Posting Summary
Logo Posting Number STA00710PO25 Job Family Athletics Administration Job Function Coaching USC Market Title Head Coach Link to USC Market Title https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/132070 Job Level M2 – Managerial Business Title (Internal Title) Men’s Baseball Head Coach Campus Sumter Work County Sumter College/Division USC Sumter College/Division Level Department USC Sumter – Palmetto College State Pay Band Unclassified Approved Starting Salary Salary commensurate with qualifications (00) Advertised Salary Range 45,000 Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 37.5 Work Schedule Basis 12 months Job Search Category Student Services
About USC
About University of South Carolina
From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service – helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.
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Position Description
Advertised Job Summary
The Men’s Baseball Head Coach is responsible for coaching and administration of the USC Sumter Men’s Baseball program to include the development, implementation, management and compliance of an NJCAA Baseball program. Responsibilities also include the recruitment of student athletes, field management and fundraising to support athletic programs and facilities as well as other duties assigned by the Athletic Director.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience
Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 5 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.
Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials Preferred Qualifications
Collegiate coaching is preferred.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Ability to recruit, coach and teach highly talented student-athletes.
Ability to communicate and organize effectively.
Ability to represent the department and University in a professional manner.
Job Duty Responsible for all aspects of the program including but not limited to: recruiting, strength and conditioning, practices, competitions, and teaching and instructing all aspects of a college level program. Recruiting a 70 student-athletes roster.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 35 Job Duty
Available on weekends and evenings. Commits to and is responsible for adhering to all rules and regulations set forth for the team, the University, and NJCAA Region X with the utmost integrity Help maintain accountability for scholarship limitations. Manage all recruiting efforts for the program and determine scholarship offers.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 25 Job Duty
Coordinate all aspects of team travel including but not limited to transportation, hotel reservations, meal money coordination, completion of travel authorizations and reimbursement and reconciliation of all team trips.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 15 Job Duty
Oversee all aspects of academic enhancement and stay current on academic progress of the programs’ student-athletes. Assist with student housing and admission issues and coordination of efforts with on-campus student services. Assists the administration with alumni relations and scholarship fundraising.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10 Job Duty
Work with maintenance and university grounds to maintain and continually improve the condition of the playing and practice surfaces and surrounding facility. Update program information on athletics website.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10 Job Duty
Works cooperatively with personnel in the Athletics Department, attends department meetings and activities, and represents the University in a positive manner when interacting with the community, alumni, media and general public. Keep athletic administration abreast of all information related to the program including schedules, results, and statistics.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 5
Position Attributes Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.
Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive No Hazardous weather category Non-Essential
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date Job Open Date 08/28/2025 Job Close Date Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicant
As part of the online process, a cover letter, resume, copies of all college transcripts and list of three references must be attached to the online application form. If you have any questions about the application procedures, please call (803) 938-3721.
Quicklink for Posting https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/193994 EEO Statement
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