Assistant Softball Coach

The University of Virginia’s College at Wise, located in the beautiful rural mountains of southwestern Virginia, is currently seeking applicants for an Assistant Softball Coach.

An Assistant Softball Coach works with the sports program and are responsible for contributing to the successful execution of objectives as defined by the Head Coach.  They participate in the planning, design, implementation, management, and completion of an effective team strategy. They analyze, coach, instruct, recruit, retain, and advise current and prospective student athletes. Work is self-guided but performed under the supervision of the Head Coach.

Job Description

• Explain and enforce rules and regulations to protect student athletes and ensure that policies and procedures are followed.
• Study opposing teams to identify weaknesses and avenues for success.
• Collaborate on conceptualizing and developing practice and game day plans.
• Monitor the conditioning and training of student athletes, in conjunction with the Strength and Conditioning unit, Sports Nutrition unit, and Sports Medicine unit.
• Initiate and maintain a strong partnership with the Academic Affairs unit to support the academic requirements of student athletes.
• Assist with coordinating and performing various administrative tasks and often serving as a liaison with particular operational units, such as the Equipment Room, Business Office, Compliance Office, and Facilities Office.
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

The University of Virginia’s College at Wise, located in the beautiful rural mountains of southwestern Virginia, is currently seeking applicants for an Assistant Softball Coach.

An Assistant Softball Coach works with the sports program and are responsible for contributing to the successful execution of objectives as defined by the Head Coach.  They participate in the planning, design, implementation, management, and completion of an effective team strategy. They analyze, coach, instruct, recruit, retain, and advise current and prospective student athletes. Work is self-guided but performed under the supervision of the Head Coach.

Job Description

• Explain and enforce rules and regulations to protect student athletes and ensure that policies and procedures are followed.
• Study opposing teams to identify weaknesses and avenues for success.
• Collaborate on conceptualizing and developing practice and game day plans.
• Monitor the conditioning and training of student athletes, in conjunction with the Strength and Conditioning unit, Sports Nutrition unit, and Sports Medicine unit.
• Initiate and maintain a strong partnership with the Academic Affairs unit to support the academic requirements of student athletes.
• Assist with coordinating and performing various administrative tasks and often serving as a liaison with particular operational units, such as the Equipment Room, Business Office, Compliance Office, and Facilities Office.
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Bachelor's degree

Experience: At least four years of experience as a specific sports program coach at the collegiate level.

Licensure: None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work is performed in the process of coaching student-athletes within a sports program.

Salary: $29,000 - $31,000; depending on experience

UVA Wise is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence, affordable access, and unwavering support of a collaborative and diverse community.  Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Employee fulfills duties as a “responsible employee” under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.  A Responsible employee includes any employee:  who has the authority to take action to redress sexual violence; who has been given the duty of reporting incidents of sexual violence or any other misconduct by students to the Title IX Coordinator or other appropriate school designee; or whom a student could reasonably believe has this authority or duty.

UVA Wise is committed to helping the campus community provide for their own safety and security.  The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report containing information on campus security and personal safety, including alerts, fire safety, crime prevention tips, and crime statistics is available at www.uvawise.edu/ASR.  A copy is available upon request by calling 276-328-0190 or 276-376-3451.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.

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