• Develop a recruitment plan and actively recruit, train, and coach members of the Baseball Program.
• Follow all NJCAA rules and regulations, including but not limited to, those that involve recruitment, eligibility and practice limits.
• Formulate a successful philosophy to promote the educational welfare and sportsmanship of the student-athlete
• Work with the Athletic Director to assist student-athletes in maintaining their athletic eligibility, including following up on academic progress reports and study table attendance.
• Ensure that all Baseball athletes meet NJCAA eligibility requirements and prepare eligibility forms to be sent to the NJCAA, and conference number schools.
• Prepare a yearly budget for the Baseball program in conjunction with the Athletic Director.
• Request equipment and uniforms, and maintain records of all purchases.
• Assist with scheduling of games with approval of Athletic Director
• Make all travel arrangements for the team and recruiting.
• Develop fundraisers and promotions to improve the Baseball Program.
• Conduct camps to provide a community service to the youth in our area and any other interested youths.
• Organize and schedule practice sessions.
• Provide Baseball information and statistics to area and state media, as well as the Athletics office.
• Travel to and from away contests with the team and be in attendance at all games.
• Develop and actively participate in a place to enhance public relations for the Baseball Program.
• Provide academic advising to each athlete in the development of class schedule.
• Track the progress of each athlete in all classes.
• Establish and maintain an ethical and moral code of behavior and living that is expected of the players that are residing on campus.
• Develop a weight training and fitness program with the Hocking College Strength and Conditioning Coach.
• Support the philosophy and mission of the College
• Represent Hocking College in a professional manner at all times.
• Maintain Current CPR and AED certifications
• Actively participate in related consortiums, partnerships, organizations, etc.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

• Candidate must have effective leadership skills, working knowledge of Hocking College Varsity Sport rules and regulations, and coaching experience within the last five years at the collegiate level and/or intercollegiate Baseball experience preferred.
• Education/Experience/Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license
• Skills and Knowledge
• Candidate must demonstrate clear evidence of sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, staff, and the community.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• A strong public service orientation to work well with faculty, staff, students and the community.
• Ability to supervise and train employees to include organizing, prioritizing and scheduling work assignments
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
• Strong computer skills.
• Skill in budget preparation and supervision.
• Ability to work with a diverse team in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to stay abreast of current and developing trends (videos, voice, data and computing technologies)
• Enthusiasm and the ability to thrive in an atmosphere of constant change.
• Physical Demands and Work Environment
• Work is normally performed in an outdoor environment.
• Physical effort required.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Limited exposure to physical risk.
• Some travel required.

Ken Hoffman

Director of Athletics

Athletics Department | Hocking College

	740-753-6551
	hoffmank32027@hocking.edu
	www.hocking.edu
	John Light 249A, 3301 Hocking Parkway, Nelsonville, OH, 45764