Softball Assistant Coach (Temporary Part-time)

Tennessee Board of Regents•Knoxville, TN

25d•Onsite

About The Position

The overall purpose of this job is to assist the head softball coach in all areas of running an NJCAA collegiate softball program.

Requirements

High-school graduate, associate's degree or bachelor's preferred, and other coaching qualifications.
Prefer at least two years of basketball coaching experience and experience recruiting student-athletes preferred
Exceptional communication skills
Ability to relate to a diverse faculty, staff and student population.
Knowledge of women’s basketball coaching skills and strategies.
Ability to monitor players both academically and athletically.
Good public relations skills.
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule including some evening and weekend hours.
Proficient in basic computer skills.
Ability to engage in the college's mission and values

Responsibilities

Serve as the women’s assistant basketball coach by supporting the head women’s basketball coach with the daily operations of administrative tasks, recruiting, organization of practice, on-field duties and responsibilities, camps and fundraising.
Assist in the care, maintenance, and organization of women’s basketball equipment used by the program and to fulfil any other duties assigned by the head women’s basketball coach
Work closely with the head women’s basketball coach with planning and organizing travel arrangements for home and away games with hotels, buses, food orders, equipment and itineraries.
Ability to assist in film breakdown and opponent scout. Help develop scouting reports and management of video software uploads.
Present for all games and scrimmages including traveling to away games
Assist the head women’s basketball coach with the monitoring of the women’s basketball student-athlete progress including class attendance, academic performance, personal adjustment and financial aid management
Assist the head women’s basketball coach in the coordination and monitoring of student study, athletic tutoring and classroom performance.
Assist the head women’s basketball coach with supporting student-athletes to aid placement at the University level
Assist in the reinforcement of the student conduct on the field of play
Assist in making sure all student-athletes are following the latest NJCAA rules and guidelines with a focus on sportsmanship
Involved in the local women’s basketball community
Assist in promoting the Pellissippi women’s basketball program in a positive manner in the local community