Head Coach - Softball

HUSTON-TILLOTSON UNIVERSITY•Austin, TX

3d•$42,000 - $0•Onsite

About The Position

Under minimal supervision, the Head Women's Softball Coach directs, provides leadership, and oversees all coaching duties for an interscholastic Women's Softball Program operating under NAIA operating bylaws and regulations. Works in conjunction with all other Athletics personnel towards achieving the objectives of Intercollegiate Athletics. Directs and coordinates all aspects of recruitment and training for athletic competition and oversees the planning and fiscal management of program activities. The Head Women's Softball Coach position is full-time, over a twelve-month period, with 50% of the positions related to coaching duties and 50% of position related to faculty, staff, and/or administrative duties.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required
Knowledge of Softball through personal experience and team participation, as well as comprehensive knowledge of intercollegiate athletics
Relevant experience in coaching and athletic administration
Superior organizational skills and high energy level with demonstrated competence in program development, administration, decision-making, and fiscal management skills
Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team relationship and with diverse populations of students, faculty, staff, alumni, public and the media
Commitment to the establishment of an effective intercollegiate athletics program for the College and maintenance of positive relationships with the public
Skills in counseling, communication, public relations, and organizational planning and management
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Commitment to the Mission and Vision of the College
Certification in CPR and first aid

Nice To Haves

Graduate degree preferred

Responsibilities

Provides for the safety and welfare of team members
Complies with all HT, NAIA, and RRAC rules and regulations
Plans for all team practices and training sessions to maximize time, effort, safety, and skill
Recruits, monitors, and retains outstanding student-athletes who will be academically successful culminating in graduation
Commitment to the student-athletes academic progress and degree completion, emphasizes academics and works closely with the faculty to ensure athletes attend classes and are in good scholastic standing
Meets with the team and the Faculty Athletic Representative (FAR) to review NAIA regulations and college procedures to ensure all rules and regulations are followed, including the Code of Ethics as outlined in the NAIA handbook
Makes necessary arrangements for all away events
Makes necessary arrangements for home competitions
Formulates the team's competitive schedule in cooperation with the Director of Athletics
Works with the Director of Sports Performance to assure the prevention and care of athletic injuries
Initiates requests for verification of eligibility of initial and returning student-athletes
Responsible for all required record keeping and reports all statistics at end of games
Coordinates and monitors statisticians
Works with the Public Relations Office to facilitate media coverage and sport promotion
Formulates and communicates appropriate team rules for dress, behavior, class attendance, etc.
Operates within the established budget
Orders, inventories, assigns, and monitors equipment and uniforms
Maintains a good relationship with external groups who may want to assist in the program including fundraising activities
Shares knowledge and promotes the sport and HT through clinics, workshops, and lectures
Directs, instructs, and supervises the activities of all personnel and student-athletes within the sport program
Participates as appointed on Intercollegiate Athletics, College, and state, regional and national committees
Demonstrates certification in CPR and first aid
May serve as game administrator at designated home events
Performs other duties deemed appropriate by the Director of Athletics