The Head Baseball Coach position is a full-time position responsible to the Director, Intercollegiate Athletics. This individual must possess proven leadership abilities in planning, organizing, and administering a baseball program and maintaining a high degree of academic and athletic excellence within the program.
Tyler Junior College is a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) and home to 70 National Championships. The Athletics department at Tyler Junior College plays an integral role in the success of student-athletes and is widely recognized as one of the premier two-year intercollegiate athletic departments in the nation.
Primary Responsibilities
Program Leadership
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Direct all aspects of the baseball program, including planning, organizing, and administering team operations.
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Develop and implement the teams’ philosophies in coordination with assistant coaches.
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Establish team culture, discipline standards, and performance expectations.
Coaching & Player Development
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Plan and conduct practices, workouts, and game preparation.
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Evaluate player performance and provide instruction for skill development.
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Foster leadership, sportsmanship, and personal development among student-athletes.
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Assisting as needed in the student athlete drug education, counseling, and testing programs.
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Promote academic success while monitoring academic progress in collaboration with academic support services.
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Encourage community engagement and leadership opportunities for players.
Recruiting
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Develop and execute recruiting strategies to identify and attract qualified baseball athletes.
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Build relationships with high school, junior college, and four-year coaches.
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Coordinate recruiting visits, evaluations, and communication with prospects.
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Ensure recruiting practices follow all rules of the conference, region, and NJCAA
Staff Management
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Hire, supervise, and evaluate assistant coaches and support staff.
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Delegate responsibilities related to recruiting, scouting, and player development.
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Foster collaboration among coaching staff, athletic trainers, performance staff, and academic support.
Program Administration
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Manage the baseball program budget, equipment, and travel logistics.
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Coordinate scheduling of games and practices with athletic department leadership.
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Maintain compliance with all departmental, institutional, conference, and NJCAA guidelines and regulations.
Community & Institutional Engagement
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Represent the university at athletic events, alumni functions, and community outreach activities.
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Support fundraising initiatives and program promotion.
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Maintain a positive public image for the baseball program and institution.
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Other duties as needed or as assigned by the Director, Intercollegiate Athletics.
Secondary Responsibilities
Compensation includes instruction of two sport-specific athletic courses. Courses taught beyond two will result in additional compensation.
COMPETENCIES
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Collaboration/Teamwork, Customer Service, Decision-making, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership,
Written Communication, Organizational Skills, Presentation /Public Speaking, Time
Management
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Direct Supervision
Work Environment: Regular work required outside of normal business hours. Work is primarily conducted in an outdoor setting.
Physical Demands: Sitting, walking, standing, lifting, driving, traveling
Travel Required: Yes - Moderate
If travel is required, the candidate must have and maintain a current, valid Texas driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.
Required Education
Bachelor’s Degree in a related field
Required Experience
Three years of coaching or playing experience at an advanced level
Preferred Education
Master’s Degree in a related field
Preferred Experience
Previous college coaching experience
Previous playing or coaching experience in pitching or hitting
