Assistant Softball Coach

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Position Information

| Classification Title | Coach | | FLSA | Exempt | | FTE | 1.00 | | Minimum Qualifications |
Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications. | | Preferred Qualifications | | | Position Summary |
Responsible for providing assistance to the Head Coach in assigned areas of the intercollegiate Softball Program. This incumbent will assist the head coach in coaching, planning, organizing, directing, recruiting, and implementing all phases of a Division I Softball program. Assist in all areas of team performance which includes but is not limited to pre-season, post-season training, practice and competition, and academic progress. Adhere to the philosophy of the head coach. | | Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies |
- Ability to teach pitching techniques. - Evaluate and compare athletic talent for potential growth and development of student-athletes. - Successful recruiting experience. - Comprehend and adhere to NCAA, SEC, and institutional policies and procedures in the sport of Softball. - Effectively present information and respond to questions from individuals, customers, and the general public. - Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only a limited standardization exists. - Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. | | Physical Demands |
- Regularly stand; walk; use hands and reach with arms. - Sit, talk, and hear. - Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. - Specific vision abilities include close and distance vision, and peripheral vision. - The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but escalates to high during practice and athletic competitions. - May drive to perform job-related duties. | | Is driving a responsibility of this position? | Yes | | Is this a Position of Trust? | Yes | | Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? | No | | Does this position require a P-Card? | No | | Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? | No | | Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? | Yes | | Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) | No | | Credit and P-Card policy |
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website. | | Background Investigation Policy |
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website. |

Duties/Responsibilities

| Duties/Responsibilities |
Evaluating, scouting and recruiting qualified student-athletes to the University of Georgia whose athletic and personal skills make them highly competitive in the SEC and nationally, and whose academic potential makes them good candidates for a meaningful academic experience and graduation at the University of Georgia. | | Percentage of time | 25 |

| Duties/Responsibilities |
Assist in conducting and evaluating all practice sessions and games. | | Percentage of time | 20 |

| Duties/Responsibilities |
Assist the Head Coach and Academic Advisors in monitoring the academic performance and general well being of student-athletes. | | Percentage of time | 20 |

| Duties/Responsibilities |
Understanding and adhering to NCAA rules specifically related to recruitment and to the on-going performance of duties within an NCAA Division I softball program. | | Percentage of time | 20 |

| Duties/Responsibilities |
Assist in the planning and designing of a yearly softball training program; assisting in the planning and designing of specific strength and conditioning sessions for student-athletes in cooperation with the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach and Head Softball Coach. | | Percentage of time | 10 |

| Duties/Responsibilities |
Other duties as assigned by the Head Coach. | | Percentage of time | 5 |

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

| Contact Details |
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below. | | Recruitment Contact Name | Wendy Gilfedder | | Recruitment Contact Email | wgilfedder@uga.edu | | Recruitment Contact Phone | |

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents Optional Documents 1. Resume/CV 2. Cover Letter

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