Head Softball Coach, UTC Intercollegiate Athletics - UT Chattanooga
University of Tennessee•Chattanooga, TN
•Onsite
About The Position
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga seeks an accomplished, dynamic Head Coach to lead the Mocs Softball program. This is a full-time, 12-month salaried position with full State of Tennessee benefits. UTC is NCAA Division I institution competing in the Southern Conference.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree
- A minimum of five years’ coaching experience at the collegiate level
- Familiarity with strength and conditioning philosophy and techniques
- Knowledge of and proven record of adherence to all NCAA Division I rules and regulations
- Strong interpersonal skills and effective communication both orally and in writing
- Evidence of strong organizational skills, including basic accounting practices
- Must have the ability to work nights, weekends, and holiday work
- Travel is required
Nice To Haves
- Head coaching experience
- Coaching experience at NCAA Division I level
- An established recruiting network
- Experience mentoring young women
- Knowledge/experience with TeamWorks and TeamWorks Compliance software
Responsibilities
- Coaching - practice planning and game preparation to include scouting, practice and game scheduling, organization of team travel
- Recruiting - talent identification and evaluation, correspondence, assistance with admission process
- Budget - development and management, including athletic scholarship allocation
- Student-athlete development - skill development, mentoring to include individual and team dynamics, team rules and conduct, leadership development, commitment to safety and well-being of student-athletes
- Public relations - represent UTC as the face of softball in the softball community, engage in media and speaking engagements, advance relationships with supporters and local youth organizations, create effective professional working relationships with student-athletes, staff, administration, alumni, and general public
- Fundraising - foster community and alumni financial support for the program, assist with university and athletics campaign fundraising priorities, engage in Department of Athletics events to cultivate and steward alumni and friends, manage program fundraising activities including special events and camps/clinics
- Academic - monitoring of student-athletes and commitment to degree progress and graduation
- Compliance - Ensure the softball program is compliant with all NCAA, Southern Conference, and UTC rules and regulations
Benefits
- Full State of Tennessee benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
