Head Baseball Coach
Athletics
Posting: 7241
Closes: 2007-09-10
PERIOD OF APPOINTMENT: Full-Time, 12 Month Position
QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree required. Extensive collegiate and/or professional baseball background required. Division I coaching experience preferred. Excellent written, interpersonal and oral communication skills required. Knowledge of NCAA rules and interpretations preferred.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
Adheres to and enforces all policies and procedures of the Department and University, as well as the rules and regulations of the Pacific-10 Conference, the NCAA and other authorities that may legitimately influence the intercollegiate athletic program. Oversee the recruitment and selection of student-athletes. Ensures compliance with NCAA guidelines for contacting and entertaining prospects. Initiates the process for determining academic eligibility and issuing National Letters of Intent. Provides leadership and instruction in the personal and athletic development of student-athletes, to include counseling team members in academic, disciplinary and personal matters, when appropriate. Monitors the eligibility status and promotes the academic progress of student-athletes. Schedules and conducts regular practice sessions as permitted by NCAA rules and regulations. Develops and implements strategies for motivating student-athletes to perform at maximum levels as both individuals and a team. Arranges a competitive event schedule. Ensures that team travel arrangements are in compliance with the University, Pacific-10 Conference and NCAA rules and regulations. Supervises assistant coaches, part-time coaches, graduate assistants and other support staff to ensure their compliance with applicable rules, policies and procedures. Performs other duties as requested by the Senior Associate Athletic Director/ SWA.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Submit letter of interest, resume and three letters of recommendation to Mark Ruckwardt, University of Oregon Athletic Department, 2727 Leo Harris Parkway, Eugene, OR 97401. Application materials may also be faxed to (541) 346-5031.
APPLICATION PROCESS: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
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