PT Seasonal: Assistant Coach-Softball

Shaw University • Raleigh, NC

18d

About The Position

Reporting to the Head Coach, the Assistant Women’s Softball is responsible for the assisting the Head Coach in the day-to-day administrative and program management of the programs, to include: recruitment, retention, and skills training, as it relates to the development of a competitive NCAA Division II Women’s Softball program capable of winning CIAA championships and capable of competing for a National championship. The Assistant Coach is accountable for ensuring the team’s compliance with NCAA and CIAA rules and regulations and with University policies, procedures and budgetary constraints. The Assistant Coach will actively assist in fundraising endeavors and committee service as assigned. This is a part-time seasonal position.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field from an accredited institution of higher learning with prior participation experience in collegiate athletics preferred.
• 2-5 years coaching experience at the college level is preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated ability to coach, teach and mentor student athletes required.
• Must have valid driver’s license, maintain a clean driving record.
• Must be responsive, quick-thinking, and possess an innate ability to anticipate and respond to issues.
• Establish priorities, and work in an organized manner with emphasis on detail and accuracy.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and assignments and meet competing deadlines.
• Must have a philosophy that is consistent with the Mission, Vision and Core Values of the organization.
• Vision, commitment, and experience in achieving goals and pursuing excellence is critical.
• Strong oral and written presentation skills.
• Ability to work well independently and as a member of a team.
• Excellence in organization, decision-making, problem-solving and creating a collaborative environment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Must be able to read, write and speak fluently in English.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience as a softball player at the collegiate level preferred.

Responsibilities

• Travels to meet and observe potential student athletes, evaluates potential student athletes, communicates with potential student athletes, coaches, parents, and guardians to promote Shaw University and the athletics program, writes letters, makes phone calls, and maintains general correspondence with potential student athletes to build reports and promote general interest in the program.
• Maintains current sport-specific technical and coaching knowledge, develops existing members of the program, assists in the organization of practice plans and competition, communicates and demonstrates specific required skills.
• Adheres to all institutional, Conference and all other rules, regulations and policies.
• Assists in the oversight of volunteer coaches and student workers to ensure that all team oriented duties are completed in a timely manner.
• Assists Head coach in all academic matters pertaining to the team, including instructing/teaching student athletes in the fundamentals of the sport.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time