Assistant Softball Coach

Columbia College•Columbia, SC

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Softball Coach will provide overall guidance to the softball program. Assist the Head Coach with the day-to-day operations of the program including, but not limited to, the following tasks. Identification of potential student-athletes, recruitment of qualified student-athletes, and maintenance of recruitment files. Strategic management of roster size in alignment with program expectations and departmental enrollment goals. Oversight and allocation of athletic scholarships/financial aid within established budget parameters. Demonstrate an understanding of net tuition revenue (NTR) and its impact on recruiting, scholarship distribution, and roster composition. Work collaboratively with Admissions and Enrollment Management to support recruiting, yield, and retention strategies. Organization and coordination of daily practice plans. Game day preparations, including court set-up and break down, uniform and equipment preparation, game-plan preparation, warm-up activities, and game evaluation. Inventory management of uniforms and equipment and input into purchasing decisions on new equipment. Scheduling and travel plans, including the organization of lodging and meals on road trips, and timely completion of expense reports. Monitoring and supervision of student-athletes, to include athletic activities, academic progress, eligibility concerns and disciplinary issues. Coordination of student-athlete community service projects in conjunction with the NAIA Champions of Character program. Participation in program and athletic department fund-raising efforts. Department assistance with game day management throughout the year. Work effectively with students, student-athletes, administrators, faculty, staff, parents, alumni, officials, and coaching peers.

Requirements

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Prior coaching experience

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree from an accredited Institution
At least five years NAIA/NCAA head coaching experience

Responsibilities

Identification of potential student-athletes, recruitment of qualified student-athletes, and maintenance of recruitment files.
Strategic management of roster size in alignment with program expectations and departmental enrollment goals.
Oversight and allocation of athletic scholarships/financial aid within established budget parameters.
Demonstrate an understanding of net tuition revenue (NTR) and its impact on recruiting, scholarship distribution, and roster composition.
Work collaboratively with Admissions and Enrollment Management to support recruiting, yield, and retention strategies.
Organization and coordination of daily practice plans.
Game day preparations, including court set-up and break down, uniform and equipment preparation, game-plan preparation, warm-up activities, and game evaluation.
Inventory management of uniforms and equipment and input into purchasing decisions on new equipment.
Scheduling and travel plans, including the organization of lodging and meals on road trips, and timely completion of expense reports.
Monitoring and supervision of student-athletes, to include athletic activities, academic progress, eligibility concerns and disciplinary issues.
Coordination of student-athlete community service projects in conjunction with the NAIA Champions of Character program.
Participation in program and athletic department fund-raising efforts.
Department assistance with game day management throughout the year.
Work effectively with students, student-athletes, administrators, faculty, staff, parents, alumni, officials, and coaching peers.