Head Softball Coach

EXPIRED

Job Title:

Head Softball Coach

Hours Per Week:

Full-Time

Duties/Physical Demands:

1. Responsible for developing and monitoring the academic and athletic progress of students through high graduation rates and championship success.

2. Plan, organize and direct all activities involved with a Division I program.

3. Develop, track, manage and be fiscally responsible for the sport budget.

4. Recruit qualified student-athletes of character who can developmentally thrive at Miami University.

5. Plan and administer practice to promote holistic skill development of athletes that serves them not only athletically but in future endeavors outside athletics.

6. Hire, supervise and mentor assistant coaches.

7. Purchase and coordinate sport equipment along with assigned Asst Director of Sport & Facility Services

Job Title:

Head Softball Coach

Hours Per Week:

Full-Time

Duties/Physical Demands:

1. Responsible for developing and monitoring the academic and athletic progress of students through high graduation rates and championship success.

2. Plan, organize and direct all activities involved with a Division I program.

3. Develop, track, manage and be fiscally responsible for the sport budget.

4. Recruit qualified student-athletes of character who can developmentally thrive at Miami University.

5. Plan and administer practice to promote holistic skill development of athletes that serves them not only athletically but in future endeavors outside athletics.

6. Hire, supervise and mentor assistant coaches.

7. Purchase and coordinate sport equipment along with assigned Asst Director of Sport & Facility Services

8. Process initial and renewable financial aid recommendations as appropriate for the softball program.

9. Coordinate admission process for incoming student-athletes.

10. Review and update all NCAA squad lists.

11. Represent the softball program to outside constituencies (media).

12. Conduct the softball program in accordance with all NCAA rules, including attendance at compliance meetings, appropriate record keeping for recruiting and playing/practice seasons, monitoring eligibility of student-athletes in the program, successfully completing the annual NCAA Certification test, and assisting in the education of student-athletes about NCAA rules.

13. Participate in departmental activities, including service on committees and attendance at all scheduled meetings and events.

14. Participate in activities as requested by the Miami Athletic Fund/Athletic Development Office.

15. Perform other duties as assigned by the athletic administration.

16. Identify and provide an annual outreach opportunity for student-athletes in the softball program.

17. Work with the Academic support staff to monitor the academic progress of all student-athletes.

18. Work with the Human Performance staff to develop a program suitable for student-athletes.

19. Work alongside Wellness Services personnel to ensure the physical and mental health of all student-athletes is being monitored.

20. Engage the Miami Softball alumni across the country through a systematic stewardship process along with the help of the Sports Administrator and University Advancement Office.

Minimum Qualifications:

1.Bachelor's Degree

2.Experience in teaching Softball skills, recruiting and coaching

Desired Qualifications:

1.Master's Degree

2.Network of contacts in primary recruiting areas

3.Division I coaching experience

4.Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of NCAA rules and policies

Strong interpersonal skills in dealing with prospective student-athletes, current student-athletes, staff and University personnel

Having the ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds and promote an inclusive team environment

Strong organizational skills to manage and lead an athletic program

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Benefits Eligible:

Yes