Assistant Softball Coach

Gardner Webb University•Boiling Springs, NC

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Softball Coach at Gardner-Webb University is responsible for assisting in the administration, supervision, and management of the intercollegiate softball program within the rules and regulations of Gardner-Webb University. This role involves supporting the Head Coach in all aspects of the program, including recruitment, player development, academic success, and team management.

Requirements

2-3 years coaching experience at the NCAA level
Valid driver’s license, and eligibility to drive a college van.
BA or equivalent combination of education and experience
Effective communication, interpersonal and public relation skills
Demonstrated ability to foster a positive and enthusiastic team attitude
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively across cultural boundaries and work harmoniously with diverse groups of students, faculty and staff

Nice To Haves

Pitching experience preferred
Athletic recruitment experience strongly preferred
Experience planning, developing and administering budgets helpful

Responsibilities

Responsible for the development and implementation of the intercollegiate program at the direction of the Head Coach.
Responsible for the development, implementation, and evaluation of a successful recruitment program of prospective student-athletes.
Responsible for facilitating an atmosphere conducive to the continued academic and athletic success of student-athletes, and for monitoring the academic programs of team members.
May be requested to represent Gardner-Webb University before various groups, including media and alumni.
Required to attend staff and individual meetings with the Head Coach.
Required to be present at all team practices and games and to create an appropriate practice and game plan aimed at developing and preparing the team for successful competition.
Responsible for such administrative tasks as maintaining rosters, scheduling practices and games (with the approval of the Head Coach), keeping team statistics, monitoring and supervising the condition and maintenance of team facilities, organizing and administering tournaments or events, and making travel/lodging arrangements.
Responsible for assisting the Head Coach with the recruitment of student-athletes.
Required for fulfilling a variety of obligations to the conference and organization to which the sport is a member, which may include attending meetings and serving on committees.
Advise the Head Coach on budgetary needs.
Responsible for developing team morale so that the conduct of team members in practice, when participating in a contest, or while on the sidelines or on the bench, reflects active interest in the team’s performance and conforms to the standards of true sportsmanship.
Responsible for the physical condition of each team member, cooperating fully with the sports medicine staff, trainers, and doctors.
As required by the NCAA, will report annually to the Director of Athletics, all athletically related income from outside the College which may include income from camps, etc.
Required to drive team vans when necessary to practice/game sites.
Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned by the Head Coach.