Assistant Softball Coach (Cochran Campus)
Posted Jun 18, 2024
About Us
Middle Georgia State University (MGA), a multi-campus, baccalaureate and graduate degree granting public institution, is the most affordable public state university in Georgia. MGA has five campuses-Macon, Cochran, Dublin, Eastman, and Warner Robins, all located in central Georgia-and global outreach through its fully-online campus. Its enrollment of 8,000 students is largely comprised of students from most of Georgia's 159 counties. The University has six academic schools, including Georgia's flagship aviation university, that support its mission to educate and graduate inspired, lifelong learners whose scholarship and careers enhance the state.
Job Summary
The Assistant Softball Coach is responsible for assisting the Head Softball coach in creating and maintaining a successful program for the institution on the field, in the classroom and in the community.
About Us
Middle Georgia State University (MGA), a multi-campus, baccalaureate and graduate degree granting public institution, is the most affordable public state university in Georgia. MGA has five campuses-Macon, Cochran, Dublin, Eastman, and Warner Robins, all located in central Georgia-and global outreach through its fully-online campus. Its enrollment of 8,000 students is largely comprised of students from most of Georgia's 159 counties. The University has six academic schools, including Georgia's flagship aviation university, that support its mission to educate and graduate inspired, lifelong learners whose scholarship and careers enhance the state.
Job Summary
The Assistant Softball Coach is responsible for assisting the Head Softball coach in creating and maintaining a successful program for the institution on the field, in the classroom and in the community.
Apply NowResponsibilities
Duty 1 -
Teaching of skills required for both team and individual player development in coordination with the Head Coach.
Duty 2 -
Assists with on-field coaching.
Duty 3 -
Instruction and supervision of strength and fitness conditioning of individuals and team.
Duty 4 -
Assists in identifying and recruiting academically and athletically talented student athletes.
Duty 5 -
Assists operational aspects of team management, including but not limited to: equipment inventory and field preparation and maintenance.
Duty 6 -
Develops and maintains relationships with students, colleagues, staff, alumni, parents to ensure the success and growth of the program.
Duty 7 -
Serve as manager in Cochran Wellness Center for hours to be specified by Director of Athletics and Wellness.
Duty 8 -
Performs other duties as assigned by Head Softball coach or Athletic Administration.
Duty 9 -
Serves as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) as defined by the Jeanne Clery Act
Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements
Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a Bachelor degree in a course of study related to the occupational field.
Required Experience
Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the work of subordinate positions to be able to answer questions and resolve problems, usually associated with one to three years' experience or service.
Experience as a player or coach at the collegiate or professional level may substitute for education requirements
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Skill in the coaching and training of student athletes.
Knowledge of college-level athletic program management principles.
Knowledge of sports field maintenance principles.
Knowledge of Softball rules and procedures.
Knowledge of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), Southern States Athletic Conference (SSAC), and National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) rules and regulations.
Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
Skill in the analysis of problems and the development and implementation of solutions.
Skill in oral and written communication.
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect.These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards.More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line athttps://www.usg.edu/policymanual/sect....
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line athttps://www.usg.edu/policymanual/sect....
Institutional Values
Middle Georgia State University is committed to four core values in what we do and represent: CORE VALUES: Stewardship - Engagement - Adaptability - Learning
Equal Employment Opportunity
Middle Georgia State University is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity. It is the policy of the Middle Georgia State University to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, ADEA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50).
For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy, please contact the Middle Georgia State University Office of Human Resources at 478.471.2010. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources.
Other Information
This is a full-time, 10-month, exempt (salaried) staff position and includes a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include:
- Health insurance
- Dental
- Vision
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Life Insurance
- Sick Leave
- Vacation Leave
- Parental Leave
- Retirement
- Employee discounts
- Tuition reimbursement
Background Check
Employment offer is contingent upon completing a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your employment eligibility with MGA, as determined by MGA in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application material and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.
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