Softball, Assistant Coach

Jacksonville University•Jacksonville, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Coach-Softball is primarily responsible for serving as the hitting coach, which includes the recruitment and development of hitters, as well as scouting and game planning for the offense. This role also involves assisting the Head Coach in all aspects of a Division I program, including teaching student-athletes softball skills, coordinating team travel, managing game day personnel, some recruiting, and other duties assigned by the Head Coach or Athletic Administration. The position supports the Head Coach in program organization, administration, and promotion. Approximately 60% of the role is dedicated to instruction through on-field and classroom training (using video and other techniques), while 40% is focused on recruiting and administrative duties. Candidates must be committed to the academic and athletic success of student-athletes.

Requirements

Knowledge of NCAA Rules and Regulations
Mastery of sport coached
Ability to lead, guide and direct graduate assistants, interns and student-athletes
Willingness to form relationships with constituents and help fundraise
Bachelor’s degree from accredited college or university
Two years collegiate coaching experience at NCAA Division I level preferred
Experience with NCAA Division I Rules and Regulations
Proven recruiting abilities
Demonstrated leadership skills
Must be able to physically perform essential job duties or have special accommodations arranged in advance

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

Instructing players in the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.
Organizing and directing individual and small group practice activities/exercises as directed by the head coach.
Assessing player’s skills, monitors players during competition and practice, and keeps the head coach informed of the athletic performance of students.
Scheduling of all competition.
Submitting schedule to the Finance and Compliance Office for final approval prior to initiating contracts.
Coordinating and Submitting Practice Schedule to DFO.
Understanding NCAA regulations related to financial aid.
Initiating process for initial and renewal grants.
Consistently updating team rosters.
Meeting athletic grant-in-aid budget.
Initiating process for all travel arrangements and submitting reports within 48 hours of return.
Assisting in annual budget preparation.
Staying within amount budgeted for fiscal year.
Having all expenditures pre-approved through appropriate channels.
Pre- and Post-season inventory of equipment/apparel.
Care and maintenance of all equipment/apparel and facilities.
Initiating process to order equipment/apparel.
Supporting all Department of Athletics policies on classroom attendance, study hall, progress reports and enforcing disciplinary actions.
Working with teams to maintain and increase their APR.
Getting prior approval from the development office prior to initiating a fund raising activity.
Devising new methods of fund raising.
Being available for Departmental fund raising activities.
Following guidelines established by Department, University, and the NCAA for fund raising activities.
Completing all paperwork by established athletic department and NCAA deadlines.
Attending and contributing to all Department of Athletics meetings and requested functions.
Following guidelines established by Department, University, and the NCAA for camp procedures and operations.
Compliance with NCAA recruiting rules and completing associated paperwork in a timely manner.
Arranging financially responsible recruiting trips.
Initiating arrangements for all official visits.
Recruiting students who will be an asset to the University and Department of Athletics and graduate in a timely manner.