Head Baseball Coach

UMSL Athletics

The University of Missouri-St. Louis (UMSL), a proud member of NCAA Division II and the Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC), invites applications for the position of Head Baseball Coach. UMSL seeks an innovative, energetic, and student-centered leader to guide Triton Baseball and build upon the program's tradition of excellence.

Located in the heart of the St. Louis metropolitan region, UMSL is the region's premier public research university, serving its student population through innovative teaching, impactful research, and meaningful community engagement. UMSL Athletics is committed to providing a first-class student-athlete experience while pursuing excellence in competition, academics, leadership, and service.

The Head Baseball Coach serves as the chief architect of the baseball program and is responsible for providing visionary leadership in all aspects of the program, including competitive success, recruiting, player development, academic achievement, compliance, fundraising, alumni engagement, budget management, and staff supervision. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to lead a program positioned for success in one of NCAA Division II's most competitive conferences while developing student-athletes for achievement both on and off the field.

Program Leadership and Competitive Excellence

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for all aspects of the baseball program.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive plan for sustained competitive success within the GLVC and at the national level.
• Foster a culture of integrity, accountability, sportsmanship, and championship-level performance.
• Establish clear expectations for student-athletes and staff that align with the mission and values of UMSL Athletics.
• Represent the baseball program and university with professionalism and integrity.

Recruiting and Roster Management

• Lead all recruiting efforts to identify, evaluate, and attract academically and athletically qualified student-athletes.
• Develop and maintain strong recruiting pipelines with high school, junior college, club, and summer baseball programs.
• Manage roster planning and retention strategies that support long-term program success.
• Demonstrate a commitment to recruiting student-athletes who will thrive academically, socially, and athletically at UMSL.

Coaching and Student-Athlete Development

• Plan and conduct practices, training sessions, and competitions that promote individual and team development.
• Teach and develop baseball fundamentals, advanced skills, strategy, and leadership.
• Promote academic achievement, personal growth, sportsmanship, and overall student-athlete well-being.
• Support student-athletes in achieving their educational, athletic, and career goals.

Compliance and Administration

• Ensure strict adherence to NCAA, GLVC, University of Missouri System, and institutional policies and regulations.
• Monitor student-athlete academic progress and eligibility requirements.
• Manage all program operations, including scheduling, travel, equipment, camps, and budget oversight.
• Prepare and maintain required reports and documentation.

Staff Leadership and External Engagement

• Recruit, supervise, mentor, and evaluate assistant coaches and support personnel.
• Collaborate with athletic department staff, alumni, donors, and community stakeholders to advance program goals.
• Support fundraising initiatives, alumni engagement efforts, camps, clinics, and community outreach activities.
• Serve as an ambassador for UMSL Athletics throughout the region and beyond.

Variable dependent on recruiting, practices and games.

A Bachelor's degree in related/relevant area or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 6 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

• Collegiate coaching experience, preferably at the NCAA Division II level.
• Previous head coaching experience with demonstrated success in recruiting, player development, and program administration.
• Demonstrated success in NCAA Division I, II, NAIA, or junior college recruiting and player development.
• Experience supervising staff, managing budgets, and leading successful athletic programs.
• Record of fostering academic success and holistic student-athlete development.

Desired Leadership Characteristics

• A proven ability to recruit, retain, and develop talented student-athletes.
• Strong relationship-building skills with alumni, donors, campus partners, and community stakeholders.
• Exceptional organizational and communication abilities.
• A collaborative leadership style and commitment to fostering a welcoming team environment.
• A passion for building a championship-caliber program while supporting the academic mission of the university.

• Application materials include a cover letter and resume. Finalists will be asked to provide references at a later date.
• Applicants must combine all application materials into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as a resume attachment to the UMSL Careers: https://www.umsl.edu/services/hrs/careers/index.html
• Limit document name to 50 characters. Maximum size limit is 11MB. Do not include special characters (e.g., /, &, %, etc.). For questions about the application process, please email employment@umsl.edu. If you are experiencing technical problems, please email umpshrsupport@umsystem.edu.
  

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The University will not sponsor applicants for this position for employment visas.

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/departments-staff/human-resources/benefits-retirement

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please email the Office of Human Resources at umslhr@umsl.edu.