Head Softball Coach

The University of Mount Olive has an immediate opening for a full-time Head Softball Coach. This is a 10-month full-time position (August 1-May 31).

Responsibilities include:

• Organize and direct an NCAA Division II sports program.
• Recruit qualified student-athletes, meeting squad size goals, to field a competitive team.

The University of Mount Olive has an immediate opening for a full-time Head Softball Coach. This is a 10-month full-time position (August 1-May 31).

Responsibilities include:

• Organize and direct an NCAA Division II sports program.
• Recruit qualified student-athletes, meeting squad size goals, to field a competitive team.
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• Monitor the academic progress of student-athletes, toward the goal of graduation, and facilitate positive behavior by student-athletes. Support academic requirements and life skill programming.
• Operate within the team budget and work to supplement the budget as necessary through fundraising. Follow institutional business procedures.
• Schedule athletic competitions with other intercollegiate teams, primarily within the region and Division II.
• Comply with NCAA, Conference, and College rules and regulations. Follow all institutional compliance procedures.
• Oversee conditioning and training programs, practices, and competitions.
• Promote and market the sports program. Assist with booster club membership campaigns and relations. Make public speaking appearances and be accessible to the media.
• Monitor and assist with the maintenance of practice, competition, and locker room facilities.
• Order and maintain appropriate equipment supplies, uniforms, and supplies for the team.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Specific experience in coaching, preferably at the college level, is required.
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Ability to relate to student-athletes; strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

To apply:

Send letter of application, resume, and list of references to Joey Higginbotham, Director of Athletics, University of Mount Olive, 586 Henderson Street, Mount Olive, NC 28365, or jhigginbotham@umo.edu. Applications accepted until position is filled.

The University of Mount Olive is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse faculty, staff, and student body and welcomes applicants from underrepresented groups.