Part-Time Assistant Softball Coach/Pitching Coach

• Posted 20-Jun-2024 (CST)
• Athletics
• Dubuque, IA, USA
• Salary

Part-Time Assistant Softball Coach/Pitching Coach

• Posted 20-Jun-2024 (CST)
• Athletics
• Dubuque, IA, USA
• Salary
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POSITION SUMMARY

Performs assistant softball coaching duties, including recruitment of student-athletes in a National Collegiate Athletic Association Division III intercollegiate softball program.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Assists in the identification, evaluation, and recruitment of potential softball student-athletes.
• Assists in monitoring the academic progress of each student-athlete.
• Assists in the preparation of scouting reports and game plans.
• Assists in the monitoring of student-athletes at practice, during travel, and at home and away matches.
• Assists in coordinating the physical development of each student-athlete through appropriate condition, strength, and practice sessions in the fall and spring.
• Remains accessible to the media, alumni, boosters, and general public to publicize and promote the softball program, in coordination with the Sports Information Director.
• Assists with the preparation and instruction at camps and clinics.
• Advises and counsels student-athletes academically, athletically, and socially.
• Assists in recommending the purchase of new softball equipment, supplies, and uniforms.

• Assists in the coordination of travel and food arrangements for road trips.

• Supports the mission and vision of the College and respects the College's Catholic tradition.

• Performs related duties as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.

• Ambition - The drive to achieve personal advancement.

• Competitiveness - Willingness to strive to get ahead or to finish projects.

• Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.

• Energetic - Ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work.

• Honesty/Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.

• Loyal - The trait of feeling a duty to the employer.

• Motivation - Ability to inspire oneself and others to reach a goal and/or perform to the best of their ability.

• Reliability - Ability to be dependable and trustworthy.

• Research Skills - Ability to design and conduct a systematic, objective, and critical investigation.

• Team Building - Ability to convince a group of people to work toward a goal.

• Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.

Education: Bachelor's degree from a four year college or university in any field.

Experience: Two to four years related experience. Prior pitching experience required.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Other Requirements: Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of collegiate softball. Knowledge of rules and regulations of NCAA Division III and the American Rivers Conference as they pertain to collegiate softball.

The College has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the College reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the College may deem appropriate.

Loras College is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an educational and work environment that is inclusive, rich in diversity, and supportive of all students, faculty and staff. Individuals from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE. Applicants must go to: https://loras.applicantpool.com/jobs to apply. Please upload: your letter of application and resume. The finalist will need to pass a background check before receiving a written employment offer.