General Information
| Job Description | COACH AST 2 | Working Title | Assistant Coach 2 - Softball |
|---|---|---|---|
| Job Code | 005046 | Grade | 15 |
| Department Name | Intercollegiate Athletics - D01099 | Department Head | Wesley Mallette |
| Supervisor | Nikki Palmer | Effective Date | 09/20/2022 |
Position(s) Directly Supervised
| Job Code | Title | FTE |
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Generic Scope
| Professional who applies acquired job skills, policies, and procedures to complete substantive assignments/projects/tasks of moderate scope and complexity; exercises judgment within defined guidelines and practices to determine appropriate action. |
Custom Scope
| Under general direction, oversees specific aspects of a small to mid-size sports program. May provide guidance to other personnel. |
Department Custom Scope
| The Women's Softball Assistant Coach is responsible for assisting with all aspects of an NCAA Division I Women's Softball program including, but not limited to, on field duties of hitting, infield or outfield; the identification and recruitment of academically and athletically qualified student-athletes; supporting the academic limited to, the identification and recruitment of academically and athletically qualified student-athletes; supporting the academic progress of student-athletes; preparing and conducting individual and team practices, training, and competition; fostering the academic, athletic, and personal growth of student-athletes; organizing team and staff travel arrangements; facilitating administrative duties, paperwork, video and scouting; managing the distribution and ordering of team equipment and supplies; coordinating and administering special softball events; managing and supervising facility maintenance and representing the sports program as needed in association with promoting and fundraising for the program |
Education & Experience Requirements
Education Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training with a college-level program. | Required |
Experience Requirements
| Experience | Requirement |
|---|---|
| 2 - 4 years of related experience. | Required |
License Requirements
Certification Requirements
| Certification | Requirement |
|---|---|
| May need to maintain NCAA certified recruiter status. | Preferred |
| May need to maintain CPR/AED and First Aid certification. | Preferred |
Educational Condition Requirements
| Condition | Requirement |
|---|
Key Responsibilities
| Description | % Time |
|---|---|
| Analyzes performance and instructs participants in program strategies and techniques to prepare them for competition. | 15 |
| Observes players while they perform to determine need for individual or team improvement. | 15 |
| May assist in the recruitment of prospective athletes within the framework of the university, department, conference, NCAA rules. | 15 |
| Under guidance of head coach, develops technical aspects of player coaching. | 10 |
| Participates in the evaluation of student athletes' performance. | 5 |
| Represents and promotes professional conduct, university good will and high standards at all events and games. | 5 |
| Ensures adherence to all governing rules, university, department, conference, NCAA policies and procedures, including student-athlete benefits. | 5 |
| May assist in coaching at competitive events. | 5 |
| May assist in most practice and conditioning sessions. | 5 |
| May participate in fundraising activities for the program and department. | 5 |
| Technology & video: Manage and operate video technology effectively to enhance player and team development. | 5 |
| Administration: Handle paperwork and related administrative responsibilities in a thorough, complete, timely manner and adhere to university and department fiscal procedures and practices. | 5 |
| Facility: managing and supervising the softball facility maintenance and day to day operations. | 5 |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
| Knowledge/Skill/Ability | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Demonstrated effective problem solving and communication skills, verbally and in writing. | Required |
| Current knowledge of applicable rules and standards of the affiliated athletic conference, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) or National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), as well as other associations and agencies to which the campus adheres, and, at all times avoid any and all violations of these rules and standards. | Required |
| Specialized knowledge of the team sport or activity, as well as basic technical expertise in coaching principles. | Required |
| Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with athletic participants. | Required |
| Ability to demonstrate sound judgment and decision-making; be an effective problem solver and effectively communicate verbally and in writing. | Required |
| Be a professional representative of the university and a role model for student-athletes, the Department, and community. | Preferred |
| Specialized knowledge and use of technology and video to enhance player development and team performance. | Preferred |
| Recruit 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. | Preferred |
| Specialized knowledge in managing but not limited to hitting, infield and outfield. | Preferred |
| 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. | Preferred |
Special Requirements & Conditions
| Special Condition | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Shift Work (hours outside standard Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM work hours) | Required |
| Travel Outside of Normal Business Hours | Required |
| Valid Drivers License | Required |
| Travel | Required |
Other Special Requirements & Conditions
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Level of Supervision Received
| Supervision |
Environment
Working Environment
| Campus and Various external venues |
Other Requirements
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Critical Position
| Is Critical Position: Yes |