Head Baseball Coach

The University of Maine at Presque Isle is seeking  to hire a Head Baseball Coach. 

The Head Men’s Baseball Coach is a 12-month position that reports directly to the Executive Director of Athletics & Recreation. This position will serve as the Head Baseball Coach and assume all duties of a head coach at the NCAA Division III level. This position will also collaborate with athletic management and personnel, performing additional duties within the athletics department to help with athletic and recreation operations. This position will serve as the athletics’ facilities & equipment manager, and other duties deemed necessary for the department to run.  This position will assist with other departmental needs as assigned, including game management responsibilities.

This position has a varied schedule and includes working nights, weekends and some holidays. 

The Head Baseball Coach should endeavor to commit to the principals of:

• Pursuit of professional and personal excellence
• Fairness, honesty, and integrity
• Projection of a positive image
• Academic-priority approach to student-athletes
• Safety for all participants 
• Commitment to planning in order to maximize direction, sportsmanship, motivation, social experience, positive experience and instruction.

Based on the qualifications and experience of the successful applicant, the salary range for this full time on campus position is $45,000-$50,000. The university will take into consideration the salary of current UMS employees for transfer/promotion. Additional benefits include medical, retirement, dental, vision, and tuition waiver programs for employees and dependents.  The UMS is a recipient of the Wellness Councils of America’s Well Workplace Award and offers wellness programs. Visit our benefits website to learn more.

For position details including essential duties and responsibilities review the complete job description here. 

Required Requirements/ Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree.  
• Experience: 
  • Experience working with students in an academic setting.
  • Previous baseball coaching experience.
  • Equitable appreciation of all sports.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to deal with a variety of people in a courteous, tactful, and efficient manner.
  • Ability to work nights, weekends, and some holidays.
  • Possess superior organizational skills, be detail-oriented, and have the ability to meet tight deadlines.
  • Ability to recruit, retain, and maintain a healthy baseball roster. 
• Knowledge and Skills:
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
  • Knowledge and understanding of baseball.
  • Knowledge of athletic recruitment methods and techniques.
  • Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
  • Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.
  • Knowledge of NCAA and university regulations and guidelines governing recruitment of student-athletes and a commitment to fair play.
  • Ability to lead and guide student-athletes in area of specialty.
  • Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgements. 
  • Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with student-athletes in an academic setting.
• Experience with facilities and equipment management.
• Previous NCAA coaching experience.
• Previous collegiate baseball playing experience.
• Familiarity with NCAA standards, rules, and regulations.

How to apply 

Materials must be submitted via “Apply Now" below or visit the UMPI Careers Page at http:// umpi.careers.maine.edu /.  

For application to be considered complete you must create an applicant profile (application) and submit ALL of the following: 

• Cover letter
• Resume

Important items to know about the recruitment process: 

• Review of applications will begin on March 28, 2025.  
• Candidates selected to proceed to the final stages of the search process will be requested to provide a list of references. 
• A background screening will be conducted for the successful candidate. 
• The University is not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support. 

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