Head Baseball Coach

PCN 499

Position Overview:

The Merrimack College Head Baseball Coach is responsible for providing visionary leadership and oversight of all aspects of an NCAA Division I baseball program. We are seeking a passionate and high-energy leader who is an outstanding communicator and is deeply committed to the academic, athletic, and personal development of student athletes. The successful candidate will foster a culture of excellence, accountability, and care while demonstrating strong leadership and relationship-building skills. This position requires the ability to recruit academically qualified prospective student-athletes, develop and implement effective practice and competition strategies, support student-athlete growth and success, and ensure compliance with NCAA, MAAC, and Merrimack College rules and policies.  This full-time position reports to an assigned sport administrator and plays a key role in advancing the mission of the Department of Athletics and the College. 

Primary Responsibilities

● Oversee all aspects of the baseball program, demonstrating effective communication and planning, strong organizational and administrative skills, sound decision-making and visionary management. 

● Recruit quality student-athletes to meet enrollment goals, including talent evaluation, communication with prospective student-athletes and families, planning official visits, and coordinating with the compliance office. 

● High Energy leadership on and off the field to meet the needs of players and administrative duties.  

● Determine athletic scholarship allocation in collaboration with athletic administration. 

● Organize, plan and conduct efficient team practices and individual skill instruction sessions with demonstrated ability to teach the sport of baseball. 

● Develop and implement game strategy. 

● Maintain a competitive program within the MAAC, showing consistent progress toward conference success and supporting institutional enrollment goals. 

● Build a competitive Division 1 NCAA schedule. 

● Prepare student-athletes for competition by utilizing video analysis, scouting software, and performance analytics. 

● Recruit, hire, supervise, and mentor assistant coaches, graduate assistants, and student managers in alignment with athletic department standards. 

● Demonstrate sound fiscal responsibility in the management of the department-approved budget for the program. 

● Engage actively in revenue generation through camps and clinics, alumni relations and philanthropy.  

● Participate in the development of the whole student-athlete — athletically, academically and personally, regarding individual well-being and life skills. 

● Monitor and ensure the academic progress and eligibility of student-athletes.

● Represent the program with professionalism, consistency, sportsmanship, and integrity on and off the field. 

● Actively engage with alumni, donors, and the broader Merrimack community to promote and enhance program visibility. 

● Foster and maintain a culture of compliance with NCAA, conference, and institutional rules. 

● Participate in departmental activities such as staff meetings, compliance education, and professional development opportunities. 

● Fulfill other duties as assigned by the sport administrator and/or Director of Athletics. 

Qualifications and Skills

● Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. 

● Minimum of 3 years of collegiate coaching experience, with NCAA Division I or II experience strongly preferred. 

● Proven success in recruiting and developing high-level student-athletes. 

● Commitment to academic achievement, NCAA compliance, and student athlete well-being. 

● Strong organizational, administrative, and fiscal management skills.  

● Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to foster a strong team culture. 

Application Materials Should Include:

• Resume or CV

• Cover letter stating motivation a