N99496 Assistant Softball Coach

N99496 Assistant Softball Coach

JOB SUMMARY

This position is to recruit and train Division II student-athletes to compete at the highest level possible. This position must also be able to run and maintain a Division II program through recruiting, student-athlete instruction including on field teaching techniques, scheduling, monitoring academic progress, budget management, fundraising, as well as promoting the sport throughout the University and local community.

MAJOR DUTIES

Ensure the effective teaching and instruction of all specific technical skill areas to student-athletes.
This position teaches and instructs student-athletes in the sport and uses the coach’s background and experience to decide instruction which is most beneficial to the student-athlete and team
Develop team and individual strategies to have the greatest chance of winning within the sport, through on-field teaching and video instruction.
Design instructional programs for the team and individual student athletes and instruct student -athletes on how to implement a game plan as determined for each competition
Travel to events and evaluate potential student-athlete talent, correspond with all prospects via email, phone, face to face conversations, etc.
Complete all necessary Compliance and Institutional documentation as required.
Recruit student -athletes who meet University academic and athletic standard
Responsible for overall performance of athletes’ academic progress by working closely with the academic support staff.
Work with the NCAA Compliance Office to make sure programs and student-athletes are complying with all rules and regulations regarding compliance issues.
Responsible for successfully managing an annual budget including all necessary fiscal planning.

N99496 Assistant Softball Coach

JOB SUMMARY

This position is to recruit and train Division II student-athletes to compete at the highest level possible. This position must also be able to run and maintain a Division II program through recruiting, student-athlete instruction including on field teaching techniques, scheduling, monitoring academic progress, budget management, fundraising, as well as promoting the sport throughout the University and local community.

MAJOR DUTIES

Ensure the effective teaching and instruction of all specific technical skill areas to student-athletes.
This position teaches and instructs student-athletes in the sport and uses the coach’s background and experience to decide instruction which is most beneficial to the student-athlete and team
Develop team and individual strategies to have the greatest chance of winning within the sport, through on-field teaching and video instruction.
Design instructional programs for the team and individual student athletes and instruct student -athletes on how to implement a game plan as determined for each competition
Travel to events and evaluate potential student-athlete talent, correspond with all prospects via email, phone, face to face conversations, etc.
Complete all necessary Compliance and Institutional documentation as required.
Recruit student -athletes who meet University academic and athletic standard
Responsible for overall performance of athletes’ academic progress by working closely with the academic support staff.
Work with the NCAA Compliance Office to make sure programs and student-athletes are complying with all rules and regulations regarding compliance issues.
Responsible for successfully managing an annual budget including all necessary fiscal planning.
Promote the program to the public including, media, donors, and University community and the general public to increase visibility and revenues for the program.
Maintain facilities to optimal standards.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

Knowledge of NCAA Rules – This position shall have a strong working knowledge and understanding of all NCAA rules and regulations regarding compliance issues.
Sport Experience – Extensive knowledge of individual and team skills with the ability to teach these skills.
Recruiting – The ability to evaluate and compare athletic talent for potential growth and development of student-athletes. Maintain correspondence with a large number of prospects: email, letters, and phone.
Academic Monitoring – The ability to establish and monitor an academic system that ensures academic success for the student-athlete.
Travel – The ability to plan, organize and execute travel arrangements
Computer Skills – this position is expected to have computer literacy
Communication Skills – This position is expected to have a high level of communication skills with student-athletes, prospective student-athletes, their coaches, counselors, parents and boosters in the community.
Fundraising – The ability to develop the sports community in the areas of support and fundraising.
Upon hire a NCAA Coaches Certification and 15 passenger van driving certifications is required.

GUIDELINES

This position shall have a strong working knowledge and understanding of all NCAA rules and regulations regarding compliance issues. Any violation of a conference or NCAA regulation or University policy could cause dismissal of a participant or staff member, as well as create negative publicity and /or conference or NCAA standings to the program and institution.

COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK

This Assistant Coach position independently performs the full range of responsibilities within the function; requires deep job knowledge of areas typically obtained with experience. Uses the coach’s background and experience to decide instruction which is most beneficial to the student-athlete and team. Evaluates student-athlete’s talents, abilities, academic potential and scholarship recommendations. The head coach relies upon this position’s recommendation in determining which student-athletes to consider for their program and which student-athletes to consider for scholarships. Functions with a high degree of autonomy.

CONTACTS

Contacts are typically with co-workers, other university personnel, faculty, staff, students, vendors, and members of the general public.
Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, to resolve problems, to provide services, or to motivate or influence persons.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT

The position will be required to work nights, weekends. Some positions may involve frequent bending, moving, lifting, and carrying material weighing up to 50 pounds; some positions may involve moving, lifting, and carrying material weighing up to 70 pounds; standing up to eight hours each day; working in all types of weather conditions; exposure to high noise levels may require wearing hearing protections. Physical demands include, but not limited to, standing throughout the day, using a loud voice at practices and events, physical involvement in all practices and workouts with players.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree and collegiate/professional sports background and experience or equivalent.

Annual salary $35,000.00 with excellent benefits, including generous leave time.
Anticipated hire date: 8/4/2025
Applications will be accepted until: 7/20/2025
NOTE:  Posting will close to applicants at 11:59 p.m., CST,  on the date above.  An application cannot be changed after it has been submitted.

To complete the application process, it is critical to create a profile. 

Notice to applicants

It is Northeastern State University’s policy that all newly hired employees must provide an original social security card during the hiring process.  Failure to provide an original social security card will delay the hiring process and ability to begin employment. 
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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