Head Coach, Softball
About The Position
The Head Women's Softball Coach will administer and direct all aspects of the Radford University women's softball program in accordance with university, NCAA and Big South Conference by-laws and guidelines. The Head Coach will be responsible for the recruitment and retention of student-athletes with high academic and physical standards; will recruit, supervise and evaluate a quality coaching staff; recommend prospective student-athletes for athletic grant-in-aid scholarships; assist the university administration in monitoring the academic progress of student-athletes to facilitate pursuit of a degree; supervise or delegate the responsibility of all game, scrimmage and practice activities, as well as team travel; apply disciplinary actions fairly and in accordance with team rules and university regulations; manage the program budget responsibly; represent the university and its women's softball program by soliciting and encouraging contributions to, and support for, the university's intercollegiate program, and foster good relations with fans, donors and the local community.
Requirements
- An advanced degree in a related field or equivalent education, training and work experience.
- An accomplished coaching background in collegiate softball.
- Knowledge of NCAA recruiting and compliance procedures.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Strong organizational and leadership skills.
- A proven ability to recruit and develop quality student-athletes.
- Impeccable personal and professional integrity.
Nice To Haves
- An accomplished coaching background in collegiate softball.
Responsibilities
- Administer and direct all aspects of the Radford University women's softball program in accordance with university, NCAA and Big South Conference by-laws and guidelines.
- Recruit and retain student-athletes with high academic and physical standards.
- Recruit, supervise and evaluate a quality coaching staff.
- Recommend prospective student-athletes for athletic grant-in-aid scholarships.
- Assist the university administration in monitoring the academic progress of student-athletes to facilitate pursuit of a degree.
- Supervise or delegate the responsibility of all game, scrimmage and practice activities, as well as team travel.
- Apply disciplinary actions fairly and in accordance with team rules and university regulations.
- Manage the program budget responsibly.
- Represent the university and its women's softball program by soliciting and encouraging contributions to, and support for, the university's intercollegiate program.
- Foster good relations with fans, donors and the local community.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
