Head Coach - Softball

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Job Title

Head Coach - Softball

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Position Information

Job Title

Head Coach - Softball

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Union Level

Department

Softball

Campus

Stockton

Posting Number

201303654P

Full or Part Time

Full Time

Number of Months

12

Work Schedule

Requires flexibility in schedule to meet recruiting, game, and event schedules.

Position End Date

Open Date

05/07/2024

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

For Applicants Seeking Job Opportunities within the University

Internal: Internal applicants will be considered within the first five (5) business days of the posting period.

External: External applicants will be considered on the sixth (6) business day of the posting period.

Position Summary Information

| Primary Purpose |
The Head Coach – Softball is responsible for the general oversight, management, and leadership of all aspects of the Softball program at University of the Pacific. Duties include general management, coaching, recruiting, extensive public relations, and other duties as assigned. On a day-to-day basis, the coach will be expected to work with the Service Administrator as assigned. | | Essential Functions |
General Management:

• Provides supervision and leadership to staff including recruiting and hiring staff, annual performance of staff, assisting in the development of staff job descriptions and performance criteria, and providing recommendations for staff annual merit salary increases.
• Oversees coordination of team travel ensuring timely and cost-effective arrangements are made.
• Manages team budget, strategizes, and forecasts budgetary needs, develops, and recommends annual budget, and approves expenses within assigned authority.
• Assesses needs, sets priorities for sport, and communicates to AD or Sport Administrator, annual goals or priorities.
• Assists in the development of long-range planning of the program.
• Ensures student annual physicals are completed.
• Coordinates annual banquet and presentation of awards.

Coaching:

• Coordinates planning for and attends all practice sessions for the program. Ensures the implementation of sound teaching practices and team strategies. Responsible for all aspects of strategies (both individual and team).
• Monitors academic program of team’s student-athletes, and counsel’s students on problems ranging from academic through social when needed.
• Responsible for all aspects of student-athlete conduct during intercollegiate contests. Serves as a role model for Pacific students through the personal display of honesty, integrity, energy, and positive work habits.
• Collaborates with strength and conditioning staff on individual and team fitness training both in-season and out-of-season.
• Ensures team athletes are knowledgeable of training and department regulations as they relate to participation in Pacific’s program.

Public Relations:

• Leads in the strategizing, development and implementation of existing or new programs to increase, enhance, and sustain interest in Pacific’s program.
• Attends fundraising and other alumni/booster functions as requested, and represents the University at conferences and other meetings as appropriate.
• Speaks on campus and at clinics as appropriate in a general effort to develop an interest in Pacific.
• Works with Strategic Communications on materials and events to promote program, cultivates positive relations with members of the press, and participates in TV and radio shows.

Recruiting

• Leads team’s recruiting efforts through developing and sustaining a network of contacts with coaches and others. Visits schools and families of prospective student-athletes. Collaborates with recruiting coordinator on extensive mass mailing program.
• Oversees and manages recruiting efforts of coaching staff to maximize resource usage.
• Implements an aggressive program to acquaint self and assistant coaches with the rules and regulations of both NCAA and conference to ensure prevention of inadvertent or deliberate rule violations. Directly responsible for all rules and compliance with the program.
• Serves as liaison between Enrollment Services and advises Athletic Director on matters of admission and financial aid awards; recommends changes if needed.

• Meets regularly with the Athletic Director to communicate recruiting needs and keep an updated recruiting priority list.

• Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

• This position serves as Campus Security Authority (CSA) as outlined by the Clery Act. CSAs have federally mandated responsibilities to report crimes that are reported to them.

University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty, and staff. | | Minimum Qualifications |
- Bachelor’s Degree. - Three (3) years of experience coaching softball. - CPR certification is required by the end of the introductory period of appointment. | | Preferred Qualifications |
- Graduate Degree. - Four (4) years’ experience coaching softball at college or university level. - Head Coaching experience at the NCAA Division I level. - Solid knowledge and understanding of NCAA and conference rules and regulations. - Demonstrated knowledge of sport fundamentals and understanding of technical aspects of sport. - Ability to reflect and articulate goals of University and Department. - Ability to anticipate and meet deadlines, ability to pre-plan for facility needs, travel and budget. - Ability to organize, inspire and manage students and staff. - Ability to anticipate problems, define solutions, and suggest improvements. - Ability to set goals and amend as needed. - Ability to manage discipline problems as they arise during practice. - Knowledge of and sensitivity to academic concerns of student-athletes. - Ability to analyze team personnel needs and set specific recruiting objectives based on those needs. - Ability to plan, organize and implement a sound recruiting strategy to achieve specific objectives. - Demonstrated ability to identify, contact, and ultimately enroll talented and admissible student-athletes. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills. - Positive attitude. - Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures. - Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting. - Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work. | | Physical Requirements |
The physical demands described here are representative but not definitive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment/Work Week/Travel
Work performed in a standard office, gymnasium, or athletic venue. Requires flexibility in schedule to meet recruiting, game, and event schedules. Extensive travel required both national and international.

Valid driver’s license required. Incumbent must also be able to meet the University’s fleet rules and be eligible to drive for University business. The University and its insurance carrier reserves the right to exclude applicants based on their driving record. | | Hiring Range | $85,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year. We consider factors such as, but not limited to, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s qualifications, internal equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. | | Background Check Statement |
All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment are required to execute a release and authorization for a background screening. | | AA/EEO Policy Statement |

University of the Pacific is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity. In compliance with applicable law and its own policy, Pacific is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty and staff and does not discriminate in its hiring of faculty and staff, or in the provision of its employment benefits to its faculty and staff on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sex/gender, marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, medical condition, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, or mental or physical disability.

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Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a Bachelor's degree or higher degree?

   • Yes
   • No

2. * Do you have at least three (3) years of experience coaching softball?

   • Yes
   • No

3. * Are you able to get a CPR certification by the end of the introductory period of appointment?

   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application Optional Documents 1. Other Document

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