Head Athletic Coach (Baseball)

Position Summary A lead position that provides technical and administrative support to the athletes and fellow coaches at the campus location. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Strong knowledge of sports activities. Ability to provide guidance and direction for a sports program. Able to coordinate with coaches about the scheduling of games and practices. Must be able to determine the time allocated for a field, court, and weight room. Demonstrate an ability to develop, coordinate, train and implement workshops and seminars such as sports skills classes, events to recognize special accomplishments, classroom/community presentations to inform and recruit student/athletes, and specific summer sport camps. Able to maintain a variety of related records/databases and provide information required for decision making and reporting to state/federal agencies. Must be able to file reports on the status of each team and its successes and shortcomings. Ability to utilize computer technology to access data, maintain records, generate reports and communicate with others. Must have effective oral and written communication skills in order to support interaction with individuals from varying backgrounds. Strong knowledge and experience providing effective customer service. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to create strong professional relationships with colleagues, staff, and clients. Key Responsibilities Coordinates college activities to meet program objectives. Objectives relate to student/athlete populations, which may include any of the following services for teams and/or individuals: counseling/advising, teaching/tutoring, placement, assessment, mediating, evaluating, interpreting, etc. Act as Team Leader during absences of the Administrator and in some instances will act as an assistant coach in other sports. Develop and coordinate athletic related community programs that will utilize campus use. Organize and design expert training sessions in accordance with National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) regulations while providing a safe environment for students and athletes to learn and compete with high integrity. Reviews related forms, applications and recommends eligibility; verifies accuracy, completeness, and compliance with Dallas College policies, according to department/program guidelines and state/federal regulations. Coordinates and plans athletic related activities such as practice/game day assignments. Manage and supervise part‑time staff, students, and volunteers. Attends monthly staff meetings, quarterly Athletic Advisory Committee meetings; attends Metro Athletic Conference Athletic Directors meetings. Recruits prospective student/athletes from the college service area and beyond. Develops forms, handouts, and brochures used in program to publicize program services through public and private information sources. Responsible for coordinating production and distribution activities. Coordinates program with existing college services. Coordinates submission of weekly statistical reports to NJCAA National office. Coordinates travel arrangements including hotel and transportation scheduling. Participates in periodic inventory of equipment, supplies and uniforms. Assists in the development and monitoring of budget allocation to the team(s), including the requisition of equipment, supplies, and uniforms with inventory of same. Utilizes excellent communication skills and the ability to interact with internal/external stakeholders and constituents within the Dallas College community network. Required Dallas College Professional Development Hours per academic year. All employees are required to complete a minimum of 19 hours. People leaders are required an additional 16 hours of leadership development. Performs other duties as assigned. The following duties are required for People Leader roles specifically: Exercises full discretion and decision‑making authority in the recruitment, selection, hiring, mentoring, coaching, development & termination of staff, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, budgetary constraints, and workforce planning strategies. Drive high performance by administering the performance management process timely, setting clear expectations, conducting performance evaluations, and implementing initiatives that enhance employee engagement, motivation, and retention. Physical Requirements May require moving and lifting equipment up to 50 lbs. Normal physical job functions performed within a standard office environment. Requires in‑person interaction and coordination of work with other employees, students, external clients, partners or customers and/or immediate access to equipment, documents, or other information located only in a college workspace. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with physical challenges to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. Minimum Qualifications Associates degree required plus three (3) years of experience. Current and valid Texas license. Texas is required. Some positions may require a current and valid commercial driver’s license (CDL). Individuals driving on behalf of Dallas College must be approved by Dallas College and have at least six (6) years of driving experience to be eligible to drive a Dallas College owned, leased, borrowed or rented van. If driving a vehicle designed to carry sixteen (16) or more passengers, individual must have a CDL license and complete Dallas College van training. Ability to work extended hours beyond the regular 8:00 a.m. –5:00 p.m. workday including nights and weekends. Official transcripts are required. Other Preferred Qualifications for Role (not mandatory, but advantageous) Bilingual or multilingual preferred. Other Background Checks Will be subject to a criminal background check. Some positions may be subject to a fingerprint check. Competencies Empowers Teams Communicates Effectively Ensures Accountability Leads Strategically Ensures Cross‑Functional Collaboration Disclaimer The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Incumbents may be directed to perform job‑related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Position requires regular and predictable attendance. Equal Opportunity Employer Dallas College is committed to cultivating an environment of opportunity and belonging for all students and employees. We recognize that the Dallas College workforce, and the diverse talent that stems from it, is directly linked to our success. We are part of an equal opportunity system that provides education and employment opportunities without discrimination on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, veteran status, pregnancy or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, Dallas College will make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Chronicle of Higher Education