Assistant Coach (Softball)

Nature of Work

Analyzes performance and instructs student athletes in game strategies and techniques to prepare them for athletic competition. Recruit student athletes. Observes players while they perform to determine need for individual or team improvement. Coach players individually or in groups, demonstrating techniques.

Examples of Work Performed

Essential Duties:

1. Will serve as the reserve varsity coach to include practice and skill development sessions and will have some responsibilities with the varsity program;

2. Will assist the head coach in scouting, talent assessment and recruiting in order to reach optimal roster numbers;

3. Will help monitor and support the academic success and retention of student-athletes;

4. Will provide training, direction, and encouragement in preparation of student-athletes in teambuilding, team strategy, and sportsmanship;

5. Will analyze player performance and instruct student athletes in game strategies and techniques to prepare them for athletic competition;

6. Will be expected to be a positive role model for student-athletes and have a commitment to the College’s mission and values.

Secondary Duties:

1. Will assist in arranging community service activities for team;

2. May plan camps;

3. Will participating in Champions of Character initiatives;

4. Assisting with fundraising;

5. Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree plus coaching experience. Must have knowledge of NCAA or NAIA (as applicable) rules and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

Ability to work in an environment where the education, welfare, and graduation of student-athletes receive primary emphasis is strongly preferred. Strong communication, administrative and organizational skills are also strongly preferred. Prior playing experience is preferred.

Physical Demands

none

License and Certification Requirements

none

Other Requirements

Offers depend on successful background check (criminal and credit).

Salary Information

$42,257.00

FTE

1.0

FLSA

Exempt

Union Status

NSCPA

Number of Vacancies

1

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

PS1654P

Desired Start Date

Open Date

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

General Information

PSC’s “Campus of a Thousand Oaks,” an arboretum campus, is nestled in historic southeast Nebraska. The state’s first college, Peru State provides students of all backgrounds access to engaging educational experiences to strengthen and enrich communities, Nebraska, and the world. PSC is a member institution of the Nebraska State College System. For more information, visit www.peru.edu or call 1-800-742-4412.

EEO Statement

The Nebraska State Colleges are equal opportunity institutions and prohibit unlawful discrimination and harassment. Each College has designated an individual to coordinate the Colleges’ non-discrimination efforts to comply with regulations implementing Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies and practices may be directed to the Compliance Coordinators assigned at each College and identified on each College website.

Veteran Statement

This position is subject to Veterans Preference.