Assistant Coach Softball
We are now accepting applications for a qualified Assistant Coach Softball at Belmont University.
| Employment Type |
Staff |
| Internal Job Category |
Exempt (Staff)
Full-Time |
| Department |
Coaching Staff |
Hours
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37.5 |
Primary Duties and
Responsibilities: |
Under supervision of the head coach, assists with coaching duties for the University’s NCAA Division 1 Softball program in such a manner as to build and maintain a competitive, quality program that reflects positively on the image and reputation of the University at all times.
- Assists head coach in organizing, preparing, and conducting individual and team practices, training, and competition.
- Assists the head coach in recruiting activity in accordance with NCAA rules and regulations.
- Oversees and coordinates one or more specified areas of a sporting discipline and/or components of a team, as appropriate to the sport being coached.
- Assists the head coach with various operational and administrative aspects of the program, including but not limited to: coordinating team travel; assisting with institutional camps; coordinating and managing team equipment; and other duties as assigned by the head coach.
- Represents the sports program to various institutional entities and externally to media, government agencies, students, parents, and the general public.
- Complies with all NCAA, Conference, University, and Department of Athletics policies.
- The above statements describe the job's essential responsibilities and requirements. They are not an exhaustive list of the duties that may be assigned to job incumbents.
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Required Qualifications: |
Belmont University seeks to attract and retain highly qualified faculty and staff who will support our mission and vision. As a Christ-centered and student-focused community, we aim to:
Form diverse leaders of character;
Equip people to solve the world’s complex problems through teaching, research and service;
And be radical champions for helping people and communities flourish.
- Knowledge and understanding of all aspects of the specified sports program.
- Demonstrated competitive coaching skills in area of sporting specialty.
- Knowledge of NCAA regulations and guidelines governing the recruitment and retention of student-athletes, as well as athletic recruitment methods and techniques.
- Skilled in evaluating talent in order to recruit players to improve the program
- Ability to lead and guide Division I student-athletes in area of specialty to include identifying deficiencies and providing instruction to improve overall skill and performance.
- Ability to build relationships and work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment and the ability to respond to high-pressure situations.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Skilled in organizing and coordinating.
- Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.
- Thrives in an environment of teamwork, collaboration, and hard work.
- Ability to work extended hours, including evenings and weekends.
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| Required Education |
Bachelor's Degree required
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| Required Experience |
One to three years’ experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. The ideal candidate will have experience playing and/or coaching highly competitive softball, preferably at the NCAA Division 1 level. Experience in hitting and/or defense preferred. |
The selected candidate will be required to complete a background check satisfactory to the University.
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