Head Coach - Baseball

Job no: 495303
Work type: Staff Full-time
Location: UMBC Campus
Categories: Athletics

Department:
Athletics

Position Overview:
UMBC is accepting applications for the position of Head Baseball Coach. The Head Baseball Coach is a full-time, 12-month, benefited position responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Baseball Program. The Head Coach provides effective leadership, recruitment, coaching and monitoring of student-athletes to encourage successful academic and team performance. The Head Coach is responsible for planning the annual competition schedule, practice schedules, program administration, managing the program budget and providing for the health and safety of the athletes involved in the program.

UMBC offers competitive compensation. This role starts at $92,000 and has over 4 weeks of vacation for regular full time roles. Tuition remission is also available.

Responsibilities:

• Developing players (practice planning and on-field instruction, game management, attention to academics and commitment to community service)
• Recruiting and retaining academically and athletically qualified student-athletes
• Scheduling, booking team travel, balancing the budget, scouting, practice planning, video breakdowns, and other administrative responsibilities
• Abide by all written policies and procedures of the Department of Athletics, UMBC, the America East Conference (AEC) and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
• Cultivating relationships with alumni and working with Athletics Department staff around fundraising, special events and appearances

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree
• Three (3) years of coaching experience at a collegiate level

Preferred Qualifications:

• Five (5) years of coaching experience at the collegiate level
• Playing experience at the collegiate level preferred
• Individuals with knowledge or understanding of mid-major universities are highly desired

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Upload a cover letter and a resume.

Closing Date:Open Until Filled

Benefits:
UMBC offers a rich benefits package.

Regular and grant funded regular positions (Full benefits summary click here):

Generous Leave which includes accruing:

• 22 Days of Annual Leave
• 15 Days of Sick Leave
• 15 Holidays
• 3 Personal Days

Tuition Remission:

• 8 credit hours per semester
• Tuition remission at UMBC for eligible dependents after two years of FT employment

Additional Benefits:

• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement plans (including the choice of joining the pension plan)
• Professional development opportunities
• Wellness opportunities
• & Much more

Salary:
Salary: $92,000 - $102,000 depending on qualifications and experience.

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations.

The above salary range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Hours:Full-time

Type:Regular

FLSA Status:Exempt

Advertised: Jul 2 2026 09:00 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Open Until Filled

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