Assistant Coach Softball

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Assistant Coach Softball

We are now accepting applications for a qualified Assistant Coach Softball at Belmont University. 

Employment Type 

Staff

Internal Job Category

Exempt (Staff)
Full-Time

Department

Coaching Staff

Hours 

Assistant Coach Softball

We are now accepting applications for a qualified Assistant Coach Softball at Belmont University. 

Employment Type 

Staff

Internal Job Category

Exempt (Staff)
Full-Time

Department

Coaching Staff

Hours 

37.5

| Primary Duties and
Responsibilities: |  

Under supervision of the head coach, assists with coaching duties for the University’s NCAA Division 1 Softball program in such a manner as to build and maintain a competitive, quality program that reflects positively on the image and reputation of the University at all times.

• Assists head coach in organizing, preparing, and conducting individual and team practices, training, and competition.
• Assists the head coach in recruiting activity in accordance with NCAA rules and regulations.
• Oversees and coordinates one or more specified areas of a sporting discipline and/or components of a team, as appropriate to the sport being coached.
• Assists the head coach with various operational and administrative aspects of the program, including but not limited to: coordinating team travel; assisting with institutional camps; coordinating and managing team equipment; and other duties as assigned by the head coach.
• Represents the sports program to various institutional entities and externally to media, government agencies, students, parents, and the general public.
• Complies with all NCAA, Conference, University, and Department of Athletics policies.
• The above statements describe the job's essential responsibilities and requirements.  They are not an exhaustive list of the duties that may be assigned to job incumbents.
  

| | Required Qualifications : |

Belmont University seeks to attract and retain highly qualified faculty and staff who will support our mission and vision. As a Christ-centered and student-focused community, we aim to:

• Form diverse leaders of character;
• Equip people to solve the world’s complex problems through teaching, research and service;
• And be radical champions for helping people and communities flourish.

• Knowledge and understanding of all aspects of the specified sports program.
• Demonstrated competitive coaching skills in area of sporting specialty.
• Knowledge of NCAA regulations and guidelines governing the recruitment and retention of student-athletes, as well as athletic recruitment methods and techniques.
• Skilled in evaluating talent in order to recruit players to improve the program
• Ability to lead and guide Division I student-athletes in area of specialty to include identifying deficiencies and providing instruction to improve overall skill and performance.
• Ability to build relationships and work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment and the ability to respond to high-pressure situations.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Skilled in organizing and coordinating.
• Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.
• Thrives in an environment of teamwork, collaboration, and hard work.
• Ability to work extended hours, including evenings and weekends.

| |   |   | | Required Education | Bachelor's Degree required
| |   |   | | Required Experience | One to three years’ experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. The ideal candidate will have experience playing and/or coaching highly competitive softball, preferably at the NCAA Division 1 level. Experience in hitting and/or defense preferred. |

The selected candidate will be required to complete a background check satisfactory to the University.

Belmont University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

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