Job Summary

The Head Coach provides leaderships of all activities related to the Softball program including recruitment, player development, monitoring academic performance, discipline, and social development of student-athletes.

Responsibilities

The following list provides examples of duties that are typical for this job profile. Individual positions may not include all of the duties listed, nor does the list include all of the work that may be assigned to positions in this job profile.

Essential Responsibilities

• Recruits quality prospective student-athletes.

• Plans short and long term team objectives. Prepares and conducts practice sessions. Teaches individual and group game skills and techniques.

• Develops and implements game strategy and position assignments.

• Develops and manages the program operating budget to ensure program alignment with fiscal allocation. Monitors revenues and expenses, approves all purchases.

• Monitors academic progress and status of team members, implementing action plans when needed.

• Monitors and maintains discipline and conduct of athletes to support the image and reputation of the athletics program.

• Promote the athletic program through community events, public speaking, fundraising, and marketing.

• Complies with all University and ASUN regulations, as well as all NCAA rules and regulations. Remains current with all changes in NCAA, as well as changes to University and ASUN rules and regulations regarding intercollegiate athletics. This includes the requirement for self- reporting any possible rule violations and participation in the annual NCAA continuing education programs including passing the NCAA certification test, if applicable. Any violation of NCAA rules is prohibited and may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.

Additional Responsibilities

• Travels throughout the country and internationally as assigned.

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of all aspects of the sport and the ability to teach/coach collegiate student-athletes toward acquisition of those skills.

• Knowledge of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) rules and regulations and a strong commitment to maintain compliance with those rules and regulations.

• Knowledge of intercollegiate recruiting practices and an ability to identify athletic and academic talent.

• Knowledge of student-athlete intellectual, emotional and social development and an ability to guide athletes toward successful completion of an undergraduate degree while participating in intercollegiate athletics.

• Knowledge of and ability to administer first aid and CPR/AED.

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.

• Excellent organizational skills and an ability to use independent judgment and remain flexible while prioritizing tasks.

• Ability to operate personal computers with proficiency and learn new applications and systems.

• Ability to interact in a professional manner with staff, faculty, students, and the community in a community-oriented environment.

• Ability to think critically and creatively, have a high standard of integrity, and be motivated to incorporate best practices into the organizational structure.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion at all times.