Head Softball Coach - Pine Bluff, United States - Southeast Arkansas College

Description

Job Details

Level
Experienced

Job Location
Southeast Arkansas College - Pine Bluff, AR

Position Type
Full Time

Education Level
Bachelor's

Job Shift
Any

Job Category
Education

Description

Southeast Arkansas (SEARK) College began participating in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division II athletics in the academic year. This position will continue to launch a winning softball program, supervise assistant coaches, oversee the development of team schedules, potential student-athlete recruitment, and other duties as assigned. The Head Softball Coach will report directly to the Athletic Director.

General Description:

This regular, full-time is responsible for the overall supervision and operation of the softball program. The position supervises the Assistant Softball Coach and reports to the Athletic Director.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for complying with the rules and regulations of the NJCAA and Region II as they relate to the softball program.
• Responsible for coordinating student-athlete recruitment activities for the softball team including, but not limited to, tracking the admissions and eligibility process involving recruited student-athletes.
• Responsible for scheduling and supervising all practices and games and submitting statistics to Region II and NJCAA national office.
• Make travel arrangements for the softball team. Prepare for out-of-town travel by requesting meal money advances in a timely manner and by providing itemized receipts and group travel summaries upon return to the college.
• Encourage academic success, retention, and graduation of student-athletes. Responsible for monitoring and supporting the student-athletes' academic progress through monitoring study hall hours, obtaining feedback from faculty and promoting graduation.
• Supervise volunteers aiding with the softball team. Ensure timely submission of a Volunteer Agreement to the office of Human Resources each year for every volunteer.
• Maintain equipment and facilities related to the softball program.
• Provide timely publicity and schedule updates to the Director of Marketing.
• Develop and participate in fundraising activities for the Athletic Department.
• Participate in all athletic committee meetings, and other staff meetings when requested, as well as mandatory coaches' meetings held by Region II and NJCAA national office.
• Coordinate all aspects of the softball program budget with the Athletic Director in a fiscally responsible manner.
• Participate in the annual athletic recognition program.
• Submit a mid-year and end-of-year program summary to the Athletic Director.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver's license.
• Ability to obtain a commercial driver's license (CDL) class C with P (passenger) endorsement within one year of employment.

Minimum Requirements of Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• No less than three (3) years of experience in a position that requires coaching high school or intercollegiate softball required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree with 18 graduate semester hours in a teaching discipline from a regionally accredited institution preferred.
• Preference is given to candidates with community college and NJCAA experience.

Salary Commiserate with Experience with an excellent benefits package.

OTHER JOB-RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON THE APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.

Application Procedures: All candidates must apply online. Click Apply for Jobs to complete the online application. Interested individuals should submit a completed Southeast Arkansas College Employment Application. Paper documents will not be accepted.

Required Applicant Documents:

1. A completed Southeast Arkansas College employment application.
2. Resume
3. Cover Letter
4. Unofficial College Transcripts (Official transcripts are required upon an offer of employment)