Head Softball Coach

The Head Softball Coach is responsible for all aspects of the softball program. This includes but is not limited to recruitment of qualified student-athletes, practice planning and organization, budgeting, scheduling, supervising assistant coaches, administrative duties, and compliance with all Webster University, SLIAC and NCAA regulations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinates, organizes, plans, and implements all aspects of the sport season, including coaching, practice and fundraising.
• Organizes and executes teaching of technical fundamentals and strategy through the use of practice plans.
• Establishes and fosters player relationships and discipline.
• Actively recruits and enrolls qualified student-athletes each year.
• Monitors academic progress of student-athletes throughout academic year.
• Establishes team fundraising goals each year.
• Oversees all aspects of the financial operation of the softball program, including the program budget.
• Supervises assistant coaches and student staff.
• Communicates immediately and effectively with athletics staff regarding any changes in practices and game contests.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum three (3) years of coaching experience at the collegiate level.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations. General understanding of NCAA Division III rules. NCAA Compliance Certified.
• Ability to recruit and retain qualified student-athletes.
• Must be certified in CPR and First Aid.
• Knowledge of the fundamentals, techniques and strategies related to the sport of softball.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of university coaching.