Head Women's Softball Coach

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Category

Staff

Position Title

Head Women's Softball Coach

Working Title

Head Women's Softball Coach

Scheduled Hours Per Week

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Category

Staff

Position Title

Head Women's Softball Coach

Working Title

Head Women's Softball Coach

Scheduled Hours Per Week

Salary

FLSA Status

Exempt

Job Summary

| Job Summary |
The head coach will be responsible for the positive development of all aspects of a NCAA Division II softball program. The successful candidate will have the ability to develop a competitive softball program, recruit quality student athletes of good character, be committed to student athlete academic success, and have excellent communication, budgetary, and organizational skills. Strict adherence to NCAA Division II and MEC rules is required. This position will report to the Director of Athletics. |

Duties and Responsibilities

| Duty/Responsibility |
Responsibilities for this dual role include, but are limited to:

• Maintain a competitive and successful program
• Monitor student-athlete academic work and progress toward a degree
• Maintain appropriate roster size through retention and recruiting
• Oversee the budget (maintain & stay within)
• Coordinate fundraising with Advancement to promote athletics
• Game-day responsibilities: prepare fields, secure officials, game-day personnel, etc.
• Assist with other sports game-day activities, as assigned
• Organization and Administration
• Student/Athlete Enrollment Management
• Player Development
• Practice & Game Management
• Represent the University on and off the field in a positive fashion. Maintain appropriate relationships and communicate appropriately with Alumni, SA’s, Team, Coaching Staff, Community, and Donors.
• Supervise Coaching Staff & Associated Support Staff
• Professional Involvement with Conference and National Sport Organizations
• Marketing/Public Relations/Fund Raising
• Liaison to the Faculty Athletic Representative(s)
• Game Management/Administration

| | % of Time | 100 |

Education/Knowledge

| Minimum Education | Bachelor's | | Required Licenses/Certification |
A master’s degree is preferred. It is preferred that the degree is in physical education, coaching education, sport management, or closely related field. | | Required Skills |
- Clear understanding of NCAA Division II philosophy and the student-athlete experience. - Ability to work as a part of a team environment. - Excellent written and oral communication skill, motivation, people and problem solving skills are required. - Excellent organizational ability, high level of accuracy, attention to detail - Able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously and with minimal supervision.

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Required Experience

| Type of experience Needed | Previous coaching experience at the collegiate level | | Amount of Experience Needed (Months/Years) | |

Posting Detail Information

| Close Date | | | Open Until Filled | Yes | | Additional Information |
Concord University is a public comprehensive university with a rich history as one of the oldest institutions of higher learning in West Virginia. Founded in 1872 as a state Normal School to prepare teachers, Concord University (CU) is a public, career focused liberal arts institution located in rural southern West Virginia.

Concord University (CU) offers talented individuals a wide array of fulfilling career opportunities from entry through academic or administrative professional levels. To maintain an outstanding talent pool, we employ individuals regionally, nationally, and internationally to attract top candidates.

If you are looking for more than just a job, then I encourage you to browse our website and visit our job opportunities regularly. Learn more about Concord University and why it should be your first choice, not only for quality educational opportunities but also for exemplary employment.

Applications will only be accepted through Concord University’s online application site at https://jobs.concord.edu/**. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

| | Quick Link to Posting | https://jobs.concord.edu/postings/2654 |

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Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter

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