Head Softball Coach

National Collegiate Athletic Association - Neosho, MO

Full-time - Mid Level

Neosho, MO

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About the position

Crowder College is seeking a dedicated and experienced individual to lead its softball program as the Head Softball Coach. This full-time position involves coaching the team, recruiting players, managing budgets, and overseeing various operational aspects of the program. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in softball coaching and a commitment to student-athlete development.

Responsibilities

• Coach the softball team and teach all aspects of the game.
• Recruit and maintain an active softball team roster.
• Develop and evaluate player performance.
• Conduct and supervise all practices.
• Supervise the assistant softball coach.
• Schedule and attend all contests (games and scrimmages).
• Conduct year-round field maintenance and perform pre-game and post-game field preparation.
• Ensure students comply with all athletics policies and procedures.
• Coordinate team travel arrangements, lodging, and travel itineraries.
• Arrange special meals with campus food service when games interfere with the regular dining schedule.
• Report game scores and information to all media outlets.
• Assist with maintenance and updates to the athletics/softball portion of the website.
• Coordinate maintenance of softball program equipment.
• Coordinate with residence life on housing assignments.
• Coordinate and supervise fundraisers and manage fundraising budget.
• Manage the softball budget in cooperation with the Athletic Director.
• Award scholarships and maintain proper documentation.
• Support student athletes wishing to transfer to four-year institutions/teams.
• Supervise and assist student-athletes in community projects.
• Maintain office hours and correspondence files.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned by the Athletic Director.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• Three successful years as a softball coach
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with faculty, staff, administrators, students, parents, and community members.
• Understanding of and commitment to the community college philosophy and mission.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree
• Three successful years of collegiate level softball coaching.