Head Baseball Coach

Vassar is a highly selective, coeducational liberal arts college of about 2400 undergraduate students, located in the Hudson Valley, seventy-five miles north of New York City. Vassar stands upon the homelands of the Munsee Lenape. The College is located in Poughkeepsie, home to a culturally diverse community, and benefits from convenient commuter rail access to New York City.

Vassar College invites applications for the position of Head Baseball Coach. This is a full-time, non-tenure track faculty, benefit-eligible ten-month position. Weekend, holiday, early morning and/or late evening hours are required.

Vassar College is deeply committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community and the curriculum, and to promoting an environment of equality, inclusion, and respect for difference. Candidates who can contribute to this goal through their teaching, research, advising, and other activities are encouraged to identify their strengths and experiences in this area. The College is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and especially welcomes applications from veterans, women, individuals with disabilities, and members of racial, ethnic, and other groups whose underrepresentation in the American academy, including athletic coaching, has been severe and longstanding.

The successful candidate will serve as the head coach in all aspects of a competitive and inclusive NCAA Division III baseball program including, but not limited to:

Additional duties in the department will be based on candidate interest and aptitude and could include teaching, facilities, student-athlete development, game management, SAAC, etc.

The head coach is also expected to adhere to all NCAA, Liberty League and Vassar rules and regulations.

The annual base starting salary range for this full-time position is $58K to $65K. When extending an offer, Vassar College considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, budget, and other market and organizational considerations. The starting salary range represents the College’s good faith and reasonable estimate at the time of posting.

Bachelor’s degree; coaching experience at the collegiate level, demonstrated interest in and commitment to student-athlete development and health and wellness. Certification in CPR, AED and First Aid is mandatory and can be obtained through Vassar College as needed. A valid driver’s license, official academic transcript(s) and the successful result of a background check are mandatory.

Master’s degree in a related field; minimum of 3-5 years coaching experience at the collegiate level; demonstrated ability to recruit and retain student-athletes who are committed to academic and athletic excellence; experience with fundraising and/or alumni relations; experience with student-athlete leadership programming or other athletics administrative responsibilities. The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal, organizational, and written/oral communication skills as well as demonstrated success as an assistant or head coach at the collegiate level.

Qualified applicants are asked to submit a cover letter, résumé, three references (with phone numbers and email addresses) and a diversity statement highlighting contributions to and/or future plans for promoting diversity and inclusion through coaching to: https://employment.vassar.edu/postings/3824. No applications by email will be accepted. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. For additional information please visit Vassar at www.vassar.edu.