Duties include, but are not limited to management and development of all aspects of a collegiate softball program: coaching, recruiting, scouting, scheduling, budget and scholarship management, supervision of assistant/student coaches, academic monitoring, development of team policies and procedures, development and implementation of off-season conditioning, knowledge of and adherence to college, conference, and NAIA rules and regulations, as well as marketing and fund-raising for the program. Examples of Work Performed 1. Recruiting and scouting and work with Admissions staff in student athlete recruiting efforts 2. Scheduling of practice times and facilities in conjunction with Athletic Director to develop the team’s greatest potential 3. Adherence to department budget and scholarship management 4. Supervision of assistant and student coaches and all phases of team in the program 5. Academic monitoring 6. Develop and implement team policies and procedures 7. Off-season conditioning 8. Communication and enforcement of College, conference and NAIA rules and regulations to team as well as adherence to rules/regulations in use of state-owned vehicles 9. Monitor eligibility program, and complete requisite eligibility paperwork 10. Fundraising for program 11. Ensure student athletes have complete eligibility forms and physical forms; ensure proof of insurance, parent consent forms and medical history forms for student athletes are current 12. Make arrangements and ensure insurance requirements are in place for team trips 13. Other duties as assigned. Secondary Duties:1. Committee assignments within the athletic department 2. Responsible for care of equipment and facilities being utilized 3. Provide reports and information as requested to Athletic Director and Campus administration 4. Formulate objectives for upcoming season 5. Evaluate current/past season performance. In addition to other requirements and conditions, the Head Softball Coach agrees: - To faithfully and conscientiously perform the duties of Head Coach and to maintain the high moral and ethical standards commonly expected as a Head Coach at the College; - To devote full-time attention and energy to head coaching duties as required herein and to the promotion of the Program; - To avoid any business or professional activities or pursuits that may conflict with the performance of Coach’s Program duties under this Contract; - To perform such other duties as shall from time-to-time be assigned to Coach by the Athletic Director or College administration for the benefit of the College and its respective missions and programs, including, but not limited to, appearances on radio programming produced by the radio rights holder, and sponsorship/development support and appearances on behalf of the College and the Program; - To treat academic progress and achievement of student athletes as a matter of the highest importance. Coach agrees to adhere to the College’s standards and policies for the academic performance of its student athletes in the recruitment, supervision and coaching of players. Coach agrees to follow conscientiously any directives from the Athletic Director or other administrators of the College concerning such matters; - To treat the physical, emotional and social well-being of student-athletes (including but not limited to issues related to gender, ethnic diversity and sexual orientation) as a matter of import and to maintain a safe environment for student-athletes to discuss and resolve harassment or discrimination concerns; - To perform duties in strict compliance with (1) state and federal laws and regulations, (2) the constitution, bylaws, rules and regulations of the NAIA (3) rules and regulations of the intercollegiate athletic conference in which the College is a member (the “Conference”), (4) applicable rules and policies of the College, and (5) Board Policies; and, - Not to engage in fundraising activities or have direct dealings with any athletic booster or booster organizations of the College, except as may be expressly authorized in writing by the President. Required Qualifications Required: - Bachelors degree required; - Must possess an ability to work in an environment where the education, welfare, and graduation of student-athletes receive primary emphasis; - Strong interpersonal and communication skills and proven managerial and fiscal skills required. - Must have demonstrated, excellent interpersonal and communication skills as well as ability to work effectively with the campus community and outside constituencies; - An ability to work in an environment where the education, welfare, and graduation of student-athletes receive primary emphasis; - Must have valid driver’s license and follow all rules and regulations of the College, NAIA, and HEART. Preferred Qualifications Preferred: - Masters degree preferred preferably in physical education or related field. - Previous head coaching experience at the college and/or high school level preferred. - previous recruitment experience helpful. Physical Demands none License and Certification Requirements none Other Requirements Offers depend upon successful background check (criminal and credit). Salary Information Salary Low to mid-$50’s DOQ. FTE 1.0 FLSA Exempt Union Status Non-Union Number of Vacancies 1 Posting Detail Information Posting Number PS 1654 P Desired Start Date Open Date Close Date Open Until Filled Yes