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    Head Athletics Coach, Women's Softball, West Plains - Springfield, United States - Missouri State University

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    Position Title
    Head Athletics Coach, Women's Softball, West Plains


    Work Location
    West Plains Campus


    Department
    West Plains Women's Softball


    HR Home Department
    WP ATHLETICS-WOMEN


    Pay Grade
    Unclassified


    Proposed Salary
    $52,500 annually


    Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees?
    No, Position is available to all applicants.


    Appointment Type
    Full Time Regular


    Exempt/Non-Exempt
    Exempt


    General Function

    The Head Athletics Coach - West Plains is responsible for the management and administration of all activities related to his/her sport and exercises direct supervision of recruiting, training, and coaching student-athletes participating in that sport.

    The Head Athletics Coach - West Plains is fully responsible for compliance with National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) rules and regulations, as well as university policies governing intercollegiate athletics and administrative operating procedures (e.g., travel, purchasing, etc.).


    Description of Primary Duties

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES


    • Ensures that the particular sport coached achieves the parallel goals of development of a quality, competitive athletics program and support of the individual educational goals of student-athletes by engendering a coaching philosophy which promotes those goals and establishes an environment conducive to both. Develops an equivalent recruitment strategy and directs all recruiting activities, selecting team members, scheduling and supervising all practice sessions and intercollegiate contests, coaching the team, providing opportunities for academic assistance to student-athletes if required, and monitoring the academic progress of each participating student-athlete.
    • Protects the integrity of the sport coached and the reputation of the intercollegiate athletics program of the University by ensuring that recruiting activities, student-athlete eligibility determination, scholarships and financial aid programs, scheduled practice sessions, and related activities governed by the National Junior College Athletic Association are in compliance with the NJCAA rules and regulations as well as applicable University policies.
    • Reduces the likelihood of athletics-related injuries or the aggravation of such injuries during the practice sessions and scheduled contests by being knowledgeable of the injuries sustained in the sport and proper prevention methods, directing appropriate pre-training sessions and pre-contest preparations and warm ups, and arranging for qualified athletic trainers to be available during all training sessions and contests.
    • Develops a competent and effective coaching staff by recruiting and hiring qualified applicants, providing guidance on departmental or University policies and coaching philosophy, encouraging professional development through participation in coaching decisions and recruiting activities, making coaching assignments based upon qualifications, supervising coaching activities, and evaluating performances.
    • Facilitates charitable giving by donors, thus enhancing the ability of the University to meet established athletics fund-raising goals, by actively participating in fund-raising events and promotional activities for intercollegiate athletics, as well as serving as chairperson or co-chairperson of fund-raising committees or as a spokesperson for specific fund-raising campaigns, and/or sponsored sports-related special events.
    • Promotes a positive image of the intercollegiate athletics program and the University by establishing and enforcing standards of personal behavior, conduct and appearance for the coaching staff, athletes and support personnel on and off the University campus, participating in community and professional organizations, representing the University at professional meetings and on community committees, and establishing and maintaining credible relations with various news media.
    • Participates as a member of the University community by being on committees and active in college events.
    • Manages funds by providing input for development of the annual Athletics Department budget and exercising authority for all expenditures related to the sport coached.
    • Facilitates a work and learning environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and the development of skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds.
    • Remains competent and current through self-directed professional reading, developing professional contacts with colleagues, attending professional development courses, and attending training and/or courses required by the Athletic Director.
    • Contributes to the overall success of the University's intercollegiate athletics program by performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

    Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

    Education:
    A bachelor's degree is required; a master's degree is preferred.


    Experience:

    At least three years of experience in coaching at the intercollegiate level or three years of professional experience teaching his/her sport is required.

    Coaching experience in a NJCAA Division I level program is preferred. Demonstrated knowledge of NJCAA rules and regulations governing recruitment, eligibility, and related functions is required. Public speaking and positive community relations experience are required. Experience in administrative functions, budgeting, fund-raising, promotional activities, and public relations is required.


    Skills:
    Excellent interpersonal skills are required. Management and organizational skills are required.

    The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is required.

    The ability to successfully transition students to the MSU-Springfield campus is preferred.


    Other:
    A valid driver's license or eligibility for a valid driver's license is required.


    Additional Qualifications

    Link to Job Description

    Open Date
    05/10/2024


    Close Date (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open until filled)

    Special Instructions to Applicants
    First date of consideration is May 31, 2024. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

    Official transcripts are required at the time of hire.


    EO/AA and Diversity Statement

    Non Discrimination Statement

    Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity.

    The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict nondiscrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students.

    In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University.

    Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.


    This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America.


    The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against.

    Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Minority/Female/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity employer.

    Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to sex discrimination, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, should be addressed to the Title IX Coordinator, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S.

    National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897,
    , , or to the Office for Civil Rights.

    All other inquiries concerning the grievance procedure, Affirmative Action Plan, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines should be addressed to the Equal Opportunity Officer, Office for Institutional Equity and Compliance, Park Central Office Building, Suite 111, Springfield, Missouri 65897,
    , , or to the Office for Civil Rights.

    (Res. Board Policies No. 70-11; Bd. Min


    Background Check Statement
    Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.

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