UH Head Baseball Coach (pos #0080895)

Description

Title: UH Head Baseball Coach

Position Number: 0080895

Hiring Unit: Intercollegiate Athletics

Location: UH Hilo

Date Posted: March 25, 2026

Closing Date: April 17, 2026

Salary: Negotiable

Full Time/Part Time: Full-time

Temporary/Permanent: Permanent

Other Conditions: Appointment to begin approximately May 2026, pending position clearance and availability of funds.

Position Overview

The University of Hawaii at Hilo (UH Hilo) is a public liberal arts and sciences university on the Island of Hawaii, recognized for its integration of cultural immersion and place-based research that leverages the island’s extraordinary geological, biological, and cultural diversity. A comprehensive, regional campus within the ten-campus University of Hawaii system, UH Hilo offers high-quality undergraduate and select postgraduate education, with distinctive strengths in areas such as marine science, geology, astronomy, and Hawaiian language revitalization, while advancing research, scholarship, and creative activity that support community needs, environmental stewardship, Indigenous knowledge systems, and workforce development priorities for the State of Hawaii.

The UH Hilo Vulcans represent the University of Hawai'i at Hilo in NCAA Division II competition as a member of the Pacific West Conference. The athletic program supports 12 varsity teams, including women's cross country, men's and women's soccer, women's volleyball, men's and women's basketball, baseball, softball, men's and women's golf and men's and women's tennis. UH Hilo Athletics fosters a competitive environment for student-athletes in the heart of the Big Island. Known for its vibrant community support and "Vulcan Pride," the teams compete against both regional rivals and national opponents while maintaining a strong focus on academic achievement and local engagement.

UH Hilo baseball is a NCAA D2 program that offers competitive play, strong academics, and a close-knit team environment—balanced with heavy travel for competition. The baseball head coach is responsible to lead a program that balances academics, competition and practices, community service activities despite unique geographic challenges. Time management is key to achieving this balance.

1. **Lead the Baseball program with a commitment to excellence, integrity, and the mission of UH Hilo Athletics.
2. **Responsible for assisting and supporting the Office of Intercollegiate Athletics in administration and operations.
3. **Direct and organize coaching staff to achieve program goals and objectives.
4. **Manage the allocated budget to ensure fiscal balance; recommend personnel, financial, and facility needs to the Director of Athletics.
5. **Assist with departmental operations and participate in camps or clinics as required.
6. **Organize daily practices, game-day strategies, and off-season training programs.
7. **Implement risk management strategies and collaborate with athletic trainer and sports medicine staff to ensure player safety and wellness.
8. Provide general advising and support, acting as a role model for ethical decision-making and sportsmanship.
9. **Identify and recruit NCAA-eligible student-athletes capable of competing at the Division II level (Pacific West Conference).
10. **Collaborate with the Compliance Officer to track admissions and eligibility; recommend scholarship awards to the Director of Athletics.
11. Monitor student-athlete academic progress in coordination with the Athletics Academic Advisor.
12. **Responsible for complying with the rules and regulations of the NCAA as it relates to the Baseball program.
13. **Coordinate and recommend schedules for home tournaments and non-conference games.
14. **Actively engage in marketing, public relations, and fundraising to support the program.
15. **Participate in community service, service learning, and activities that promote respect for diversity and cross-cultural differences.
16. Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in any field and three (3) seasons of experience in coaching university of college Baseball; or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated.
2. Considerable working knowledge of principles, practices and techniques in the area of coaching and recruitment as demonstrated by the broad knowledge of the full range of pertinent standard and evolving concepts, principles and methodologies.
3. Considerable working knowledge and understanding of applicable federal and state laws, rules, regulations and theories and systems associated with NCAA policies, rules and regulations.
4. Demonstrated ability to resolve wide ranging complex problems through the use of creative reasoning and logic to accurately determine the cause of the problems and the resolution of the problems in an effective, innovative and timely manner.
5. Demonstrated ability to interpret and present information and ideas clearly and accurately in writing, verbally and by preparation of reports and other materials.
6. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, team leaders and members, and individuals.
7. Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer, apply word processing software, and Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel.
8. For supervisory work, demonstrated ability to lead subordinates, manage work priorities and projects, and manage employee relations.
9. Experience working in multi-cultural environment.
10. Valid driver’s license.
11. Must be able to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays

Desirable Qualifications

1. Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in any field.
2. Demonstrated experience in the recruitment of student-athletes.
3. Demonstrated experience in budgetary management.
4. Possess thorough knowledge and understanding of NCAA rules and regulations.
5. Demonstrated ability to monitor and supervise subordinate professionals and students.
6. Demonstrated ability to develop a highly competitive baseball program.
7. Participated as a student-athlete on the post-secondary level.
8. Demonstrated ability to fundraise and generate support from the local community

To Apply: Click on the “Apply” button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach each required document. A complete application must include:

1. Cover letter explaining how each minimum and desirable qualification is met
2. Resume
3. Names and addresses, email addresses and telephone numbers of three [3] current professional references
4. Transcript(s) showing degrees and course work appropriate to the position (copies are acceptable; however, original official transcripts will be required prior to employment).

Please do not include any self-identifying photos. Please redact references to Social Security number and birth date on transcript copies. Copy of diplomas will NOT be accepted. Documents issued from an institution outside the United States of America require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from an agency having membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc., verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. Expense of the evaluation shall be borne by the applicant. All requested documents/information become the property of the University. All minimum qualifications must be met by the closing date. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Failure to submit all required documents and reference information shall deem an application to be incomplete.

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Inquiries: Patrick Guillen, pguillen@hawaii.edu

EEO, Clery Act, ADA

The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment, including on the basis of veteran and disability status. For more information, visit: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/policies/

Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks.

In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, annual campus crime statistics for the University of Hawai'i may be viewed at: https://www.hawaii.edu/titleix/help/campus-security/, or a paper copy may be obtained upon request from the respective UH Campus Security or Administrative Services Office.

In accordance with Article 10 of the unit 08 collective bargaining agreement, bargaining unit members receive priority consideration for APT job vacancies. As a result, external or non BU 08 applicants may not be considered for some APT vacancies. BU 08 members with re-employment rights or priority status are responsible for informing the hiring unit of their status.

Accommodation Request: The University of Hawai'i complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the EEO coordinator directly. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. For further information, please refer to the following link: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/accommodation-request/