Assistant Softball Coach

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The Assistant Softball Coach is a twelve-month salaried position, reporting to the Head Coach of Softball. The Assistant Coach is responsible for coaching and the direct management and oversight of the NCAA Division III Women’s Softball program. The Assistant Coach should provide leadership as well as serve as a role model to student athletes. This includes training, development, and recruiting of student-athletes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Ability to recruit and retain quality student athletes.
2. Successfully create a positive team environment where student-athletes can learn vital life skills through sport.
3. Develop, maintain, and elevate competitive varsity teams.
4. Follow all Millikin University, CCIW and NCAA rules and policies.
5. Coaching/teaching skills and tactics necessary for a successful softball program.
6. Ability to positively interact with media, alumni and friends of the University.
7. Conduct camps and clinics to promote the University and the men’s and women’s softball program.
8. Adhere to fiscal responsibility related to institutional budget and fundraising.
9. Understanding of social media and graphic design concepts through Canva, Adobe Create Suites, etc
10. Other job-related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Assistant Softball Coach is a twelve-month salaried position, reporting to the Head Coach of Softball. The Assistant Coach is responsible for coaching and the direct management and oversight of the NCAA Division III Women’s Softball program. The Assistant Coach should provide leadership as well as serve as a role model to student athletes. This includes training, development, and recruiting of student-athletes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Ability to recruit and retain quality student athletes.
2. Successfully create a positive team environment where student-athletes can learn vital life skills through sport.
3. Develop, maintain, and elevate competitive varsity teams.
4. Follow all Millikin University, CCIW and NCAA rules and policies.
5. Coaching/teaching skills and tactics necessary for a successful softball program.
6. Ability to positively interact with media, alumni and friends of the University.
7. Conduct camps and clinics to promote the University and the men’s and women’s softball program.
8. Adhere to fiscal responsibility related to institutional budget and fundraising.
9. Understanding of social media and graphic design concepts through Canva, Adobe Create Suites, etc
10. Other job-related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws but may provide daily direction and assistance to student employees.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to succeed in a result-driven professional organization. Maintaining professional performance, demeanor, team-approach and focus on results while working under pressure in a dynamic environment. Ability to establish priorities, work independently with minimal supervision, and facilitate teamwork. Highly organized, with the ability to plan, execute and multitask to meet deadlines. Must have a demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.

Education and/or Experience

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Experience as a player and/or coach in the sport of Softball

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