About this role
Head Softball Coach
Employment Type: Full-time (1.0 FTE)
Work Schedule: M-F; 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (may require evenings and weekends as sports schedules dictate); 10 month position.
FLSA Status: Exempt
Position Summary: Provides overall leadership and management for the intercollegiate women’s softball program. Secondary responsibility within the department may include teaching and/or game day administration for select contests.
Performs all essential functions either personally or in coordination with appropriate athletic department personnel (to include but not limited to the Athletic Director, Assistant Athletic Director, Trainer, Director of Sports Communication, Office Coordinator.)
Minimum Knowledge: Bachelor’s degree in physical education, Kinesiology or related field. Three years’ experience as a head coach or assistant coach or leadership role in a softball program at the college level (i.e. coordinator) or 3 years’ experience as a head coach at the high school level. Knowledge of, to ensure full compliance with, requirements of Austin College academic programs and eligibility standards. Knowledge of, to ensure full compliance with, policies and procedures of Austin College, the Athletic Department, as well as, the requirements and standards of NCAA Division III and applicable athletic governing bodies pertinent to softball.
Desired Knowledge: Master’s degree in related field. Coaching and/or playing at the NCAA Division III level.
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