Assistant Coach, Women's Softball

Job Summary

The Assistant Softball Coach assists the Head Softball Coach with directing and supervising the operation of the softball program within the rules and regulations of the NCAA, Southland Conference, Texas State University System and Lamar University. The position requires a commitment to compliance and academics leading to graduation of student-athletes. The position requires active involvement in the community for fundraising purposes

Essential Job Functions

• Assists the Head Women’s Softball Coach with on field coaching during practice and competition.
• Assists the Head Women’s Softball Coach with a variety of administrative duties.
• Assists in developing a successful recruiting program and will attempt to recruit the best students as well as athletes.
• Recognizes and promotes the best interest of the student-athletes both academically and athletically - encouraging each to graduate.
• Actively participates in fundraising and development along with the Head Women’s Softball Coach and Athletics Director.
• Available to the news media on appropriate occasions as determined by the Head Women’s Softball Coach in conjunction with the Assistant Athletics Director for Media Relations.
• Other duties as assigned.
  

Minimum and Desired Qualifications

Job Summary

The Assistant Softball Coach assists the Head Softball Coach with directing and supervising the operation of the softball program within the rules and regulations of the NCAA, Southland Conference, Texas State University System and Lamar University. The position requires a commitment to compliance and academics leading to graduation of student-athletes. The position requires active involvement in the community for fundraising purposes

Essential Job Functions

• Assists the Head Women’s Softball Coach with on field coaching during practice and competition.
• Assists the Head Women’s Softball Coach with a variety of administrative duties.
• Assists in developing a successful recruiting program and will attempt to recruit the best students as well as athletes.
• Recognizes and promotes the best interest of the student-athletes both academically and athletically - encouraging each to graduate.
• Actively participates in fundraising and development along with the Head Women’s Softball Coach and Athletics Director.
• Available to the news media on appropriate occasions as determined by the Head Women’s Softball Coach in conjunction with the Assistant Athletics Director for Media Relations.
• Other duties as assigned.
  

Minimum and Desired Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• 1 – 3 years NCAA Division I and/or professional experience as a softball coach required.
• Experience in NCAA Division I recruiting required.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules required.
• Strict adherence to established NCAA, Southland Conference, Texas State University System and Lamar University rules and regulations is required. A violation of these rules and regulations can lead to disciplinary action including termination.
  

Desired Qualifications

• Master’s Degree.
  

Supplemental Information

Key Competencies:

• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
• Commitment to compliance and academic success.
• Effective communication, both written and oral.
• Exceptionally strong organizational skills.
• Ability to assist with budgetary management for department.
• Strict adherence to established NCAA, Southland Conference, Texas State University System, and Lamar University rules and regulations required. A violation of these rules and regulations can lead to disciplinary action including termination.
  

Physical Requirements : This position required sitting and standing for extended periods of time and lifting up to 25 pounds while performing the essential functions as described within the essential job functions.

Job Conditions: Duties are typically performed within athletics facilities and other buildings or outdoors.

Special Note: We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.

Who We Are:

Home to more than18,000 students, Lamar University is among the fastest growing Texas colleges and universities. LU is a member of The Texas State University System, which is the first higher education system of Texas and maintains the lowest average tuition and fees of any university system in Texas. With more than120-degreeoptions and a community that cares, Lamar students are always proud to be Cardinals. Lamar University strives to educate leaders, demonstrate excellence in student learning and career readiness, and pursue research with relevance.

Lamar University is committed to fostering an environment of teamwork where all students, faculty, and staff can learn, work, and become a part of our community.

Benefits:

• Health, dental & vision insurance?
• Life insurance
• State of Texas Retirement plans
• Tuition covered at 100% for employees, spouses and/or eligible dependents.
• Paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays.?

To see more information about the available benefits, please visit:Benefits - Lamar University

Lamar University is An Equal Opportunity Employer

Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003.

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

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