PT Seasonal: Assistant Coach-Softball

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Reporting to the Head Coach, the Assistant Women’s Softball is responsible for the assisting the Head Coach in
the day-to-day administrative and program management of the programs, to include: recruitment, retention, and
skills training, as it relates to the development of a competitive NCAA Division II Women’s Softball program
capable of winning CIAA championships and capable of competing for a National championship. The Assistant
Coach is accountable for ensuring the team’s compliance with NCAA and CIAA rules and regulations and with
University policies, procedures and budgetary constraints. The Assistant Coach will actively assist in fundraising
endeavors and committee service as assigned. This is a part-time seasonal position. 

Essential Job Functions :

• Travels to meet and observe potential student athletes, evaluates potential student athletes,
communicates with potential student athletes, coaches, parents, and guardians to promote Shaw
University and the athletics program, writes letters, makes phone calls, and maintains general
correspondence with potential student athletes to build reports and promote general interest in the

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Job Details

Description

Reporting to the Head Coach, the Assistant Women’s Softball is responsible for the assisting the Head Coach in
the day-to-day administrative and program management of the programs, to include: recruitment, retention, and
skills training, as it relates to the development of a competitive NCAA Division II Women’s Softball program
capable of winning CIAA championships and capable of competing for a National championship. The Assistant
Coach is accountable for ensuring the team’s compliance with NCAA and CIAA rules and regulations and with
University policies, procedures and budgetary constraints. The Assistant Coach will actively assist in fundraising
endeavors and committee service as assigned. This is a part-time seasonal position. 

Essential Job Functions :

• Travels to meet and observe potential student athletes, evaluates potential student athletes,
communicates with potential student athletes, coaches, parents, and guardians to promote Shaw
University and the athletics program, writes letters, makes phone calls, and maintains general
correspondence with potential student athletes to build reports and promote general interest in the
program.
• Maintains current sport-specific technical and coaching knowledge, develops existing members of the
program, assists in the organization of practice plans and competition, communicates and demonstrates
specific required skills.
• Adheres to all institutional, Conference and all other rules, regulations and policies.
• Assists in the oversight of volunteer coaches and student workers to ensure that all team oriented duties
are completed in a timely manner.
• Assists Head coach in all academic matters pertaining to the team, including instructing/teaching student
athletes in the fundamentals of the sport.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field from an accredited institution of higher learning with prior participation
experience in collegiate athletics preferred.
• 2-5 years coaching experience at the college level is preferred or equivalent combination of education
and experience.
• Prior experience as a softball player at the collegiate level preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to coach, teach and mentor student athletes required.
• Must have valid driver’s license, maintain a clean driving record.
• Must be responsive, quick-thinking, and possess an innate ability to anticipate and respond to issues.
• Establish priorities, and work in an organized manner with emphasis on detail and accuracy.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and assignments and meet competing deadlines.

Other Competencies:

Must have a philosophy that is consistent with the Mission, Vision and Core Values of the organization. Vision,
commitment, and experience in achieving goals and pursuing excellence is critical. Strong oral and written
presentation skills. Ability to work well independently and as a member of a team. Excellence in organization,
decision-making, problem-solving and creating a collaborative environment. Ability to manage multiple projects
simultaneously. Must be able to read, write and speak fluently in English.

Physical Demands:

The work environment is an athletic and office setting which requires the ability to travel much of the time, work
long hours including evenings and weekends, be physically active, able to lift up to 50 pounds, and have the
ability to demonstrate specific skills.

 

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

Flexibility

Intermediate

MS Office

Intermediate

Analytical

Intermediate

Behaviors

Preferred

Thought Provoking

: Capable of making others think deeply on a subject

Team Player

: Works well as a member of a group

Loyal

: Shows firm and constant support to a cause

Functional Expert

: Considered a thought leader on a subject

Enthusiastic

: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Detail Oriented

: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Dedicated

: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

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Motivations

Preferred

Goal Completion

: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

Ability to Make an Impact

: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

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Education

Preferred

Bachelors or better.

Experience

Preferred

2-5 years:

2-5 years coaching experience at the college level is preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience. Prior experience as a softball player at the collegiate level preferred. Demonstrated ability to coach, teach and mentor student athletes required.

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

First Aid

CPR

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