Assistant Coach Softball

Tennessee Board of Regents•Town of Gallatin, NY

6d•$45,205 - $55,489

About The Position

Volunteer State Community College is seeking an Assistant Coach Softball to assist with operating the softball program and with student-athlete and general student recruitment and retention. Reporting to the Coach Softball, this position supports athletic programming and department needs. A primary objective is to prepare student-athletes to compete successfully at the NJCAA and TCCAA Division I levels while supporting their academic progress through graduation or transfer to a four-year university.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
One year of coaching experience.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with a diverse faculty, staff, and student population.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Collegiate coaching experience.
Experience supporting Athletics Department operations or student-athlete success in areas such as academic advising or student support, fundraising, strength and conditioning or fitness center operations, intramural programming, game-day operations, athletic facility or field maintenance, or related areas.

Responsibilities

Follow NJCAA and TCCAA rules and regulations in the daily and overall operation of the program.
Promote the College by soliciting and encouraging contributions and support for the Athletics Department, and participate in activities that foster external engagement and support.
Cultivate and maintain effective relationships with associations, conferences, alumni, media, civic groups, students, faculty, parents, and friends of the College.
Recruit and retain student-athletes who meet program expectations and can succeed academically, and recruit prospective students for the College generally.
Support student-athletes’ academic progress by setting expectations, providing referrals to College resources, and monitoring progress and Early Alert reports from faculty.
Scout opponents during the season and in preparation for postseason play.
Assist in developing and managing the program budget, including equipment purchases and replacement, travel, and student-athlete exposure opportunities.
Organize and oversee daily practices and physical conditioning.
Assist with annual fundraising efforts in conjunction with the Athletics Department and College Foundation.
Maintain current knowledge of academic advising techniques through professional development.
Coordinate with the Director of Advising and the team's professional advisor to ensure appropriate advising consistent with students’ majors and NJCAA and TCCAA eligibility requirements.
Coordinate with Student Affairs and Academic Affairs departments to support student-athletes’ transition through college and, where applicable, transfer to another college or university.
Assist with the implementation and delivery of summer camps and tournaments throughout the year.
Ensure team media information is accurate, current, and complete, including rosters, webpages, brochures, and recruiting materials.
Assist with game scheduling in coordination with the Director of Athletics and other appropriate athletic teams.
Assist with facility maintenance throughout the year and ensure external facility users follow College procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Health, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability insurance; FSA/HSA options.
Wellness Incentive Program for employees enrolled in health coverage.
Educational assistance, including fee waiver, spouse/dependent discounts, and tuition reimbursement.
Employee Assistance Program.
Longevity pay.
Retirement options including State of Tennessee Pension (TCRS), 401a, 401K with up to $50/month match, 403b, and 457.
14 paid holidays per year.
Annual leave, if applicable.
Sick leave and sick leave bank.
State Employee Discount Program with over 900 merchants.