HSU Softball Graduate Student Worker

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POSITION: HSU Softball Graduate Student Worker

D** EPARTMENT:** Athletics

S** UPERVISOR TITLE:** Head Softball Coach

F** LSA STATUS:** Non-Exempt

L** OCATION:** Abilene

TARGET HIRE DATE: 8/22/2024

CONTACT INFORMATION: Casey Wilson (Head Coach) casey.wilson@hsutx.edu

SUMMARY/SCOPE:

Hardin-Simmons, a NCAA Division III member of the ASC Conference, is accepting applications for the position of graduate student worker, Softball.

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POSITION: HSU Softball Graduate Student Worker

D** EPARTMENT:** Athletics

S** UPERVISOR TITLE:** Head Softball Coach

F** LSA STATUS:** Non-Exempt

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L** OCATION:** Abilene

TARGET HIRE DATE: 8/22/2024

CONTACT INFORMATION: Casey Wilson (Head Coach) casey.wilson@hsutx.edu

SUMMARY/SCOPE:

Hardin-Simmons, a NCAA Division III member of the ASC Conference, is accepting applications for the position of graduate student worker, Softball.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Primary responsibilities include:

To guide and lead student-athletes to success on the field, in the classroom, and in their spiritual walk with Christ.

To develop a successful college softball program through the development of position players, game day management and operations, and organizing and running camps.

Additional Responsibilities:

Assist the head coach and assistant coach in managing all aspects of a highly competitive NCAA Division III softball program. The top priority must be the overall collegiate experience of the student-athlete and creating a positive culture that is centered around Christ.

Perform duties to maintain the softball facility (rake bullpens, weeds, edging, dirt)

Supervise student helpers and set up practice daily

Oversee the student-athlete academic progress through weekly study hall

Equipment duties such as organization, laundry, etc.

Help the head coach coordinate practices and develop a position group

Coaching first base on game days and pitching to players at practice and pre-game

Encourage young players to grow in their faith while demonstrating positive Christian ideals

Other possible duties: (oversee tarping, break down film, aid in local recruiting events, driving a van for closer competition sites)

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree and coaching/playing experience on a competitive level, acceptance into an HSU graduate program, a valid driver’s license and personal auto insurance, excellent communication and organization skills, willingness to work hard and take initiative.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The ability to preform duties at the field such as hitting, pitching, throwing, and field maintenance.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Candidate must profess a Christian Faith, maintain membership in a local congregation, and respect the values and distinctives central to the historically Baptist values of HSU.

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT:

HSU complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws including those prohibiting discrimination on the basis of age, sex, pregnancy, race, color, national origin, disability, genetic information and military service. HSU is a private university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas and may lawfully consider an applicant’s religion as a selection criterion. HSU is committed to hiring faculty and staff who share an active Christian faith and fully support HSU’s mission.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HSU provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment, except when the accommodation would impose an undue hardship. Requests for reasonable accommodation should be directed to Human Resources.

BACKGROUND SCREEN:

HSU does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, disability, genetic information, national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities, in keeping with applicable state and federal law. HSU is committed to maintaining a safe and secure campus environment and protecting the university’s financial and physical assets. Therefore, Hardin-Simmons University conducts background checks. Depending on the position, applicants may also be required to consent to a credit check as part of the background check process. As a non-profit institution of higher education committed to Christian faith and values, the University exercises its rights under state and federal law to use religion as a factor in making employment decisions.

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