The University of Akron, a NCAA Division 1 (FBS) institution and member of the Mid-American Conference (MAC) is seeking applicants for the position of assistant softball coach. This position provides assistance with the recruiting and

administrative functions of the University's softball program. Provides instruction and coaching to student athletes while monitoring their academic and athletic

development.

Duties:

The University of Akron, a NCAA Division 1 (FBS) institution and member of the Mid-American Conference (MAC) is seeking applicants for the position of assistant softball coach. This position provides assistance with the recruiting and

administrative functions of the University's softball program. Provides instruction and coaching to student athletes while monitoring their academic and athletic

development.

Duties:

Provides assistance with the planning and coaching activities as well as decision-making functions for all practices and games.

Provides assistance in recruiting highly skilled student athletes while initiating oral and written correspondence and evaluating prospects from high school teams and summer camps.

Performs various clerical duties including completing activity logs, making phone calls, and organizing travel arrangements.

Assists in monitoring the academic development of student athletes by organizing study table sessions.

Organize various promotional and developmental activities including softball camp/clinics, dugout club activities, alumni games, senior days, and other special events.

Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree required. Requires a minimum of 1 year experience in collegiate coaching and/or collegiate playing experience. Incumbent should possess an understanding of recruitment procedures and the technical fundamentals and principles of fast-pitch softball. Strong motivational skills and communication skills are necessary.

Additional Position Information:

Application Deadline : Review of applicants will begin July 30, 2024.

Compensation :The compensation for this position is commensurate with

experience.

Application Instructions :To apply for this position, you must complete the on-line application and attach a resume, a cover letter, and a list of three professional references to your profile. Please include contact information, including email addresses for your professional references.

FLSA Status (exempt/nonexempt):

United States of America (Exempt)

Union Affiliation (if applicable):

For assistance with your application or attachments, please contact the Human Resources representative listed:

Sena Jodoin

Email:

sjodoin@uakron.edu

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