Head Softball Coach

Metropolitan Community College • Kansas City, MO

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About The Position

The Head Softball Coach at Metropolitan Community College is a full-time, exempt position responsible for overseeing the college's softball program. This role includes coaching the team, managing staff, recruiting student-athletes, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. The coach will also coordinate fundraising and community service activities, manage the program's budget, and support student-athlete success initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record required.
• Minimum of 3 years of collegiate coaching experience preferred.
• Head coaching experience preferred.
• Knowledge of NJCAA and NCAA Baseball rules and regulations preferred.
• Experience maintaining a baseball field preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Experience/Knowledge of NJCAA Compliance and Eligibility rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all part-time staff in the Softball program, including prioritizing and assigning work, preparing schedules, conducting evaluations, and implementing hiring procedures.
• Coordinate and supervise all operations of the Softball team, including scheduling practices and games, supervising game day setup, and ensuring compliance with NJCAA and MCC rules.
• Manage Sports Information for the Athletic Department, including writing stories for MCC Sports programs and maintaining the MCC Athletics Website.
• Recruit student-athletes for the Softball team by attending games, holding tryouts, and conducting campus visits.
• Oversee and manage the assigned budget, monitoring expenditures and maintaining fiscal records.
• Manage the preparation, performance, and evaluation of student-athletes, including developing their athletic skills and monitoring academic progress.
• Prepare and maintain financial and general reports, promotional materials, and other documentation.
• Support the college's student-athlete success program by collaborating with academic and student support services staff.
• Coordinate and supervise fundraising, community service, and leadership development activities for the athletic team.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
• Retirement and 403b plans.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• Wellness programs.
• Generous time-off policy including vacation, sick/personal days, holidays, and paid spring and winter break.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree