Coaching Women’s Softball, Teaching six credit hours in Kinesiology, academic advisement Coaches Job Description: Tasked with managing and overseeing all aspects related to the operations of the UNC Pembroke sport program. Will be responsible for all phases of coaching a Division II sport including: compliance, recruiting, budget management, academic and athletic outcomes, hiring and supervising assistant coaches, and interaction with campus and community constituent groups. Additional duties include program management, fund-raising, planning and scheduling practices, facility set-up, games, transportation, meals and public relations. Additional administrative duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.

Section 1: Academic Evaluation Criteria for Coaches: 1. All coaches will teach the equivalent of 6 credit hours per semester. 2. Any and all KINESIOLOGY/Athletic Administrator(s) class/athletic observation(s); 3. Reappointment conference with both the KINESIOLOGY Dept Chair and Athletic Director.

Section 2: NCAA Evaluation of Coaches: A coach who is found in violation of NCAA regulations shall be subject to disciplinary or corrective actions as set forth in the provisions of the NCAA enforcement procedures. Furthermore, a coach may be suspended for a period of time, without pay, or employment terminated if the coach is found to be involved in any negligent or deliberate or serious violation of NCAA regulations.

Section 3: Evaluation Criteria for student Academic Advisement: 1. The primary purpose of Study Hall is to assist UNC Pembroke students with providing an academic environment conducive to study, thereby giving rise to academic success. Study hall is open and encouraged for all UNCP students and is required for specific populations (ie: academic probation status, select student-athletes, various academic or social clubs). Athletics coaches will be assigned to administer evening study hall sessions throughout the fall and spring semester. During study hall, coaches will ensure a conducive environment for study for all participants, ensure attendees swipe their BraveCard in and out of the study hall session, and connect students with applicable resources on an as needed and requested basis. Where applicable, coaches can provide career workshops and/or assist with academic outreach efforts coordinated via the center for student success. 2. Study Hall hours administered by Coaches are subject to change based on campus need but forecasted as Sunday 3pm-6pm, and Monday-Thursday 5pm-8pm. 3. Study Hall, Advising & office hours coordination includes monitoring attendance and conduct while assisting students with being connected with other Center for Student Success resources like the Writing Center, Tutoring opportunities, and Tutor.com resources.

Section 4: Employee Leave This position will be awarded leave time and all absences by the employee during the period of appointment must be accounted for through leave time. All non-emergency employee leave must be approved in advance by both the Director of Athletics and KINESIOLOGY Dept Chair.

Section 5: Minimum Class Enrollment Numbers Classes with enrollments less than the required minimum will be cancelled the day before classes begin and you could be reassigned to another class(es). The University specifically reserves the right to reassign the employee to other University duties during the term of this contract. Such reassignment will be an authorized personnel action done for any reason deemed satisfactory by the University. If you are not a citizen of the United States, then it is an express condition of your contract of employment that you attain and maintain the appropriate status with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services that will permit your continued presence and employment in the United States. If at any time during the term of this contract you fail to meet this express condition of employment, then the University is discharged of its obligation to perform under this contract.

Master’s Degree required. The Assistant Coach of Softball must have significant knowledge of, and demonstrated success in, coaching softball and possess excellent teaching and motivational skills. Ability required to work effectively in the environment of an academically demanding institution and abide by all NCAA Division II and institutional policies.