Head Softball Coach

EXPIRED

Job Title

Head Softball Coach

Agency

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Department

Athletic Programs

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

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Job Title

Head Softball Coach

Agency

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Department

Athletic Programs

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Corpus Christi, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

TAMU-CC is a dynamic university designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) with approximately 11,000 students from 47 states and 54 foreign nations. We employ over 1,400 full-time and 2,000 part-time Islanders (including students/GAs). The University attracts highly talented faculty and staff and offers an array of undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral programs.  As a member of the Texas A&M University System, TAMU-CC benefits from a range of resources, increased visibility and influence, and opportunities to collaborate in mutually beneficial ways with peers across member institutions and associated agencies.

 

TAMU-CC’s beautiful campus is located on a 240-acre island on Corpus Christi Bay and was ranked #1 College by the Sea by Best College Reviews. Our natural setting is enhanced by its modern, attractive, and state-of-the-art classroom buildings and support facilities.

 

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PURPOSE  

The position is responsible for oversight of recruiting, coaching and training student-athletes in the sport of softball to prepare them for success in competition at the NCAA Division I level and to ensure their satisfactory academic progress through graduation. 

 

RESPONSIBILITIES  

Coaching 60% 

• Coaching: Ensure that team members are improving, developing, and progressing as athletes during their collegiate careers. Position program to achieve competitive goals as established in conjunction with athletics administration.  

• Role Model: Be a professional representative of the University and a role model for student-athletes, the Department, and the community. Operate within the rules, regulations, and policies of the University and the Athletics Department. 

• Sportsmanship: Foster a positive environment that encourages and supports sportsmanship and ensures that public statements are supportive of the University and the Athletics Department. 

• Student-Athlete Development: Contribute to the total development of the student-athletes in the program in a manner consistent with the educational values of the University. In addition to their athletic development, provide support and assistance to service units and student-athletes with regard to academic progress and graduation. 

• Team Player: Be a positive team player. Set a positive example for the Department by supporting the mission and philosophy of the Athletics program and the University. 

Recruiting 25% 

• Recruiting: Recruit and retain student-athletes who can compete successfully on a level consistent with program expectations and who can be successful in an academic environment and graduate from the University. 

• Communication: Maintain effective, proactive, and responsive communication throughout the athletics program, while emphasizing relationships with sport administrators and support services. 

• Academics: Create and reinforce an environment of academic expectations, achievement, and success that supports and encourages academic progress and graduation, with an emphasis on programmatic policies and procedures that produce a multi-year APR score at or above NCAA minimum requirements and a single year APR of 985 annually. In a manner consistent with institutional academic integrity, the Head Coach agrees to direct all communication concerning student-athletes academics through appropriate administrative and academic lines of communication as stipulated by departmental and university guidelines. 

Administration 10% 

• Administration: Operate, manage, administer, direct, supervise, promote, and develop the sport program within the guidelines and requirements established by the University and the Department. Required documents and related administrative responsibilities must be handled in a thorough, complete, and timely manner. Schedule all competitions for the program in conjunction with the Director of Athletics or designee. Promote execution of the Athletic Department’s strategic plan by adhering to its mission and core values and acting upon its goals and strategies. 

• Budget: Within the scope of authority, use university resources wisely, adhere to university and department fiscal procedures and practices, and operate within the budgetary allotment allocated by the University unless prior approval has been given by the athletics administration. 

• Compliance: Operate the sport program with an atmosphere of compliance, integrity, and within the scope and intent of NCAA, conference, and university regulations. Compliance-related activities and paperwork required of the sport program are the responsibility of the Head Coach and must be submitted in a complete and timely manner. 

• Fundraising: Assist in promoting the University by soliciting and encouraging contributions to and support for the University’s Department of Athletics. Make public appearances as a representative of the sport, the Department, and the University. Participate, as requested by the Director of Athletics or designee, in events, activities, and/or efforts designed to foster increased external participation in, and support for, the Department and the University. 

• Public Relations: Cultivate and maintain effective relations with associations, conferences, alumni, media, civic groups, students, faculty, parents, and friends of the University as directed by the program’s administrative supervisor. 

Other Duties 5% 

• Perform other duties as assigned. 

 

QUALIFICATIONS  

• Bachelor’s degree. 

• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience coaching softball at the NCAA Division I or II level. 

• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook). 

• Knowledge of NCAA rules & regulations. 

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS  

• Master’s Degree. 

• Proven success coaching softball at the NCAA Division I or II level. 

 

BENEFITS (rules, policies, eligibility apply)

From our generous benefits package and professional development opportunities, to our retirement programs and our commitment to service excellence, the Island University is an engaging and rewarding place to work.

Insurance

• Medical

• Dental & Vision

• Life Insurance, Accidental D&D, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account

On-campus wellness opportunities

Work Life Solutions:

• Counseling, Work Life Assistance, Financial Resources, and Legal Resources

Tuition Benefits:

• Public Loan Forgiveness

• Book scholarships

• 100% tuition coverage for up to 18 credit hours per fiscal year (other rules may apply).

Retirement

• Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP)

• Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan

Time Off:

• 8+ hours of vacation paid time off every month.

• 8 hours of sick leave time off every month.

• 8 hours of paid time off for Birthday leave.

• 12-15 paid holidays each year.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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