The Men's Head Baseball Coach will develop a highly competitive men’s baseball program, consistent with the student athlete philosophy of TCCAA/NJCAA Division I, which generates college and community enthusiasm and support.

This is a 10-month position (August through May) located on the Columbia, TN Campus.

Essential Functions

• Serve as men’s baseball coach including recruiting, organization of practice, game scheduling, and promotion of the program. 
• Works within approved budgets and manage scholarship, operating, travel and fundraising budgets for the program.
• Maintains appropriate record keeping for program including, but not limited to: up-to-date statistical reports for NJCAA; student-athlete graduation and transfer statistics; files of student-athletes’ records to assist with eligibility; meets Columbia State and NJCAA deadlines for statistics, eligibility, etc.
• Monitor men’s baseball student-athlete progress including class attendance, academic performance, personal adjustment and financial aid management.
• Coordinate and monitor student study, athletic tutoring and classroom performance for retention and graduation of student athletes.
• Advise members of baseball team with registration, class selection and programs of study.
• Participate in athletic fundraising and community service events.
• Adhere to all Columbia State, TCCAA and NJCAA rules and policies.
• Implement youth camps.
• Model sportsmanship and maintain appropriate conduct toward players, offices and spectators.
• Assist with coverage of the Wellness Center staff during morning operating hours. 
• Work closely with staff to schedule personal and team travel.
• Supervise the assistant baseball coach or coaches and student workers assigned.
• Maintain equipment and field.
• Actively participate in all college-wide recruitment and retention activities.
• Serve as a positive role model for students, coaching staff and the community.
• Support development, oversight of programs and services that result in enrollment, progression, retention and graduation growth for the service area.

Supplemental Functions

• Serve on college committees
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Vice President for Student Services and Athletic Director.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education, Training, and Experience

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree (in education, student personnel, counseling or related field)

Preferred:

• Minimum of two years of baseball coaching at the community college level
• Minimum of one year of high school or college-level student services experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to relate to a diverse faculty, staff and student population.
• Knowledge in coaching baseball skills and strategies.
• Good recruiting skills and ability to monitor players both academically and athletically.
• Good public relations skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule including some evening and weekend hours.
• Proficient in basic computer skills

Working Conditions:

• Day, evening, night and weekend activities
• Moderate lifting

Titles Supervised:

One Assistant Coach (if available) and student workers as assigned.

Hiring Salary Range (Annual): $39,620- $47,540

This is a 10-month position and is based at the Columbia TN Campus

Special Note to Applicants:
Salary offers are determined based on documented education and relevant full-time experience. Applicants are responsible for ensuring all qualifying credentials and experience are clearly reflected on their resume for consideration.

All applications must be submitted online. Applications submitted by email, mail, or in person will not be accepted. The application will remain open until filled. 

About Columbia State Community College:

As Tennessee’s first community college (established in 1966), Columbia State is committed to student success both in and out of the classroom, as well as economic and community development in our nine-county service area. Columbia State is a member of the Tennessee Board of Regents.  

Columbia State offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:

• Vacation and Sick Leave
• 14 paid holidays
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Retirement plans
• Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
• Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents

Columbia State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity or national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies with respect to employment, programs, and activities.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies:

Executive Director of Human Resources
humanresources@columbiastate.edu
1665 Hampshire Pike, Columbia, TN 38401
931-540-2501