Description
Missouri Western State University located in St Joseph, MO, invites applicants to join our Athletics Division as Head Softball Coach. Reporting to the Director of Athletics, The Head Softball Coach is responsible for leading the softball program at Missouri Western State University.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Organize activities and programs to assist student athletes in academic success and personal development.
- Organize and develop the recruiting program.
- Develop suitable public relations strategies.
- Supervise assistant coaches.
- Organize, manage, and execute practices and games.
- Develop and manage budgets and the operations plan.
- Assist with fundraising for the softball program.
- Schedule practices and non-conference games and organize related travel for the team.
- Assist with monitoring and maintaining the softball facilities and equipment.
- Perform daily, weekly field maintenance including but not limited to mowing, dragging of infield, windscreen maintenance, batting cage care/operation, tarp installation (with team), cleaning of dugouts and care of bullpens.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- This position requires a Bachelor’s Degree.
- Must have four years of successful collegiate coaching and/or playing experience.
- 1st Aid/CPR/AED training required.
- A valid driver’s license is required.