Head Softball Coach

Cornell College, a residential liberal arts college, and member of the Midwest Conference of the NCAA Division III located in Mount Vernon, IA, is seeking applications for a Head Softball Coach. This is a full-time, year-round position reporting to the director of athletics. The head coach will manage the softball program including:

• schedule and coach practices, and home and away competitions;

• monitor annual operational and recruiting budgets;

• ensure institutional, NCAA, and Midwest Conference obligations are met as head coach;

• select, train, and supervise assistant and volunteer coaches;

• In close partnership with the Office of Admission, organize and implement a successful recruiting plan to yield an appropriate number of quality student-athletes for the softball program, including oversight of the communication flow;

• manage the physical conditioning and development of injury prevention techniques for student-athletes;

• complete necessary post-season administrative duties;

• provide general counsel, guidance, and inspiration to student-athletes regarding their overall success at Cornell College;

• assist, as needed, in developing positive alumni relations and working closely with development with fundraising efforts to support a competitive Division III athletics program;

• demonstrate community involvement with active leadership as a positive role model, including participation in team-based community service projects and encouragement of student-athlete participation.