HEAD BASEBALL COACH

HEAD BASEBALL COACH 

Menlo College

Atherton, CA

Reports to: Director of Athletics

Position Type: Full-time, 11-month, exempt positions

Compensation: Commensurate with experience

Application Deadline: Open until filled.

Position Summary:

The Head Baseball Coach shall be responsible for the recruitment and retention of student-athletes and program development to produce successfully performing athletes. The Coach must be committed to a holistic approach to developing student-athletes as leaders in the classroom, in the community, and on the field.

The Coach must be able to provide leadership, management, and strategic planning for the Baseball program.  This will include budgeting, fundraising, staffing and staff development, supervision of program implementation, facilities planning and management, and evaluation of program effectiveness.  

The position will abide by all NAIA, conference (GSAC), and Menlo College Athletic Department rules and regulations.  Failure to follow NAIA rules will result in my immediate dismissal from all duties.  

Specific Responsibilities: 

• Provide leadership in responding to student needs and College issues related to Menlo’s athletic program

• Effectively coordinate the recruitment of student-athletes consistent with Menlo College admission standards and policies established by the College and NAIA

• Establish a written set of aims goals, objectives, and values for the Baseball program

• Ongoing professional development opportunities for self and staff relating to coaching and recruiting strategies and techniques for the purpose of enhancing the program’s competitiveness and the development of student-athletes

• Actively promote, publicize, and enhance a positive image for Menlo College

• In concert with the Athletics Director, determine budget requirements for maintaining and developing the Baseball program

• Control spending and monitor the budget

• Assure that all staff and student-athletes comply with appropriate Menlo and NAIA policies and regulations

• Evaluate and recommend revisions to policies regarding travel, schedules and other issues related to the Baseball program

• Develop a comprehensive plan to foster community service projects, academic success, campus engagement, and character development

• Responsible for the on-going management, supervision, and development of the Baseball coaching staff

• Conduct annual performance evaluations of staff

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred in related field

• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, as well as written and oral communication skills

• A thorough knowledge of NAIA rules and regulations

• 3-5 years coaching experience at the intercollegiate level

• A dedication to the success of student-athletes in their academic and athletic endeavors, and a commitment to integrity, general equity, and diversity

• Ability to supervise, direct, and manage a Baseball program

• Ability to work non-traditional schedules, including nights and weekends

• Prior fund-raising experience preferred

About Us:

Menlo College is a diverse and tight-knit community of exceptional, involved people. Our mission is to: “…ignite potential and educate students to make meaningful contributions in the innovation economy.” We attract students from all over the world who are committed to learning, playing intercollegiate sports, starting and leading organizations, and making an impact in their communities.

For the 12th straight year, Menlo College was named to The Princeton Review “2021 Best Colleges,” a recognition given to only 12% of all colleges and universities in the U.S. In 2020, Menlo College was also ranked #11 in Money for Best U.S. Business Colleges. Menlo College is designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI).

Our campus is located 30 miles south of San Francisco, in Silicon Valley – one of the world’s

most entrepreneurial and innovative locations. Silicon Valley is renowned as an innovation

incubator with exceptional opportunities for experience-based learning. For additional information about Menlo College, please visit www.menlo.edu.

Application Instructions: 

Interested and qualified candidates should submit a resume and cover letter in which they identify their interest in the position to:

Menlo College 

Attn: Director of Human Resources

1000 El Camino Real, Atherton, CA 94027-4301

or via email to hr@menlo.edu

All prospective Menlo College employees are required to satisfy a background check, as well as clearance annually for the operation of a motor vehicle on behalf of Menlo College.

Menlo College is committed to a firm policy of equal employment opportunity.