The Head Baseball Coach provides Christ-centered leadership for Crown College's NCAA Division III baseball program. The coach is responsible for developing student-athletes spiritually, academically, personally, and athletically while advancing the mission of Crown College. This full-time, exempt position oversees all aspects of the baseball program, including recruiting, coaching, administration, compliance, staff leadership, and community engagement.
The Head Baseball Coach must be a deeply committed follower of Jesus Christ who is passionate about building a boldly Christian baseball program. Baseball is a visible expression of Crown College's mission, and the Head Coach is responsible for ensuring that every aspect of the program reflects humility, integrity, discipleship, servant leadership, and Christ-centered character.
The Head Coach is expected to intentionally disciple student-athletes, model authentic Christian leadership, and cultivate a team culture where spiritual growth is valued alongside academic achievement and athletic excellence.
- Boldly Christian Team Culture: Build and sustain a baseball program that consistently reflects Crown College's Christ-centered mission and values.
- Intentional Discipleship: Invest in the spiritual formation of student-athletes through mentoring, biblical leadership, prayer, and intentional discipleship.
- Mission-Fit Recruiting: Recruit student-athletes who embrace Crown's Christian mission and positively contribute to the spiritual, academic, and athletic culture of the campus community.
- Character Development: Develop young men of integrity, humility, servant leadership, resilience, and Christian character.
- Staff Leadership: Recruit, mentor, and hold assistant coaches accountable for advancing the mission of the baseball program.
- Culture of Excellence: Pursue competitive excellence while honoring Christ through sportsmanship, accountability, teamwork, and excellence.
The ultimate measure of the baseball program will not be wins and losses alone, but the culture it creates and the lives it shapes. A program that reflects a boldly Christian commitment to discipleship, character, humility, and excellence will strengthen Crown College, enhance enrollment efforts, build lasting relationships with alumni and supporters, and prepare student-athletes to make a lifelong impact for Jesus Christ.
- Provide vision, leadership, and oversight for all aspects of the NCAA Division III baseball program.
- Recruit, hire, supervise, mentor, and evaluate assistant coaches.
- Develop a culture that reflects Crown College's Christian mission and values.
- Disciple and mentor student-athletes spiritually, academically, athletically, and personally.
- Monitor academic progress and support student success.
- Promote leadership, accountability, and character development.
- Lead year-round recruiting efforts.
- Build and maintain a roster of academically, athletically, and spiritually qualified student-athletes.
- Partner with Admissions to achieve enrollment goals.
- Plan and oversee practices, player development, game preparation, and competition.
- Develop assistant coaches and student leaders.
- Pursue championships while modeling integrity and sportsmanship.
- Manage budgets, scheduling, travel, equipment, camps, and fundraising.
- Ensure NCAA, conference, and institutional compliance.
- Complete administrative responsibilities accurately and on time.
- Represent Crown College with professionalism and integrity.
- Collaborate with Athletics, Admissions, Advancement, Student Development, Alumni, and Academic Affairs.
- Communicate effectively with student-athletes, parents, alumni, and supporters.
- Demonstrate exceptional communication and collaboration with the Vice President of Athletics and campus leadership.
- Lead with integrity, professionalism, and institutional stewardship.
- Support the mission and strategic priorities of Crown College.
- Exercise sound judgment in matters affecting students and the College.
- Demonstrated commitment to Jesus Christ and the mission of Crown College.
- Previous collegiate coaching and recruiting success.
- Knowledge of NCAA Division III rules and compliance.
- Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred.
Benefits
Crown College offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package for full-time staff and faculty, designed to support the health, well-being, and financial future of our employees. Benefits include medical coverage through Medica, dental coverage through Delta Dental, and vision coverage through EyeMed. Employees also receive employer-paid basic life insurance equal to one times their annual salary, subject to policy limits, with optional voluntary benefits including supplemental life insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and short-term disability coverage. A Health Savings Account (HSA) is available for employees enrolled in the high-deductible health plan.
In addition to competitive benefits, Crown offers generous paid vacation, sick leave, and holiday pay, along with a 403(b) retirement plan that includes an employer contribution.
Environment and Location
Employees enjoy working on our beautiful lakeside campus, which features an on-campus fitness center, scenic walking paths leading to Parley Lake and convenient access to our on-campus Frisbie Golf Course. These amenities provide excellent opportunities to stay active, recharge, and enjoy the natural beauty of the campus throughout the year.
Non-Discrimination Policy
Crown College will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or status regarding public assistance.
(The examples given above are intended only as illustrations of various types of work performed and are not necessarily all-inclusive. This position description is subject to change as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change. Crown College reserves the right to change and/or eliminate all job duties as determined necessary.)
