rules.

• First Aid/CPR/AED certification.

Why work at GCU

• Exceptional workplace benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, a 401K savings plan

• Generous time off plan and 11 paid holidays

• Paid time off to volunteer in the community or at GCU sponsored events

• Free covered parking

• We also offer full-time employees, their spouses, and dependent children an Education Tuition Discount Program

• Free on-site gyms on campus

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