Head Softball Coach

Job Title:

Head Softball Coach

Physical Location:

Kent Campus - Kent, OH

Salary:

Basic Function:

To provide leadership for the intercollegiate softball program; to administer and promote the program within the university mission. Reports to Athletic Director.

Additional Basic Function – if applicable:

Examples of Duties:

Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following: 

• Provide leadership for the softball team; establish coaching strategies and teaching methods to develop student athletes - skills and teamwork; analyze team performance and adjust strategies as needed.

• Oversee recruitment of student athletes.

• Develop policies and procedures for student athletes and coaches.

• Administer program budget, analyze funding needs, and plan fund raising activities to subsidize athletic program.

• Develop strategies to foster athletic and academic progress of student athletes; counsel and advise student athletes with personal or academic problems.

• May perform marketing or public relations duties to promote the program.

• Leadership of a small department, unit, or major function and/or direct supervision over administrative/professional employees.

• Perform related duties as assigned.

Additional Examples of Duties – if applicable:

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in relevant field; four years progressively responsible experience in coaching softball.

License/Certification:

Knowledge Of:

National Collegiate Athletics Association and Mid-American Conference rules and regulations

Skill In:

Public relations
Training or instructing student athletes
Interpersonal communication

Ability To:

Manage a budget and raise funds
Analyze situations and develop solutions
Travel
Work non-traditional hours
Provide leadership and direction

Preferred Qualifications – if applicable:

Master's degree preferred.

Assessments:

Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge, skills, abilities which require assessments

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

Medium work – Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently to move objects. Incumbent must be able to communicate with others. Incumbent may be required to travel from building to building and off-campus frequently.

Working Schedule:

Additional Information:

Disclaimer:

The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related experience/education beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.