Assistant Coach, Softball

Description:

Under supervision of the head coach, assists with coaching duties for the University’s NCAA Division 1 Softball program in such a manner as to build and maintain a competitive, quality program that reflects positively on the image and reputation of the University at all times.

• Assists head coach in organizing, preparing, and conducting individual and team practices, training, and competition.

• Assists the head coach in recruiting activity in accordance with NCAA rules and regulations.

• Oversees and coordinates one or more specified areas of a sporting discipline and/or components of a team, as appropriate to the sport being coached.

• Assists the head coach with various operational and administrative aspects of the program, including but not limited to: coordinating team travel; assisting with institutional camps; coordinating and managing team equipment; and other duties as assigned by the head coach.

• Represents the sports program to various institutional entities and externally to media, government agencies, students, parents, and the general public.

• Complies with all NCAA, Conference, University, and Department of Athletics policies.

• The above statements describe the job's essential responsibilities and requirements.  They are not an exhaustive list of the duties that may be assigned to job incumbents.

Education: Bachelor's Degree required

Experience: One to three years’ experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. The ideal candidate will have experience playing and/or coaching highly competitive softball, preferably at the NCAA Division 1 level. Experience in hitting and/or defense preferred.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

• Knowledge and understanding of all aspects of the specified sports program.

• Demonstrated competitive coaching skills in area of sporting specialty.

• Knowledge of NCAA regulations and guidelines governing the recruitment and retention of student-athletes, as well as athletic recruitment methods and techniques.

• Skilled in evaluating talent in order to recruit players to improve the program

• Ability to lead and guide Division I student-athletes in area of specialty to include identifying deficiencies and providing instruction to improve overall skill and performance.

• Ability to build relationships and work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.

• Experience working in a fast-paced environment and the ability to respond to high-pressure situations.

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

• Skilled in organizing and coordinating.

• Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.

• Thrives in an environment of teamwork, collaboration, and hard work.

• Ability to work extended hours, including evenings and weekends.