Head Women’s Softball Coach

Millikin University
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Full Time
Job Overview

The Head Women’s Softball Coach is a twelve-month salaried position, reporting to the Vice President for Athletics and Community Engagement. The Head Coach provides leadership for the day-to-day, as well as the strategic development of the women’s softball team. The coach should provide leadership as well as serve as a role model to student athletes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Provide leadership for the recruiting and retention of quality student athletes.
  2. Coach and teach skills and tactics necessary for a successful softball program.
  3. Ability to recruit and retain quality student athletes.
  4. Successfully create a positive team environment where student-athletes can learn vital life skills through sport.
  5. Develop, maintain, and elevate competitive varsity teams.
  6. Follow all Millikin University, CCIW and NCAA rules and policies.
  7. Coaching/teaching skills and tactics necessary for a successful softball program.
  8. Ability to positively interact with media, alumni and friends of the University.
  9. Conduct camps and clinics to promote the University and the women’s softball program.
  10. Adhere to fiscal responsibility related to institutional budget and fundraising.
  11. Other job-related duties as assigned.


QUALIFICATIONS:

  1. Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree preferred.
  2. Five to seven years of successful coaching experience preferred.
  3. Exemplary coaching experience marked with not only winning success, but also producing academically successfully student athletes.
  4. Well developed administrative skills, including day-to-day operations and budget management.
  5. Experience with community relations, fundraising and related activities.
  6. Exceptional communication skills required.
  7. A thorough understanding and commitment to the NCAA Division III rules, regulations and philosophy.
  8. An understanding and appreciation for the CCIW is preferred.
  9. Experience as a player and/or coach in the sport of Softball.
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