Head Baseball Coach

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The University of Wisconsin-Platteville Athletic Department, an NCAA DIII member of the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletics Conference (WIAC), is seeking applicants for the position of Head Baseball Coach . This position will also serve the Athletic Department with secondary duties assigned by athletic administration. Additionally, this position is responsible for field maintenance of Kendall Murray Field.

Key Job Responsibilities:

The Head Baseball Coach is responsible for leading, planning and administering all phases of an NCAA Division III baseball program with the utmost integrity, while developing a successful baseball program to ensure competitive success at the conference and national levels.

Duties include, but are not limited to, ensuring student-athlete well-being, academic success & graduation, recruiting and developing top student-athletes, fundraising, fiscal responsibility, scheduling, team travel, developing community support for the program, field maintenance, camp operations, and hiring/supervision of assistant coach(es). Ensure knowledge and adherence to compliance of NCAA, WIAC and UW-Platteville rules, regulations and policies.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited institution

• Minimum three (3) years baseball coaching experience on the collegiate level or five (5) years on the high school varsity level

• Organizational, written and oral communication skills

• Knowledge of computer applications for recruiting software and video breakdown

• Recruiting Pioneer Champions in Academics, Athletics, Wellness, and Life.

• Ability to travel frequently and to work non-traditional hours, including weekends, evenings and holidays

• Transferable skills, educational background, expertise

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven success as a head coach or top level assistant at the collegiate level

• Demonstrated success in recruiting talent

• Experience in fundraising

• Fiscal Responsibility in following budgetary guidelines

• Fundraising, event planning and camp experience

Application Deadline: Applications must be submitted through our online applicant portal . To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by June 14, 2026. The following documents are required for applicant consideration:

• Letter of application addressing all required qualifications

• A current resume

• Three professional references

Legal Notices and Important Information:

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

The University ensures physical accessibility to work environments for persons with disabilities and will provided reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to employment. Upon request, the University will provide reasonable accommodations for religious observances and practices.

The University is committed to a program of affirmative action for women, racial minorities, persons with disabilities, disabled veterans and veterans of the Vietnam era. While the Chancellor assumes overall responsibility for the success of the program, university administrators and supervisors are responsible and accountable for implementation. Authority for monitoring the program is delegated to Human Resources.

Each individual associated with the University is called upon to pledge a new and revitalized commitment to build and maintain a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination, an environment that fosters mutual respect, recognizes the dignity and worth of all people, and promotes to the fullest, equal employment opportunity through affirmative action.

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UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

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