Head Women's Softball Coach

Job Summary

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan and conduct in-season and off-season team practice and conditioning programs.
• Assist individual active players in softball skill development through skills training and weight and conditioning training.
• Direct the identification and recruitment of new players to the program. This may include traveling to regional high school and club softball events and softball showcases.
• Schedule and plan softball practices and matches, including transportation,
• driving a team vehicle, securing funds for travel, making travel arrangements, etc.
• Monitor all practice/competition facilities and equipment and report any/all problems to the Athletic Office.
• Report in-season game/match results and statistics to both internal and external media sources and recommend news stories and features to support the program.
• Report end of season scores and team and individual statistics to appropriate groups. Recommend and advocate for student honors within conference, region, and other athletic governing bodies.
• Represent the Athletic Department and the Women's Softball program at Skyway Conference and NJCAA Region IV meetings, on college committees or task forces and at college events and/or other public meetings.
• Communicate as necessary with the other Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference and NJCAA Region IV Volleyball Coaches.
• Participate in Athletic Coaches professional development including annual training in NJCAA Regulations, CPR, AED usage, Blood Born Pathogen, Exercise Induced Asthma and use of an Epi-Pen.
• Plan and coordinate the awarding and distribution of athletic scholarships for the volleyball program following all NJ CAA and college policies and procedures.
• Plan and coordinate fund raising activities to support programs activities and events as necessary.
• Plan and coordinate sport camps and workshops for the district community including camps for children.
• Assist Athletic Director in development and implementation of annual department budget through researching and recommending equipment and supply purchases.
• Perform other job related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• An associate degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable skills and abilities can be obtained is required. A bachelor's degree is desired.
• Three years of softball/baseball playing experience at the college or high school level required. Preference will be given to candidates with two years of college level playing experience.
• Two years of softball coaching experience as a head or assistant coach at the college, high school, club team, travel team, or AAU team required.
• Certification in First Aid and CPR/AED required.
• Knowledge of NJCAA/NCAA rules and regulations is a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, planning and leadership skills and a positive role model for young adults is expected.
• Ability to work independently in an unstable and chaotic environment desired.
• Valid Class "D" driver's license required.
• Work performed in different environments including interior/office work areas, gymnasiums and outdoor areas.
• Work will require significant physical effort associated with coaching and teaching softball skills and techniques. The work will also require the lifting and movement of equipment up to 50 pounds.
• Limited exposure to physical risk.
• Regional travel required with occasional extended out-of-state travel for spring training and post-season competition.