Associate Head Coach, Softball

University of Texas at Austin•Austin, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Head Coach, Softball position is responsible for assisting the Head Coach in the leadership and management of the women's Softball program. The goal is to achieve successful outcomes, including recruiting elite student-athletes, training and coaching with the aim of contending for national and conference championships. This role is critically involved in all aspects of the program, with specific autonomy and shared responsibilities with the Head Coach in key areas such as recruiting, practice planning, player training and development, coordination of team play, and coaching tactics/strategies. The position also involves promoting the academic, personal, and social development of student-athletes, maintaining program integrity, and upholding high professional standards and ethical behaviors in adherence to all relevant rules and regulations. Additionally, the role requires providing public relations and communication with various constituencies, assisting in schedule design, and managing administrative and business functions of the program. The Associate Head Coach is expected to exemplify core values, act ethically, seek guidance when needed, and comply with all applicable laws, policies, and regulations. This position may be designated as an Administrative Officer and serves at the pleasure of the President.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree.
Successful experience as an assistant or head coach at an elite level.
Experience coaching NCAA championship-caliber student-athletes.
Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills to enhance interaction with student-athletes, peers, alumni, administrative personnel, and the community.
Demonstrated professional demeanor.
Technological proficiency.
Demonstrated ability to provide critical thinking and consultation to achieve positive outcomes.
Current and working knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations relating to student-athletes and the recruiting of student-athletes.
Demonstrated commitment to The University of Texas Intercollegiate Athletics Core Values: Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, Community Engagement, Creativity, Accountability and Loyalty.
Class "C" operator's driver's license.
Must provide a current three-year driving record from the current state of residence.
If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated success in recruiting elite student-athletes.
Experience as a student athlete in collegiate athletics.
Experience coaching NCAA championship-caliber student-athletes.

Responsibilities

Assist the Head Coach in recruiting, training, motivating, and developing elite student-athletes in the sport of softball.
Proactively promote the academic, personal, and social development of student-athletes.
Recruit and coach with the objective of attaining the highest possible outcomes in NCAA competition while maintaining the integrity of the program.
Employ high professional standards, ethical behaviors, and adherence to UT Athletics, University, Conference, and NCAA rules.
Provide high profile and positive public relations and communication with a wide variety of institutional and sport constituencies, including softball professionals and coaches at all levels (club, high school), alumni, letter winners, media, students, student families, fans, Texas Athletics colleagues, and others.
Assist the Head Coach in the design of a competitive schedule to maximize team and individual player development and performance.
Assist the Head Coach in leading and managing administration, logistics, support staff, and business functions, including budgeting, of the Softball program.
Consistently exemplify the core values and quality service standards of Texas Athletics.
Always act ethically.
Proactively seek guidance when unsure or unclear of a law, rule, or policy applicable to you or your department/sport program.
Actively participate in assigned education and training programs.
Comply with all laws, policies, rules, and regulations set forth by the Board of Regents of The University of Texas System, The University of Texas at Austin, NCAA, Conference, or other governing body, including state and federal laws.
Annually obtain prior written approval and report all outside activities and outside income.
Report knowledge of, or reasonable cause to believe, violation(s) of state or federal laws, policies, rules, or regulations of the University, Conference, or NCAA to IA ARMCS or IA HR.
Fully cooperate with any investigation by providing complete and accurate information when requested to do so by Texas Athletics and/or the NCAA and do not influence others in any way during an investigation.
Report incidents of prohibited conduct as defined by University policies on Sex Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, Sexual Assault, Interpersonal Violence, and Stalking to the University’s Title IX Coordinator or Deputy Title IX Coordinator.
Perform other duties as assigned.