Women's Part-time Softball Coach - FP1ENCREDCOACH

College of DuPage

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The College of DuPage is a comprehensive community college located 27 miles west of downtown Chicago, serving its local area for over 50 years. It prepares students for a lifelong passion for learning on its 273-acre campus, offering nine associate degrees and a wide variety of professional and technical certificates that can seamlessly articulate into baccalaureate programs. The college is committed to student success and values an inclusive and welcoming community environment, operating as an equal opportunity employer dedicated to diversity. This position serves as the Head Softball Coach for the College of DuPage Intercollegiate Sports team, providing coaching leadership consistent with the college's mission, vision, and core values. The role encompasses the day-to-day operations of the sport, including but not limited to recruiting, practices, and games, and requires knowledge and monitoring of all College of DuPage and NJCAA eligibility and academic progress requirements for student-athletes.

Requirements

Associates degree, or a combination of education and coaching experience, equivalent to 2 years required.
Demonstrated knowledge of innovative and proven coaching strategies and techniques required.
Demonstrated leadership abilities, with a commitment to developing and maintaining a positive and productive playing environment for all team members required.
Proven ability to provide mentoring and leadership to student-athletes and a commitment to student-athlete welfare required.
Demonstrated knowledge of and adherence to NJCAA rules/requirements relevant to the conduct of an intercollegiate program required.
Proven ability to work effectively with diverse groups required.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required.
Excellent analytical and decision-making skills required.
Ability to work and/or travel a flexible schedule to include evening, weekend, or limited overnight assignments required.
Must be able to work extended hours during specific sport seasons for practices, games and recruiting.
Must have a valid driver's license.
Must have or acquire any coaching certification or license required for coaching.
This position is subject to a criminal and motor vehicles background check.
COD Training
Bloodborne Pathogens
CPR and AED Training

Responsibilities

Serve as the Head Softball Coach of College of DuPage Intercollegiate Sports team.
Provide coaching leadership that is consistent with the College of DuPage mission, vision and core values.
Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the sport, which include but are not limited to recruiting, practices and games.
Must know and monitor all College of DuPage and NJCAA eligibility and academic progress requirements for student athletes.
In coordination with the Office of Admission, recruit prospective student athletes from high schools following guidelines in NJCAA manual.
Responsible for adhering to all college policies related to spending of team budgets and over all college finance practices.
Complete travel and transportation arrangements and handling of funds for team travel.
Monitor sportsmanship and conduct of student/athletes on and off field/court.
Performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance with college and athletic department policies, procedures and core values.
Perform other duties as determined in consultation with the Athletic Director or designee.
Attends coaches department meetings, as scheduled.
Be highly competitive within NJCAA Region 4 with a goal of 70% wins within the region.