Assistant Softball Coach

The Assistant Coach provides assistance to the head coach with all areas of team administration and management, including practice sessions, conditioning workouts, monitoring of student-athletes academic progress, and evaluation and recruiting of prospective student-athletes for the team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist the head coach and other staff members with routine administrative responsibilities of the assigned sport program and management of the men/women’s team.
• Coaches at the direction of the head coach provides instruction, demonstration and teaching the sport's dynamics to student-athletes to ensure maximum potential of individuals and the team as a whole.
• Recruits and scouts prospective student-athletes from high school, junior and community colleges
• Makes recommendations to the head coach regarding potential of student-athletes.
• Stay current, understand, and adhere to all NAIA guidelines and maintain up-to-date rosters, and other information required by athletic department. Will report any violations of these established rules, which may arise, to the proper officials.
• Assist head coach in coordinating team travel, arranging competitive schedule, organizing, and scheduling practice sessions, updating, and maintaining student-athlete recruiting databases, updating and maintaining files (both hard copy and video) of opponents.
• Assist in implementing and maintaining a comprehensive public relations program.
• Assist in managing the operations of sport camps and/or clinics.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One (1) year previous high school, collegiate or higher-level coaching and playing experience.
• General knowledge of NAIA and NCAA rules.
• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Physical Requirements – Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.