Head Coach, Baseball

Details

Posted: 03-Jun-26

Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan

Type: Full-time

Categories

Coaching

Coaching - Baseball

Sector

Collegiate Sports

Required Education

4 Year Degree

Kalamazoo College invites applications for the position of Head Baseball Coach. This full-time, 12-month role is responsible for the administration, management, and promotion of a highly competitive NCAA Division III baseball program. Reporting to the Director of Athletics, this position offers the opportunity to mentor and empower student-athletes on and off the field while building meaningful relationships with recruits, families, alumni, and the broader Kalamazoo community.

The program is supported by a strong staff, including multiple assistant coaches, athletic trainers, and strength and conditioning professionals, and has a recent history of conference championships, NCAA tournament appearances, and academic excellence. Visit the Apply link for more information and to apply for this exciting opportunity.

In This Role, You Will

• Lead and manage all aspects of the baseball program to ensure competitive success and operational excellence
• Develop and execute a comprehensive recruiting strategy aligned with Kalamazoo College’s academic and athletic standards
• Plan and oversee practices, competitions, conditioning programs, and team travel
• Foster a positive, inclusive team culture centered on integrity, sportsmanship, and academic success
• Manage program budgeting, including monitoring expenses and coordinating financial approvals
• Supervise and mentor assistant coaches, including assigning responsibilities and conducting evaluations
• Ensure full compliance with NCAA Division III, MIAA, and institutional rules and policies
• Coordinate competition scheduling with the Director of Athletics
• Build strong relationships with prospective student-athletes, families, alumni, donors, and the campus community
• Support departmental initiatives through fundraising, promotions, and community engagement
• Teach physical education activity courses and contribute to campus committees as assigned
• Maintain accurate records and uphold all administrative and compliance requirements
• A bachelor’s degree (master’s preferred)
• At least five years of coaching experience, ideally at the collegiate level
• Demonstrated success recruiting student-athletes in alignment with academic standards
• Strong understanding of NCAA Division III rules and compliance expectations
• A deep commitment to the holistic development and well-being of student-athletes
• Excellent organizational, leadership, and communication skills
• A proven ability to build relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
• A commitment to academic excellence and positive team culture
• Experience or enthusiasm for fundraising, program promotion, and community engagement
  
  

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About Kalamazoo College

Founded in 1833 as The Michigan and Huron Institute, Kalamazoo College today is a premier liberal arts institution and one of the nation’s 100 oldest colleges and universities. The College’s mission is to prepare its graduates to better understand, live successfully within, and provide enlightened leadership to a richly diverse and increasingly complex world. Kalamazoo College stands for the liberal arts and sciences and for life-changing experiential education, believing that a liberal arts undergraduate learning experience is the best preparation for a life of service and fulfillment—a life with the highest possible standard of being. Excellence in the liberal arts requires innovation and the courage to change.

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