Grand Canyon University!  One of Arizona’s leading institutions of higher learning. Located in the Valley of the Sun in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, GCU is a regionally accredited, private, nondenominational Christian University. 

The Head Baseball Coach provides leadership and oversight for all aspects of the baseball program, including program management, recruiting, training, and coaching of student-athletes. This role is responsible for planning and administering team operations while directly supervising the recruitment and development of student-athletes. The Head Baseball Coach also ensures full compliance with all applicable NCAA and Conference rules, as well as University policies governing intercollegiate athletics.

Are you passionate about helping student-athletes achieve their highest level of success? If so, this position is for you! Grand Canyon University is seeking a Head Baseball Coach.

What you will do:

Player Development/Coaching

• Provide coaching in both a team and individual setting to improve sport specific skills.

• Creation of practice plans, assist in game preparation, advise on game strategy, and provide direct coaching and assistance during games.

• Lead and designate practice responsibilities to Assistant Coaches.

• Research and identify the latest trends and techniques in coaching and playing.

• Supervise, develop and mentor student-athletes and coaches/support staff.

• Responsible for the hiring of the sport staff

Recruiting

• Research, evaluate, contact and recruit players of high character, scholarship and athletic ability to compete for the designated sport program.

• Market the designated sports program to prospective recruits, community members, and club members both domestically and internationally.

• Travel extensively to evaluate talent and market the GCU designated sports program to potential recruits.

Operations

• Manage competition scheduling.

• Manage the planning, marketing and operation of sports camps.

• Ensures all aspects of the designated sports program complies with University standards and conference and national affiliation rules and regulations.  Identifies potential risk and establishes criteria and plans for correction.

• Promotes good sportsmanship behavior and enforces discipline, establishes and oversees penalties for breach of standards by members of the team.

• Participate actively in promotion of GCU athletics and campus events.

• Other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director or designee.

• May perform duties which require irregular hours, out of town and/or overnight travel.

Resource Development and Allocation

• Enterprise Mindset: Maintain broad knowledge of the rapidly changing collegiate athletics industry, understand and develop a strategy and plan for revenue generation and competitive success.

• Develop and execute a revenue generation plan that includes marketing, ticket sales, group outreach, and game attendance.

• Participate and actively engage in fundraising activities.

• Develop and implement a strategic resource allocation plan.   

What you need:

• Bachelor’s degree required.

• At least one year of intercollegiate and/or elite level sport specific coaching and/or playing and training experience.

• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.

• CPR, First Aid and AED certifications required.

• Must be able to pass a background check.

• Must be able to lawfully accept employment in the U.S.

• Proficiency with computers and MS suite of software applications.

• Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University.

Bonus Points:

• Master's Degree.

• Experience Head Coaching at a NCAA institution.

• Knowledge and understanding of Division 1 sport specific program and NCAA rules.

• First Aid/CPR/AED certification.

Why work at GCU

• Exceptional workplace benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, a 401K savings plan

• Generous time off plan and 11 paid holidays

• Paid time off to volunteer in the community or at GCU sponsored events

• Free covered parking

• We also offer full-time employees, their spouses, and dependent children an Education Tuition Discount Program

• Free on-site gyms on campus

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