Assistant Softball Coach

Title : Assistant Softball Coach

Employee Classification : Asst Coach

Campus : University of North Texas

Division : UNT-Athletics

SubDivision-Department : UNT-Athletic Admin

Department : UNT-Athletic Admin-Gen-220000

Job Location : Denton

Salary : Commensurate with experience.

FTE : 1.0

Retirement Eligibility :

About Us - Values Overview :

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth.

We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.

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Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.

Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu .

Department Summary

The University of North Texas competes as a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the American Athletic Conference.

North Texas’ athletic programs are classified as NCAA Division I, the largest and highest division among all colleges and universities.

The 46,000 square-foot Athletic Center located off South Bonnie Brae Street is the centerpiece of North Texas athletics.

Athletics strives to conduct a competitive athletics program that promotes faculty, staff, student and community affiliation and participation with the North Texas Athletics.

Provide facilities which attract the highest level of talent and allow student-athletes to perform at the highest level in practice and during competition.

Position Overview

The Athletics Department at the University of North Texas is seeking to hire an Assistant Softball Coach to oversee pitching development for the program.

Responsibilities of the position include, in addition to pitching coach, assisting the Head Coach in the management and administration of the sports program and team.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and 1 year of experience in related sport.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Thorough knowledge of NCAA and conference rules and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

Masters Degree.

Required License / Registration / Certifications

Job Duties :

Coaches practice sessions or workouts as assigned; may be assigned to work with a specific group of student athletes on a regular basis for position focus.

Assists in coaching during athletic contests and all practices. Assist in maintaining statistics, developing practice plans, and coordinating with game / scrimmage officials.

Maintains continual and thorough familiarity with all applicable NCAA, Conference, and University rules and regulations and complies with the same.

Assists in briefing student athletes and monitoring adherence to above.

Assists in scouting and recruiting activities; may be responsible for specific geographic area. Performs specific recruiting duties as assigned.

Travel for recruiting required.

• Assists in the implementation of the academic program including monitoring of individual student athlete progress to ensure academic eligibility, enforcement of study hall program, and providing referrals to the appropriate University resources.
• Works with student athletes and monitors their adherence to rules and regulations concerning conduct, appearance, and punctuality.
• Responsible for coordinating one or more administrative functions as assigned to include game scheduling, contracts, budget preparations and management, procurement, and accounts payable.
• Assists game and facility operations with field maintenance, facility requests, and preparation for home games.
• Assists with ordering and inventory management of uniforms and equipment to include handling of laundry.
• Responsible for assigned aspects of team travel and related business functions.
• Works with Athletics sports medicine and strength and conditioning personnel, and with physicians as needed to implement team wellness and conditioning programs.
• Speaks to service groups and alumni organizations as assigned; participates in athletic department assigned functions and events.
• Must comply with all NCAA and American Athletic Conference rules and regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Head Coach, Athletics Director and / or Executive Team.

Work Schedule :

Varies based on segment of the season.

Driving University Vehicle :

Security Sensitive :

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions :

Benefits :

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EEO Statement :

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit and takes actions to prevent discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices.

The University of North Texas System immediately investigates complaints of discrimination and takes remedial action when appropriate.

The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.