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