Softball Assistant Coach, University Athletics

Lipscomb University • Nashville, TN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Coach assists the Head Coach in the organization, administration, and promotion of all aspects of the Lipscomb University Softball Program. Coaching includes instruction, mentoring, and leadership, academic supervision of the athletes, program management for the specific area assigned, and preparation of recommendations to the Head Coach. This position must adhere to the policies set forth by director supervisors, Head Coach, and Athletic Director, as well as Lipscomb University, the A-SUN Conference, and The National Collegiate Athletic Association.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 1 to 3 years Job Related Experience
• Strong organizational, oral, written, teaching and computer skills.
• Excellent problem solving abilities
• Strong leadership and management skills.
• CPR Certification
• Requires normal courteous interaction and basic interpersonal skills and tact to communicate with others.
• Supervise student workers, interns, or part-time staff.
• Organizational Plans, Development Programs, Scholarship, etc. (Confidential Information)

Nice To Haves

• The Lipscomb University Softball coaching staff will collaborate and share in the execution of many of the specific duties and responsibilities required to run a Division 1 program.

Responsibilities

• Player mentor
• Coaching/implementation of practice
• Player development & training of field players
• Recruiting Coordinator (email correspondence/coaches emails)
• Travel throughout the year for recruiting and competition is required
• Team Travel - Coordinate Hotels, Meals and Directions
• ESP Oversight and Academic Oversight
• Scouting/Video Analysis
• Assist in Fundraising
• Outreach Coordinator
• Jump Forward Database POC
• Official/Unofficial Visit Coordinator & Campus tours
• POC with Strength Coach
• Pregame Warm-up
• In game scouting (shape, line-up, set pieces, key players)
• Room Checks
• Summer Conditioning Packet
• Apparel (Player sizing, ordering, issuing)
• Proctor Tests on the road
• Point of contact with committed players and with housing coordinator
• Co-Direct camps
• Monitor Chapel Credits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level