Club Baseball Head Coach

Job Title:

Club Baseball Head Coach

Job Summary:

JOB PURPOSE:
The Head Coach is responsible for the training and development of the Baseball
Sport Club program at the University of San Francisco (USF). The goal of the
program is to increase participation on campus and competitive performance
through regional competition.

Full Job Description:

University of San Francisco
Department of Recreational Sports
Division of University Life

JOB TITLE: Club Baseball Coach
DEPARTMENT: Recreational Sports Department (RSD)
RESPONSIBLE TO: Recreation Manager
JOB PURPOSE:
The Head Coach is responsible for the training and development of the Baseball
Sport Club program at the University of San Francisco (USF). The goal of the
program is to increase participation on campus and competitive performance
through regional competition.
MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Delivery of a sport specific training program.
2. Development of a sport specific plan, to include all practice sessions and matches.
3. Responsible for the management of the team at all club functions.
4. Responsible for team selection for all matches and tournaments.
5. Responsible for scheduling all practices and matches via the Recreation Manager.
6. Responsible for all inventory of equipment necessary to specific sport.
7. Be a liaison between team participants and the Recreation Manager.
8. Must be able to interpret and apply rules and regulations of the sport specific
governing body.
9. Must have certifications as required by the sport specific governing body.
10. Must comply with industry standards for safety and participation.
11. Must be able to transport participants to and from away matches and tournaments.
12. Knowledge of concussion management, CPR and First Aid.
13. Create a productive learning environment to ensure growth of the individual as well
as the club.
Job Activities to Include:
1. To coach the participants throughout the academic year and help with events and
competitions.
2. To assist participants in distributing team information, posters, and leaflets.
3. To ensure that the participants are operating within the rules of the sport and USF
while at home and away as a club.
4. To assist with collation of information and entries as necessary ensuring that all
records are kept on database and information is disseminated as directed.
5. To attend organized club events and meetings as necessary.
6. To assist in ensuring that all waivers, memberships and insurance forms are kept up
to date and maintained with the RSD.
7. To adhere to all of the procedures and quality standards for delivery, management
and administration of USF Club Sports.
8. To undertake all such other duties as the management of the RSD shall direct.

9. Other duties as assigned by the Recreation Manager and approved by the Director
of the RSD.
Working Hours
Hours may vary due to practice time, facility availability, matches, tournaments, travel or
extra training sessions.
The Structure
You will report directly to the Recreation Manager within the RSD.
Significant Decision Making/Influence
Planning and organizing all functions of the club as needed for training sessions and
selecting players for match/tournament days. The selection of players is to be based on
these criteria:
● A current USF student in good standing with the University and the sport specific
governing body.
● A minimum of two weeks of sport specific conditioning.
● Practiced a minimum of two days during the week in which the match/tournament is
set.
● The individual’s skill level meets and/or exceeds match participation.
Constraints
There is a need to adhere to:
1. General Health and Safety as it pertains to the specific sport.
2. The post holder will be able to refer matters to the Recreation Manager on a daily
basis as necessary, for advice, guidance and consultation.
3. Attendance at all practice sessions, matches and tournaments is required.
Working Knowledge
There is a need to adhere to:
1. General health and safety as it pertains to the sport.
2. Data protection.
3. Player protection.
4. Injury reports and prevention.
Records and Reports
Monthly reports and record keeping are expected. The post holder will compile and record
information, results, entries etc. All records and files need to be kept and communicated
with the Recreation Manager.
The Budget
Proposed budget and accountability of any allocated budget is the responsibility of the post
holder. This is to include but not limited to cost of equipment, facility usage, league dues,
travel costs, tournament fees and any other expected expenses.
Contracts
N/A

Education and Experience
The post holder is expected to have a sports specific qualification and relevant experience.
The post holder should be able to carry out the range of duties satisfactorily.

PERSON SPECIFICATION
It is essential that in your application/resume you give evidence or examples of your proven
experience in each of the following appointment criteria including the competencies.

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE

Essential Desirable

1 Qualification in sport, leisure or related field *
2 Experience of playing or working in sports development *
3 Event/Coaching qualifications and experience *
4 Flexibility to work irregular hours *
5 Full, clean driving license *

COMPETENCIES
1. Plans, coordinates and delivers coaching sessions and workload to meet goals.
2. Overcomes obstacles or refers problems to managers.
3. Displays sensitivity, tact and diplomacy in all situations and reacts flexibly in
responding to rapidly changing circumstances.
4. Record, monitor and analyze information appropriate to this sport club.
5. Organizes the storage of information in an effective and accessible manner.
6. Develops and maintains effective working relationships and demonstrates ability to
work in a team.
7. Able to implement plans and is constantly aware of progress as it adheres to health
& safety requirements.
8. Provides concise information and advice in clear and explicit manner.

COMPENSATION

$25.00 per hour

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Part time

Pay Rate:

Hourly

Salary Range :

$25.75/hour