Graduate Assistant - Softball

POSITION SUMMARY: 

Serve as the Varsity assistant coach at the Head Coach’s discretion during the fall and spring seasons.  Aid in all aspects of the softball program including field maintenance, recruiting, practice coaching, game coaching, spiritual mentorship, etc. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversees the conduct, discipline, and positive character of student-athletes by the guidelines and principles of MACU and the NAIA Champions of Character initiative. 
• Coaches or directs players in the techniques of the game.
• Help plan and develop a recruitment plan; recruiting potential college athletics
• Supervise, conduct, and control all practice and training sessions.
• Lead and develop programs that will strengthen the character of student athletics.
• Compose and compile all game statistics.
• Maintain a professional-looking complex for recruits, visiting teams, students, and alumni.
• Other duties may be assigned 

QUALIFICATIONS:

POSITION SUMMARY: 

Serve as the Varsity assistant coach at the Head Coach’s discretion during the fall and spring seasons.  Aid in all aspects of the softball program including field maintenance, recruiting, practice coaching, game coaching, spiritual mentorship, etc. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversees the conduct, discipline, and positive character of student-athletes by the guidelines and principles of MACU and the NAIA Champions of Character initiative. 
• Coaches or directs players in the techniques of the game.
• Help plan and develop a recruitment plan; recruiting potential college athletics
• Supervise, conduct, and control all practice and training sessions.
• Lead and develop programs that will strengthen the character of student athletics.
• Compose and compile all game statistics.
• Maintain a professional-looking complex for recruits, visiting teams, students, and alumni.
• Other duties may be assigned 

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university is required; will receive a $5,000.00 annual stipend and a graduate work 100% tuition waiver for 4 semesters at the institution. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands to successfully perform the job are listed as lifting boxes of equipment, lifting and moving soccer goals for training, carrying equipment to and from the fields, and being able to handle heavy machinery such as mowers, edgers, etc.  Must be able to lift and carry approx. 40 lbs.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Please review our  Mission Statement  and our  Statement of Faith  at https://www.macu.edu/about/ 

This is a Graduate Assistant position. You must be accepted or anticipate acceptance into a MACU Graduate program before the term of employment begins. Compensation includes a full tuition scholarship and stipend.

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