Head Coach-Softball

CSU Pueblo Division of Extended Studies•Pueblo, CO

1d•$54,900 - $62,500•Onsite

About The Position

Coaches student-athletes, including leading all team practices and scheduled games/competitions; develops game preparation and strategy; conditions and trains student-athletes in order to develop skill, character, and teamwork in softball. Manages the softball program by planning and coordinating all practices, workouts, and competitions; ensures all University, conference, and NCAA rules and regulations are followed, including student-athlete eligibility, recruiting, financial aid, scheduling, and academic progress; manages the program’s operating budget through procurement requests and travel reimbursements; and supervises assistant coaches. Recruits qualified prospective student-athletes. Monitors player academics, including student-athlete welfare, and encourages academic excellence. Organizes team camps; develops fund-raising opportunities; serves on committees that promote success of the program and athletics; establishes and maintains community contacts and enhances the success of the program. Ancillary Duties Other duties as assigned by the Vice President for Athletics and Strategic Partnerships.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited 4-year institution
Work nights and weekends
Physical ability to fulfill duties of the position
Knowledge of NCAA and/or RMAC rules and regulations
Able to demonstrate successful skills in cooperation, organization, communication and problem solving
Able to work effectively in a collaborative and respectful work environment
Two years of successful coaching in the sport of softball at the high school or collegiate level

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree from an accredited 4-year institution
Demonstrated commitment and ability to motivate, teach and counsel student-athletes
Successful experience coaching at the collegiate level in softball
Previous experience recruiting NCAA qualified student-athletes
Experience working with a broad range of students and a commitment to student success

Responsibilities

Leading all team practices and scheduled games/competitions
Developing game preparation and strategy
Conditioning and training student-athletes
Planning and coordinating all practices, workouts, and competitions
Ensuring all University, conference, and NCAA rules and regulations are followed
Managing the program’s operating budget
Supervising assistant coaches
Recruiting qualified prospective student-athletes
Monitoring player academics and student-athlete welfare
Encouraging academic excellence
Organizing team camps
Developing fund-raising opportunities
Serving on committees that promote success of the program and athletics
Establishing and maintaining community contacts