Assistant Softball Coach

The assistant coach for softball is responsible for assisting the head softball coach in implementing and directing all phases of a competitive NCAA Division III Softball program at DePauw University. This includes recruiting quality student-athletes, organizing and planning practices and game strategies, scouting, coaching, scheduling, budgeting and planning team travel in compliance with University, conference and NCAA rules and regulations.

Another responsibility within the athletics department will be assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Understand and comply with NCAA Division III, conference and University rules and regulations.  Demonstrate sportsmanship and ethical conduct.

• Demonstrate sensitivity to individuals of diverse cultural backgrounds and a commitment to a diverse community.

• Along with the head coach, implement and execute a comprehensive recruiting plan for the identification and recruitment of qualified student-athletes, and maintain an acceptable roster per the University

• Along with the head coach, demonstrate a scheduling philosophy that emphasizes academic priorities for student-athletes.

• Along with the head coach, develop and implement plans and strategies for practices and competition which result in athletics success.

• Mentor student-athletes to ensure athletics and academic success.

• As directed by the head coach, schedule competition, make transportation and lodging arrangements for team travel

• Administer a fiscally sound athletics program.

• Along with the head coach, evaluate program effectiveness.

• Monitor student-athletes’ academic progression.

• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics and/or head Softball coach.

Competency Statement(s)

• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.

• Analytical Skills - Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.

• Adaptability - Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.

• Coaching and Development - Ability to provide guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas.  Willing to receive constructive feedback and make adjustments that support efficiency, effectiveness and overall success.

• Consensus Building - Ability to bring about group solidarity to achieve a goal.

• Leadership - Ability to influence others to perform their jobs effectively and to be responsible for making decisions.

• Relationship Building - Ability to effectively build relationships with students, co-workers, Alumni and community.

• Team Builder - Ability to convince a group of people to work toward a goal.

• Training - Ability to develop a particular skill in others to bring them up to a predetermined standard of work performance.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor’s degree required.  Master’s degree preferred.
 

Experience: Collegiate coaching and playing experience in softball is highly desirable.  Experience coaching pitchers is highly desirable.

Computer Skills:  Teamworks, Microsoft Office Suite, Internet, Google Apps, other programs as determined by specific sport responsibilities.

Certificates & Licenses:  A valid US driver’s license is required.  Certification in first aid, CPR and AED must be current at all times.

Communication/Language: Intermediate: Ability to read and interpret documents. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Math Ability: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Other Requirements:

• Excellent communication skills

• Commitment to and history of strong belief in mentoring students and demonstrated experience working with young adults

• Desire to work in a rural, small-school environment devoted to providing liberal arts education, building community, and helping students prepare for their future careers

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Demands

Lift/Carry

Stand

F (Frequently)

Walk

F (Frequently)

Sit

O (Occasionally)

Handling / Fingering

O (Occasionally)

Reach Outward

O (Occasionally)

Reach Above Shoulder

O (Occasionally)

Climb

N (Not Applicable)

Crawl

N (Not Applicable)

Squat or Kneel

O (Occasionally)

Bend

O (Occasionally)

10 lbs or less

F (Frequently)

11-20 lbs

O (Occasionally)

21-50 lbs

N (Not Applicable)

51-100 lbs

N (Not Applicable)

Over 100 lbs

N (Not Applicable)

Push/Pull

12 lbs or less

F (Frequently)

13-25 lbs

O (Occasionally)

26-40 lbs

N (Not Applicable)

41-100 lbs

N (Not Applicable)

N (Not Applicable)

Activity is not applicable to this occupation.

O (Occasionally)

Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)

F (Frequently)

Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)

C (Constantly)

Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

Other Physical Demands:

During the playing and practice season (generally 18 - 30 weeks in a 52 week period), when this individual’s primary responsibility is coaching a sport, the coach will stand/walk/sit for 3-6 hours per day at practice, perform office tasks (meet with student-athletes and colleagues and respond to correspondence) for 5 hours per day, and on the phone and computer (primarily recruiting) 1-2 hours per day.

Outside of the playing and practice season or on days in which there is not scheduled practice or competition, the coach will sit 5 hours per day, walk/stand the remainder of the day, and conduct business both in-person and on the phone.

They must be able to enact the emergency action plan at practice and competition, supervise students on day and overnight travel, and organize/manage travel plans for themself and the team.

A coach is required to create and respond to correspondence (email and Microsoft office/Google docs) and maintain electronic recruiting records. 

They must be able to provide basic demonstrations of skills and tactics, describe any modifications they are unable to demonstrate, apply appropriate game rules to the teaching and practicing and monitor for safety while coaching. 

They must be able to recruit student-athletes, which requires phone calls and traveling off-campus, and evaluating written, oral and digital information from prospective student-athletes, and interact with outside interests in the form of DePauw alumni, high school coaches, club team coaches, and parents during the recruitment of student athletes. The coach must interact with colleagues from Admissions to ensure effective visits by prospective student athletes, which includes scheduling their student athletes for host training, securing hosts, and coordinating communication between themselves, the admissions office and the prospective student athlete.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Coaching work is conducted in a traditional office environment as well as inside and outside in athletics and recreational facilities.  Ambient temperature, humidity and extreme heat or cold may be present.

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Employee Benefits Overview

There are many benefits offered to DePauw Employees.

For full time benefits eligible employees these benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance.  Basic Life insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) and Long Term Disability are paid for by DePauw University.  Full time employees may elect to purchase additional voluntary life insurance for themselves and their dependents. Additional voluntary benefits, Tuition Remission and Exchange, as well as Relocation Allowance are also employee benefits. See the Benefits Hub.

All employees may participate in the retirement savings plan, as well as employee discounts and access to University resources.  

At DePauw, we recognize that our employees need to balance work and home.  Please refer to University Policies for Vacation Time, Personal Time  (hourly) and Sick Time policies in the Employee Handbook for more information on these and other benefits.  When you need support, the Cigna Employee Assistance benefit is available to all employees and their households.

ENJOY ACCESS TO THE AMAZING FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS DEPAUW UNIVERSITY HAS TO OFFER, SUCH AS:

• Welch Fitness Center and wellness classes

• Indoor Tennis and Track Center

• University Libraries

• Peeler art galleries

• Green Center for the Performing Arts events and programs

• Ubben lecture series

• Free athletic events

• Bookstore and Starbucks (Greencastle) discounts

• Employee discounted meal plan

• Free parking

• Nature park, including walking and biking trails

• Personal duplicating and printing discounts

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