Head Coach: Softball

Head Softball Coach

Title:
Department: Athletics
Reports to: Executive Director of Athletics
FLSA Status: Salary, Exempt

Characteristics of Job:

The responsibilities of the Head Softball Coach are to conduct all aspects of the programs within the philosophy and
guidelines set forth by Union Commonwealth University, the NAIA, and the Appalachian Athletic Conference. The
expectations of the head coach include but are not limited to: commitment to the mission of Union Commonwealth
University, meeting the established recruiting and retention goals set by the institution, scheduling and conducting of
practices, budget oversight, travel planning, fund raising, and completion of other duties as assigned by the Executive
Director of Athletics. The Head Coach will be responsible for supervision of any full-time, part-time, graduate, volunteer or
student assistants in addition to student-athletes, student managers and work study students assigned to the program.

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities:

View Full Description

Head Softball Coach

Title:
Department: Athletics
Reports to: Executive Director of Athletics
FLSA Status: Salary, Exempt

Apply Now

Characteristics of Job:

The responsibilities of the Head Softball Coach are to conduct all aspects of the programs within the philosophy and
guidelines set forth by Union Commonwealth University, the NAIA, and the Appalachian Athletic Conference. The
expectations of the head coach include but are not limited to: commitment to the mission of Union Commonwealth
University, meeting the established recruiting and retention goals set by the institution, scheduling and conducting of
practices, budget oversight, travel planning, fund raising, and completion of other duties as assigned by the Executive
Director of Athletics. The Head Coach will be responsible for supervision of any full-time, part-time, graduate, volunteer or
student assistants in addition to student-athletes, student managers and work study students assigned to the program.

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Team/Individual Instructions
   

a. Implement team and individual practices/development programs.
 Team practice sessions
 Team film sessions
 Team conditioning sessions




Individual development workout and/or film sessions
Individual film sessions
Individual conditioning sessions

1. Recruit and maintain the assigned roster size for each year.
   

a. Recruiting is art of attracting, engaging, assessing, and onboarding talent for

the Softball program.

1. Other Responsibilities
   

70%

25%

5%

a. Comply with all policies of Union Commonwealth University and the Department of Athletics.
b. Monitor the academic progress of student athletes in the Softball program.
c. Budget oversight for the Softball program.
d. Monitor the social behavior of all coaches and student-athletes in the Softball program.
e. Perform all travel associated with student-athlete recruiting and day-to-day operation of the Softball

program.

f. Participate in community and campus life opportunities.
g. Assist the Director of Sports Communications with marketing and promotions materials.
h. Retain and graduate a satisfactory number of recruited student athletes.
i. Provide a program that is complimentary to the mission of Union Commonwealth University.
j. Perform duties as assigned by the Executive Director of Athletics.

Minimum Qualifications:

 Master’s degree preferred; Bachelor's degree from an accredited University or university required
 Valid Driver’s License
 Minimum 3-5 years of softball coaching experience; Head or Assistant coaching experience at collegiate level

preferred

 Demonstrated knowledge of NAIA rules, the Appalachian Athletic Conference and a commitment to the academic

development of student-athletes required.

Additional Requirements:

 Background check required

Application Information

Interested candidates should send cover letter, resume, and list of references with phone numbers to:

Clay Butler
Interim Executive Director of Athletics
Union Commonwealth University,
310 College Street CPO Box D-22
Barbourville, KY 40906

Union Commonwealth University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

View Less Description