Head Coach - Women's Softball

Job Summary

Essential Job Functions:

• Administration of all phases of the women's softball program, including scheduling non-conference games.
• Ensures the effective instruction of student-athletes in the sport of women's softball.  Serves as an effective coach in the development of successful strategies for softball competition and the reinforcement of student-athletes' character development, personal motivation, and leadership.
• Ensures effective recruitment of student-athletes for the softball program.
• Adheres to all institutional, applicable conference and all other rules, regulations, and policies.
• Coordinates the University's annual Softball Challenge.
• Assists in fundraising with major fundraisers in the Athletic Department, in consultation with the Office of Institutional Advancement and the Athletic Director.
• Implements effective strategies to retain students athletically and academically.  Monitors and supports the academic success of the student-athletes.
• Acts as a liaison to help coordinate community service involvement.
• Effectively prepares and manages the team's budget and follow the policies set forth by the office of Finance and Administration.
• Other duties as assigned. Note: this job description is not intended to provide all duties that may be required of the position, as other duties may be required of this position.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Assistant Softball Coach (Seasonal)

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher learning or a related discipline.
• At least two years of softball coaching experience
• NCAA Rules Compliance (Division II).
• NCAA Initial Eligibility Clearinghouse Procedures.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Volleyball Rules & Regulations
• Computer skill proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel software