Head Softball Coach

Northwest Nazarene University Inc•Nampa, ID

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Head Softball Coach is responsible for all details of operating an NCAA Division II intercollegiate Softball program. The position is a 12-month, full-time exempt position and reports to the Director of Athletics.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
Women’s collegiate, professional, or high-level club softball coaching experience
High motivation and commitment to the University, organizational skills, the ability to self-start, be calm under pressure, meet deadlines, work without direct supervision, multi-task, problem solve, and relate to a variety of personalities under diverse circumstances
The University requires that all staff members be Christians (preferably in the Wesleyan tradition) and must be comfortable with and in agreement with the mission and lifestyle values of NNU and be willing to help advance the spiritual goals of the University.
Ability to obtain NNU driving certification
Offer of employment is contingent on successful results from a background investigation

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree
Collegiate level (or equivalent) head softball coaching experience
Experience recruiting student-athletes
Administrative and budget management experience
Knowledge of NCAA rules and processes

Responsibilities

Promotes and develops spiritual formation and leadership, academic excellence, athletic competitiveness, and community engagement in student-athletes.
Organizes and facilitates all practice sessions, contest preparation, travel, and competition.
Develops and maintains a successful recruiting system to accomplish competitive success and roster goals.
Hires, supervises, and evaluates assistant coaches.
Participates as an active member of the Athletic Department and University as a whole.
Plans and administrates program budget allocation and stewardship.
Manages athletic scholarship, roster, and eligibility statuses.
Organizes and operates youth camps and other fundraising initiatives.
Maintains knowledge of applicable institutional, conference, and NCAA regulations and promote an atmosphere of compliance.
Performs other related duties as assigned.