Head Softball Coach

Job Description

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for directing and coaching the university's softball program.

MAJOR DUTIES

• Supervises and manages all aspects of coaching the softball team.
• Abides, complies and enforces all applicable NAIA, GCAC, and DU policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Attends practices and competitions.
• Responsible for budget control, scheduling, and travel arrangements.
• Organizes and administers the recruitment of students and the practices of the student-athletes in a manner to produce the highest level of success.
• Coordinates and administers the academic progress and character building of the athletes to assist them in balancing athletics and academics in order to insure retention and academic success.
• Assists Athletic Department with fundraising endeavors.
• Performs Summer duties and special projects as assigned by the Director of Athletics.
• Maintains a positive relationship with the student-athletes, faculty, staff, community, media, and other constituents.
• Participates in college, department, administrative meetings, and committees, as required / requested.
• Performs related duties.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

The Director of Athletics assign work in terms of program goals and objectives. The supervisor reviews work through conferences, reports, and observation of program activities.

GUIDELINES

Guidelines include NAIA and GCAC rules and regulations, Dillard University policies and procedures, scholarship guidelines, and DU policies and procedures. These guidelines require judgement, selection, and interpretation in application.

COMPLEXITY / SCOPE OF WORK

CONTACTS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILTY

This position has direct supervision over assigned volunteer staff and student workers.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS