Head Women's Softball Coach/Fitness Center Coordinator

The College System of Tennessee•Cleveland, TN

42d•$55•Onsite

About The Position

The Head Women's Softball Coach/Fitness Center Coordinator is responsible for administration of all aspects of the intercollegiate women's Softball program. In addition, this position has responsibility for coordinating Fitness Room operations for the college's Intercollegiate Athletics facility. The Coach/Coordinator is expected to work in cooperation with staff across the Athletics Department, other Student Services units, other areas of the college, high school personnel, and personnel from other colleges to develop and maintain a high quality intercollegiate women's Softball program, offering an excellent experience to participating student-athletes.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
Minimum of three years of coaching experience in women's softball at the high school or collegiate level, either as a head coach or assistant coach.
Minimum of one year of experience in instruction/teaching of softball skill development in technique and skill acquisition OR one year of experience as a middle school or high school teacher, demonstrating ability to create lesson plans and evaluate skills progression.
Ability to recruit student athletes and create an atmosphere conducive to student success in academics, personal development, and athletics.
Strong and effective interpersonal skills.
Strong oral and written communication skills, encompassing teaching, public speaking, and public relations.
Teaching is defined as the ability to communicate new techniques, tactical strategies, and game management skills in softball to enhance student-athletes' abilities.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Knowledge of procedures to be followed in the event of an emergency.
Knowledge of comprehensive community college concept.
Proficiency with various software packages including Microsoft office suite.
Must be a licensed driver and able to operate a vehicle.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership for and administer all aspects of the intercollegiate Women's Softball program for 20-25 participants, including recruitment of student-athletes, budget development and management, maintenance and inventory of equipment, travel and transportation planning, and scheduling of practices and competitions.
Instruct student-athletes in individual skills, tactics/strategy, rules, and fundamentals of women's Softball at the intercollegiate level.
Teach student-athletes' principles and practices in health, fitness, and conditioning associated with successful participation in intercollegiate women's Softball.
Operate program in compliance with institutional, Tennessee Community College Athletic Association (TCCAA), and National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) rules.
Counsel and advise student-athletes in academic matters, including academic planning, course selection, and student success strategies.
Coordinate efforts to assist student-athletes in transferring to four-year colleges and universities.
Track and monitor academic progress of student-athletes to ensure academic success, retention, and completion.
Participate in fundraising, public relations, and promotional activities for the athletic department and the women's Softball program.
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Coordinate scheduling of the Fitness Room for sports team's specific times.
Manage Fitness Room budget including ordering cleaning products and towels.
Coordinate scheduling of supervisors during 'Open Times'.
Manage any equipment repairs and replacements.
Other duties as assigned.
Serve on various college committees.
Serve on Tennessee Community College Athletic Association (TCCAA) and National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) committees as appropriate.
The appointee will be required to meet those standards now required or which in the future may be required by the Tennessee State Board of Regents (TBR) and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).

Benefits

Insurance: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability (long and short term), FSA/HAS
Wellness Incentive Program (if enrolled in health)
Educational Assistance: Fee Waiver, Spouse/Dependent Discounts, Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Longevity Pay
Retirement Options: State of TN Pension (TCRS), 401a, 401k with $50 match, 403b, and 457
Fourteen (14) Paid Holidays/Year
Sick and Annual Leave
Sick Leave Bank
State Employee Discount Program with over 900 merchants