Assistant Coach - Softball

University of St. Thomas•Houston, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of St. Thomas (www.stthom.edu), a private Catholic university committed to the liberal arts and to the religious and Intellectual traditions of the Catholic higher education, is seeking an Assistant Softball Coach. This position is responsible for assisting the head softball coach with all aspects of the women's softball program, including the administration of day-to-day aspects of a National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III Softball program. This includes a commitment to the student-athletes' academic progress and degree completion. The successful candidate will have an opportunity to mold and cultivate the softball program at the University of St. Thomas. The program will be a part of the NCAA and will function as a member of the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC). The candidate, in conjunction with the head softball coach, will be instrumental in determining the foundation and direction of the program. The Assistant Softball Coach will report to the Head Softball Coach for all matters related to the softball program and will work closely with Admissions, faculty, administration and staff to help advance UST athletics.

Requirements

A Bachelor's Degree in Kinesiology, Sport Management or a related field is preferred
A minimum of three years of softball experience.
Excellent verbal communication and strong interpersonal skills.
Basic computer skills should include word processing and Excel spreadsheets.

Nice To Haves

Practicing Catholics who will advance the mission of the school are preferred for this position.

Responsibilities

Assist in the day-to-day activities of an NCAA DIII softball program
Stay updated and compliant with all NCAA Division III rules and regulations.
Recruitment of student-athletes in compliance with UNIVERSITY and NCAA DIII policies & procedures
Collaborate with the head coach on practice and game preparation
Facilitate scheduling and travel arrangements
Establish and maintain relationships with regional and national coaching organizations and associations.
Coordinate with the Recreational Sports Office and off campus facilities with the scheduling of practices and other team events on and off campus
Work with the Faculty Athletics Representative
Coordinate with other offices on campus including Admissions, Financial Aid, and the Registrar
Participate actively in campus events and in order to support the University community and provide a leadership presence
Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Baseball coach in accordance with the Director of Athletics and Recreational Sports
Serve as assistant game day administrator for other sports as assigned
Design, market and manage summer youth baseball camps and clinics
Serve as facility monitor for safety and well-being of participants in athletic activities