Head Softball Coach
Department: Athletics
Status: Exempt
Job Status: Full-Time (12-month position)
Reports To: Director of Athletics
Job Description
Lawrence University openly invites applications for a Head Softball Coach. The Head Coach will be responsible for the successful development, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the softball program.
Lawrence University is a member of the NCAA Division III, Midwest Conference, Northern Collegiate Hockey Association, and Midwest Fencing Conference. Lawrence currently fields teams in 24 intercollegiate sports with approximately 365 scholar-athletes and is committed to a well-balanced program promoting excellence in both.
Responsibilities
· Responsible for recruiting and retaining student-athletes who fit the mission of the University and creating the culture for the softball team.
· Expected to be familiar with and abide by the rules and regulations of the National Collegiate Athletic Association, Midwest Conference, and Lawrence University.
· Responsible for planning, communicating, and executing all aspects of competitive NCAA Division III the softball program.
· Responsible for organizing and conducting practice sessions.
· Responsible for the academic progress of student-athletes, assisting in the development of each student-athlete’s graduation plan, and ensuring academic accountability by continually monitoring progress reports during the entire academic year.
· Works with Director of Athletics on scheduling and is responsible for maintaining a file of meet contracts for each season.
· Responsible for annually preparing a zero-based operational budget for their sport and ensures fiscal accountability by continually monitoring the budget during the year.
· Expected to work with Compliance Director on all eligibility and compliance regulations.
· Responsible to know current Lawrence University rules and policies.
· Orders equipment/supplies following proper athletics department and University policy and procedures.
· Responsible for an inventory of university-owned equipment / uniforms and for issuing and retrieving equipment / uniforms from student-athletes.
· Enhances professional growth by attending clinics, workshops, etc.
· Works with Sports Information Director regarding team pictures, publicity, and statistics for reporting to the conference and local media.
· Works with Head Athletic Trainer and Sports Medicine representative as needed.
· Responsible for team travel – making appropriate reservations for vehicles, hotel, and meal service well in advance.
· Complete travel arrangements form prior to leaving for away games or other trips and communicate with athletics administration when student athletes will be traveling or absent due to meets.
· Work with alumni, student groups, University administration, and community groups to seek support for the team.
· Work with campus facilities services to manage and maintain the softball field.
· Assist with game day management of an assigned sport.
· Responsible for any other details of their sport or any other additional duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.
Minimum Requirements
3-5 years of successful coaching experience at the collegiate level.
Established recruiting based.
Bachelor’s degree required.
Master’s degree preferred.
First aid and AED certification needed prior to conducting athletics related activities.
Must have successful completion of criminal and MVR background check, meet University Authorized Driver Policy requirements, and favorable completion of reference checks.
Materials to submit for full consideration.
Resume
Cover letter
3 professional References