Assistant Softball Coach

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The Creighton University Athletic Department is now accepting applications for the position of Assistant Softball Coach. Creighton is a Catholic and Jesuit comprehensive university committed to excellence in its selected undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. Creighton, located in Omaha, Nebraska, competes in NCAA Division I as a member of the BIG EAST Conference.

The Assistant Softball Coach will be tasked with assisting the Head Coach in all aspects of the program including but not limited to recruiting, player development, scheduling, operations, travel, hiring, and budget management.

Key Responsibilities

• Planning and organizing offensive practice and workouts designed to properly prepare student-athletes to excel in competition
• Game day set up and preparations
• Film breakdown & analysis
• Collaborating with the Sports Performance staff to ensure the development of effective conditioning and weight training programs
• Monitoring the mental and physical health of student-athletes under the guidance of the athletic training staff
• Fostering an environment that develops the whole person
• Assisting with budget management – particularly related to travel
• Assisting with fundraising and alumni engagement efforts when needed
• Ensuring proper compliance with institutional, conference and NCAA rules

The Creighton University Athletic Department is now accepting applications for the position of Assistant Softball Coach. Creighton is a Catholic and Jesuit comprehensive university committed to excellence in its selected undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. Creighton, located in Omaha, Nebraska, competes in NCAA Division I as a member of the BIG EAST Conference.

The Assistant Softball Coach will be tasked with assisting the Head Coach in all aspects of the program including but not limited to recruiting, player development, scheduling, operations, travel, hiring, and budget management.

Key Responsibilities

• Planning and organizing offensive practice and workouts designed to properly prepare student-athletes to excel in competition
• Game day set up and preparations
• Film breakdown & analysis
• Collaborating with the Sports Performance staff to ensure the development of effective conditioning and weight training programs
• Monitoring the mental and physical health of student-athletes under the guidance of the athletic training staff
• Fostering an environment that develops the whole person
• Assisting with budget management – particularly related to travel
• Assisting with fundraising and alumni engagement efforts when needed
• Ensuring proper compliance with institutional, conference and NCAA rules

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• 2+ years of coaching experience at the collegiate level
• Coaching experience at a Division I institution preferred
• Proven track record of player development
• Strong motivation and leadership skills
• Excellent interpersonal communications skills
• Established work ethic and willingness to learn

AAP/EEO Statement

Creighton University is committed to providing a safe and non-discriminatory educational and employment environment. The University admits qualified students, hires qualified employees and accepts patients for treatment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or other status protected by law. Its education and employment policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other programs and activities, are administered without unlawful discrimination.

Disclosure Statement

This description describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. Regular, reliable attendance is an essential function and all employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor. Employees may also be required to work in excess of normal working hours as workloads and seasonal activities necessitate. A complete description is available in the Human Resource office located at 3006 Webster Street Omaha, NE. Creighton University reserves the right to modify duties, responsibilities and activities at any time with or without notice.

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