Part-Time Assistant Women's Softball Coach

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Part-Time Assistant Women's Softball Coach

Department: Athletics Office: Grand Rapids

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Job ID: 965

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CLASSIFICATION: Other Part-Time

REPORTS TO: Head Women’s Softball Coach

Part-Time Assistant Women's Softball Coach

Department: Athletics Office: Grand Rapids

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Job ID: 965

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CLASSIFICATION: Other Part-Time

REPORTS TO: Head Women’s Softball Coach

DEPT: Athletics

LOCATION: Central Hall/Softball Field

SUMMARY:

Cornerstone University is seeking an Assistant Softball Coach to work alongside and support the Head Softball Coach in some aspects of coaching and leading the Cornerstone University Softball Program. In addition to the duties listed below, the Assistant Softball Coach must also have a relationship with Jesus and live a life that exemplifies this and continually strives to spread the love of Jesus.

COMPENSATION: General stipend offered

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Other duties may be assigned.

• Carry out some aspects of the Women’s Softball program necessary to accomplish the objectives of the sport within the university, athletic department, WHAC, and NAIA rules and regulations
• Model commitment to Christian character and the Community Covenant standards in behavior and interactions with athletes, coaches, and officials
• Fulfill various game day management responsibilities as assigned by the head coach
• Orient and enforce student athlete adherence to the policies and regulations of the university and athletic department
• Prepare practice schedules in coordination with head coach
• Lead, monitor, and coordinate training and practice sessions, ensuring that all safety guidelines and standards are maintained
• Help plan and administer off-season training programs
• Provide special training for individual team members as required
• Help to support spiritual and academic growth in partnership with head coach

• Help head coach recruit and retain highly skilled Christian student-athletes for the Women’s Softball team

  • Scout high school games and club games for potential recruits
  • Correspond with recruits via email, letters, texts, and phone calls

• Manage social media platforms for the program

• Perform other duties as assigned

• 18 hours/week maximum, up to 936 hours/year maximum

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:

• Bachelor's degree required
• Playing and/or coaching experience is preferred.
• A commitment to adhering to all policies, rules, and regulations of Cornerstone University, the Wolverine Hoosier Athletic Conference, and the NAIA.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• A personal relationship with Jesus Christ and an active Christian commitment.
• A theology and Christian worldview that supports the values and mission of Cornerstone University evidenced by an ability to affirm and exemplify the university’s doctrinal statement, “The Cornerstone Confession.”
• Enthusiastic embrace of the Cornerstone University Identity, Mission and Vision statements.

Review of candidates will begin immediately. Please apply online if you are interested in this position. If you have any questions, you may email Human Resources at hr@cornerstone.edu.

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