Head Baseball Coach​/Enrollment Coach General Summary

Position: Head Baseball Coach/Enrollment Coach GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:
Location: Estherville

This is a full-time position located on the Estherville Campus. This position includes all responsibilities associated with coaching baseball at the collegiate level including recruitment, training, academic support, and instilling sportsmanship. The head coach will promote fundraising, award scholarships, manage program budgets, and assist with the promotion of current players to four-year institutions. The Enrollment Coach is responsible for a caseload of prospective students, applicants, and newly admitted students.

They will serve as the primary point of contact for students within their assigned territories.

Position:
Head Baseball Coach/Enrollment Coach

Classification:
Professional Support

Department:
Student Services/Athletics

Report to:
Athletic Director/Director of Admissions

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (% OF TIME):

Constant (67-100%)

* Recruit athletes, prepare athletes for intercollegiate competition, monitor and nurture their academic progress at the College, and assist with placement at four-year institutions.

* Train and supervise baseball graduate assistants.

* Responsible for converting prospective students from point of inquiry, through registration, to a motivated and confident new Iowa Lakes student.

* Serve as the primary point of contact for prospective students and help them navigate through the enrollment process while maintaining a high level of customer service throughout all interactions.

* This position is primarily responsible for the e-recruitment and enrollment of prospective students outside of the region.

Frequent (34-66%)

* Organize and promote baseball program and activities to students, staff, and the general public.

* Promote fundraising activities to students, staff, and the general public.

* Assist in the advisement of student athletes.

* Create annual baseball schedule.

* Meet with students as necessary to resolve conflict.

* Assist with Career Days, College Fairs, Laker Visit Days, First Day Activities, summer Orientation Days, and the Clay County Fair.

* Assist in hosting visitors to campus by responding to questions, giving college tours, and providing college information.

Occasional (10-33%)

* Attend and participate in yearly athletic department fundraising activities.

* Attendance at monthly coaching staff meetings.

* Serve on selected and voluntary committees.

* Supervise the operation, maintenance, and repair of baseball equipment and facilities.

* Participate in all required professional development activities.

* Ability to read, interpret, and comply with ICCAC, NJCAA, and admissions rules and regulations.

* Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

* Knowledge of general admissions processes and procedures practiced by post-secondary educational institutions.

* Represent the College in a positive manner to employees, students, visitors, and the general public.

* Must be enthusiastic and energetic in the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities.

* Ability to assume responsibility, deal effectively with problems, and exercise good judgment when making decisions.

* Ability to organize, multi-task, and communicate effectively.

* Must be a self-starter and have the ability to function under limited supervision.

* Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer for work processing, database information, and the mainframe.

* Thorough knowledge of office procedures, telephone techniques, and office equipment, as well as correct English usage, grammar, punctuation, and arithmetic.

* Ability to read and understand written and oral instructions or communications.

* Ability to efficiently perform tasks in an environment of frequent interruptions.

SPECIAL DEMANDS:

Light to medium work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally (10-33%). Stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing, pulling, carrying frequently (34-66%). Walking, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motion frequently (34-66%). Talking, hearing, and viewing various types of close visual work constantly (67-100%). Required to travel utilizing personal vehicle. Must have valid driver's license, good driving record, and provide proof of insurance.

Employment with Iowa Lakes Community College is dependent upon successful passage of a criminal background check. Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. Iowa Lakes Community College participates in the federal E-Verify program. We will verify your employment eligibility in the United States as required by law.

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential functions, job duties/responsibilities, and performance expectations of the job, which should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in related area required; master's degree preferred. Possess excellent people skills and a thorough understanding of Iowa Lakes Community College and our role in the…