Head Coach, Softball
About The Position
The Softball Head Coach is responsible for the management and administration of all phases of a varsity intercollegiate sports program and team, within the guidelines, rules, and regulations established by the University, Sunshine State Conference, and NCAA. This role involves recruiting high-quality student-athletes, organizing and supervising practice sessions, and ensuring the team is prepared physically, mentally, and emotionally for competition. The coach must maintain self-control and exhibit sportsmanship, while also being receptive to prospects, alumni, and friends of the University. Emphasis is placed on ethical motivation, competitive athletics, acceptable personal behavior, decision-making, and lasting values. The position includes supervising assistant coaches and graduate assistants, planning team travel and lodging, managing budgets, and working closely with trainers and physicians. Fundraising and community building are also key aspects, as is cooperating with athletic administration and representing the university positively.
Requirements
- Ability to sit, climb or balance under 1/3 of the time.
- Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
- Ability to stand, walk, reach with hands or arms, talk or hear, use hands to finger, handle or feel over 2/3 of the time.
- Ability to lift up to 10 pounds over 2/3 of the time and up to 50 pounds under 1/3 of the time.
- Must be able to positively represent the university both internally and externally
- Bachelor's Degree.
- Previous collegiate coaching experience required.
- CPR/AED certification (renewed by university every two years)
Nice To Haves
- Master's Degree preferred.
Responsibilities
- Recruits high quality student-athletes.
- Organizes, supervises, coordinates, and evaluates practice sessions.
- Adheres to rules and regulations of the University, SSC, and NCAA.
- Assumes responsibility for bringing his/her staff and team to the event physically, mentally, and emotionally prepared for competition.
- Maintains self-control and exhibits sportsmanship in relations with staff, players, officials, opponents, and spectators during competitive events.
- Is receptive to high school prospects, alumni, and friends of the University.
- Uses all possible ethical means of motivation, emphasizes means of motivation and values of competitive athletics, acceptable personal behavior, decision making, and lasting values to the individual.
- Supervises full time assistant coaches, part-time assistant coaches, graduate assistants, and volunteer coaches.
- Plans for transportation, travel, lodging, and meals for team for competition.
- Follows University and departmental policies on matters relating to requisitioning and purchasing.
- Manages and works with given budgets.
- Works closely with trainer and team physician regarding well-being of student-athlete.
- Participates and contributes to athletics fundraising and community building.
- Schedules games and events as delegated and as outlined in the Policies and Procedures manual.
- Cooperates with the athletic administration in the implementation of Department operational procedures.
- Must represent the Lynn University Department of Athletics in a manner that will enhance and promote confidence in the athletic program.
- Other duties assigned by the athletic department.
Benefits
- Accreditation and equal opportunity
- Americans with Disabilities Act
- Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
- smoke- and tobacco-free environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
