Head Softball Coach

Job Summary

Job Overview

• Reports directly to the Director of Athletics. 
• Rsponsible for the direct oversight of the Softball Program and will include other duties within the department.
• Responsible for short and long term Softball Program planning that supports the College’s Mission and Vision, and strictly adherences to NCAA, Conference, and institutional rules. 
  

Responsibilities

• Assist each team member in reaching their athletic potential, in a manner consistent with the College’s.
• Teach each team member proper techniques, strategies and, skills that foster growth, development of potential and, opportunities to achieve success.
• Develop a strong sense of team within the Softball Team, the Department and the College.
• Organize productive practice sessions.
• Prepare team members for high levels of collegiate competition.
• Support the academic and future occupational goals of each team member.
• Model and foster appropriate sportsmanship, competitiveness, and humility.
• Qualify for the Conference Tournament.

Personnel Supervision

• Direct supervision of assistant coaches, student manager, student assistants, and team personnel for Softball Program.

Budget Supervision

• Allocate, oversee, and modify (as needed) teams’ budgets, including operating and booster budgets.
• Fundraise yearly, a minimum of 10% equivalent of program operating budget.
• Increase booster budget funds in conjunction with Development Office guidelines.

Compliance Oversight

• Maintain a current working knowledge of NCAA and conference regulations, educate all team members, coaching staff members, and boosters, alumni, parents on those rules and regulations, and oversee adherence to them. 
  

Community Outreach

• Develop and foster community relationships that benefit the Softball Program, The Department and College.
• Facilitate Team involvement that is beneficial to community organizations and individuals.
• Expand the Teams’ supporters, boosters and “ownership” groups
• Facilitate and encourage campus and community involvement by all Team members.
• Assist in developing, fostering and maintaining practice and competition venue relationships.
• Complete one Community Service Project with Team(s).
• Participate in one Athletic Department Community Service Project.

Recruiting

• Identify outstanding student-athlete candidates for the College and Softball Program.
• Develop relationships with recruited student-athletes and parents/guardians.
• Develop relationships with high school/club coaches, teachers, alumni, and others that can aid in the recruitment of student-athletes.
• Work closely with the Admissions Office on all recruiting activities.
• Recruit and retain outstanding and unique student-athletes, every year.
• Maintain a complete and competitive roster of 20 student-athletes.

Other Department Duties

• Duties will be defined per knowledge and skills of the ideal candidate

Other

• Attend all Athletic Department staff meetings.
• Attend all Divisional meetings.
• Participate in Athletic Department’s annual Golf Outing.
• Serve as Event Manager for Athletic home contests outside your sport.

Job Qualifications

Necessary Education or Work Experience

• Bachelors degree in a related field required. 
• Masters degee preferred.
• At least 5 years experience as a high school head coach or 3 years experience as a collegiate coach. 
  

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent understanding of NCAA III rules.
• Ability to relate to a diverse population.
• Understanding of and ability to support College Mission and Values.
• Valid Driver’s License and outstanding driving record.

Specialized Technology Skills

• Comfortable with Office 365 platform.
• Demonstrated comfort with social media (Twitter, Facebook, Snapchat)