Head Coach, Softball

The Head Softball Coach is responsible for all aspects of planning, developing, and managing a successful intercollegiate sports program in accordance with the standards and goals set by William Peace University and within NCAA requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Adhere to all applicable NCAA and University regulations, policies, and procedures that relate to recruiting, daily program management, and operation of the individual sport.
• Recruit high-quality student-athletes by personal contact, phone, and written correspondence with player, coach, and parents. Evaluate ability of prospect in person or through videotape analysis. Make frequent off-campus trips to watch games/matches/meets. Utilize departmental and university tools (Front Rush/Slate) to identify, track, and tag prospective student-athletes. Arrange on-campus visits for prospective student-athletes with a designated athletic administrator and/or the Office of Admissions. Ensure compliance with NCAA guidelines for contacting and communicating with prospects.
• Coordinate annually with the Director of Athletics that roster goals are in line with enrollment goals of the University.
• Schedule competitive games, practices, facility, and vehicle use in conjunction with the Director of Athletics and other university staff.
• Schedule, plan, and lead practices. Ensure compliance with NCAA regulations on Playing Season.
• Evaluate team and individual performance.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES: 

• Must know and adhere to all applicable NCAA and college regulations that relate to recruiting, daily program management, and operation of the individual sport.
• Have a comprehensive knowledge of athletic conditioning and team physical training.
• Be highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Have the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with a diverse population of students, parents, and staff.
• Have a comprehensive knowledge of current trends and best practices in the sport of softball.