Head Softball Coach

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Job Title

Head Softball Coach

Classification

Administrator III

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Job Title

Head Softball Coach

Classification

Administrator III

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AutoReqId

541239

Department

Athletics

Sub-Division

Vice President, Student Affairs Office

Salary Range

Classification Range $6,563 - $21,066 per month

(Hiring range depending on qualifications, not anticipated to exceed $13,800 - $16,900 per month)

Appointment Type

At Will

Time Base

Full Time

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

About CSUF

Standing on 241 acres in the heart of Southern California, the University was founded in 1957 and has grown into a population of over 40,000 students. As Titans, we believe that diverse perspectives deepen our understanding. We are committed to giving students the support they need to graduate, while responding to California’s revolving work force needs. At Cal State Fullerton we strive for continual improvement of students, staff, faculty, and administrators through orientations, training programs, and professional development opportunities. As part of the Titan Community, you have access to many campus facilities and services including but not limited to the Grand Central Art Center in Santa Ana, the Arboretum and Botanical Garden at Cal State Fullerton, cultural events and performances in the Clayes Performing Arts Center, Cal State Fullerton Athletics sports events, Titan Recreation Center, and the Employee Wellness Program.

Job Summary

It is an exciting time to join Cal State Fullerton as we are an in demand comprehensive University that is driven to shape the future of education and foster a vibrant community of diverse students, faculty, staff, and administrators who uphold values of inclusive excellence, free speech, and an environment free from discrimination. We are continuously seeking individuals from various career disciplines that share the University’s mission and core values. We warmly welcome you to consider joining the Titan Community where minds expand and opportunities flourish.

About the Position:

The Athletics department at Cal State Fullerton strives to provide an intercollegiate athletics program that is an integral part of the total educational experience at California State University, Fullerton and fits within the overall mission of the University. We seek an exceptional individual to join our team as the Head Softball Coach (Administrator III).

The ideal candidate in this role should have a positive attitude, an active, energetic mind, and a leadership style that is characterized by highly ethical practices and a commitment to diversity, openness, flexibility, integrity, and kindness.

The softball program at California State University, Fullerton is a highly competitive, minority serving institution which competes in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I Big West Conference. The Head Softball Coach administer a highly competitive softball program that competes in the NCAA Division I Big West Conference. They are responsible for recruiting Division I quality student-athletes. The Head Coach understands and abides by University, National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and Big West Conference (BWC) rules, regulations, policies and procedures. They oversee team practices and the scouting of opponents.

In addition, they will work in conjunctions with the athletics department administration regarding budget and scheduling opponents. Taking an active role in marketing softball on campus and within the community through public appearances and promotional efforts. Further, they assist in fundraising and revenue development for the whole department. The Head Coach supervises and evaluates assistant coaches; makes recommendations concerning the appointment, assignment, evaluation, retention, and dismissal of the coaching staff. They carry out coaching and teaching duties as assigned by the Athletics Director or designee. Taking an active role in the academic progress of the student-athletes assigned to softball, with particular attention to satisfactory progress toward their degrees and graduation rates; oversee and monitor the academic progress of student-athletes while ensuring the academic progress rate requirements are met. The Head Coach supports the University overall, ensuring they are available as necessary for University and department activities, are available to participate in appropriate committee work as well as professional service activities. Other duties as assigned.

Diversity Statement

A Diversity Statement is required below, please be sure to address the following as a minimum. Please add additional information as you see necessary and applicable:

• What diversity means to you.

• A description of your experiences with a diverse range of individuals.

• A description of how issues of diversity have impacted you personally or professionally.

Essential Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university. Demonstrated successful coaching experience in a highly competitive intercollegiate and/or professional softball level in a diverse setting. Proven ability to promote inclusivity when recruiting highly skilled student-athletics and have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated ability to recruit Division I level student-athletes and demonstrated commitment to their academic success. Experience in managing an athletic budget and formulating an intercollegiate softball schedule. Ability to interact successfully with a wide and culturally diverse range of students, and to work harmoniously with students and colleagues. Thorough knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations. Current Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification is required.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to complete the background check satisfactorily may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree from an accredited university. NCAA Division I softball coaching experience. Knowledge of various scouting and video editing software systems. Five years of coaching a highly competitive intercollegiate softball program, preferably at the Division I level.

License/Certifications

A Valid California Driver’s License.

Special Working Conditions

Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator

The employee must maintain a working knowledge of compliance with relevant NCAA and conference rules, and report any concerns or violations noted.

Additional Information

California State University, Fullerton celebrates all forms of diversity and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment where students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. Individuals interested in advancing the University’s strategic diversity goals are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

As of January 1, 2022, the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

The scope of responsibilities for this position includes the making or participating in the making of decisions that may have a material financial benefit on the incumbent. Therefore, you will be required to file an initial “Conflict of Interest Form 700: Statement of Economic Interests” within thirty (30) days from date of hire and on an annual basis; and complete the CSU sponsored ethics on-line training within thirty (30) days of appointment, and at least once during each consecutive period of two calendar years following the appointment.

The person holding this position is considered a general mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with the requirement outlined in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised July 21, 2017.

Employees must maintain working knowledge of compliance with relevant NCAA and conference rules, and report any concerns or violations noted.

This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) position under the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. CSAs are responsible for reporting allegations of Clery Act Crimes reported to them or that they witness. CSA training is required.

Multiple positions may be hired from this recruitment based on the strength of the applicant pool.

If you are applying for a staff position, please note that you are not eligible to work concurrently in a staff position and an Academic Student position such as a Graduate Assistant, Teaching Associate, Instructional Student Assistant, or Student Assistant position.

Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.

Employee/applicant who applies for a position may be required to successfully complete job-related performance test(s) as part of the selection process.

Online application/resume must be received by electronic submission on the final filing date by 9:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)/midnight (Eastern Standard Time). Applicants who fail to complete all sections of the online application form will be disqualified from consideration.

California State University, Fullerton is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (i.e., H1-B Visas).

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