Head Softball Coach, NCAA

Job Summary

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.   Develop and execute recruitment and retention of quality student athletes including but not limited to: off-campus evaluation, contacts, organization of on-campus visits, and tryouts.

2.   Build and sustain positive relationships with student-athletes, former players, faculty, alumni, staff, media, boosters, and the community.

3.   Demonstrate knowledge and ability to implement effective coaching theory, strategies, and techniques appropriate for college athletes.

4.   Work effectively with student athletes of varying abilities, socio-economic, and cultural backgrounds to instill commitment, discipline, and teamwork.

5.   Responsible for inventory, selection and care of equipment and proper care of the school facilities including the softball field.

6.   Manage the team budget and put together a competitive schedule in line with that budget.

7.   Communicate effectively with team members, recruits, and administration.

8.   Emphasize academic success and service to all team members.

9.   Motivate and mentor collegiate student-athletes

10.   Advise and instruct student-athletes on skill development.

11.   Scouting of opponents and instructing team on the strategies that will be implemented.

13.   Maintain a good working relationship with all athletic coaches and staff regarding facility use and condition.

14.   Must be able to lift more than 50-lb. objects; frequent bending, stooping, and walking.

15.   Ability to work various hours, including nights and weekends throughout the year for practice, games and recruiting.

16.   Be able to transport team to the contests, and be responsible for their well-being.

17.   Could be exposed to a variety of weather conditions.

18.   Other duties as assigned by the or his/her designee