Asst Coach-Softball
About The Position
Under the direction of the head softball coach, the assistant will coach student-athletes, including leading all team practices and scheduled games/competitions; developing game preparation and strategy; conditioning and training student-athletes in order to develop skill, character, and teamwork in competitive NCAA Division II softball. Assist the head coach in the management of the softball program by planning and coordinating all practices, workouts, and competitions; ensure all University, conference, and NCAA rules and regulations are followed, including student-athlete eligibility, recruiting, financial aid, scheduling, and academic progress; manage the program’s operating budget through procurement requests and travel reimbursements; and supervise volunteer or part-time assistant coaches. Recruit highly qualified prospective student-athletes in coordination with the strategic vision of the head coach. Monitor player academics, promote student welfare and encourage academic excellence. Help organize and conduct team camps; aid in the development of fund-raising opportunities; serve on committees that promote the success of the program and athletics; establish and maintain community contacts and enhance the success of the program.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from a four-year accredited institution
- At least 2 years of experience at the collegiate level in softball as a student-athlete or coaching experience at the high school or higher level
- Experience in a position that required skills in cooperation, organization, communication and problem solving
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated commitment and ability to motivate, teach, and counsel student-athletes
- Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations
- Strong management, interpersonal, and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks
- Experience as an assistant softball coach
- Experience coaching at the collegiate level in softball
- Experience working with diverse populations
- Previous experience recruiting for NCAA qualified student-athletes
Responsibilities
- Lead all team practices and scheduled games/competitions
- Develop game preparation and strategy
- Condition and train student-athletes
- Plan and coordinate all practices, workouts, and competitions
- Ensure all University, conference, and NCAA rules and regulations are followed
- Manage the program’s operating budget
- Supervise volunteer or part-time assistant coaches
- Recruit highly qualified prospective student-athletes
- Monitor player academics
- Promote student welfare and encourage academic excellence
- Organize and conduct team camps
- Aid in the development of fund-raising opportunities
- Serve on committees that promote the success of the program and athletics
- Establish and maintain community contacts
Benefits
- Medical and prescription insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Flexible benefit plan
- Basic term life insurance
- Voluntary term life and AD&D Insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Travel accident insurance
- Voluntary critical illness and accident insurance
- Annual and sick leave
- Retirement plans
- Employee and dependent tuition discounts
- State employee discounts via BenefitHub
- Various on-campus event, recreation, and meal discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
