This position will assist the Head Coach in administering all phases of the softball program. Primary duties include recruiting, team travel and equipment, and practice and game coaching. Other duties include monitoring the academic progress of the softball student-athletes, helping in the development of team unity and individual character, and representing the department and institution to internal and external constituents. The position will fully comply with institutional, PBC, and NCAA rules and regulations.
Responsibilities
Duties include but are not limited to:
RECRUITING/SCOUTING STUDENT ATHLETES: Help in the development of plans to successfully recruit prospective student-athletes for the softball team according to AU policies and departmental philosophies. Identify potential recruits and plan effective scouting and evaluation plans and record keeping. Evaluate prospective student-athletes and, in conjunction with the head coach, execute recruitment plans to enroll desired prospects. Work with admissions and compliance to set official visit itineraries for prospective student-athletes in compliance with NCAA requirements. Develop a good relationship with the coaches and contacts of high schools, junior colleges, clubs, and community-sponsored groups. Contact and evaluate prospective student-athletes from local, state, national, and international backgrounds. Conduct official and unofficial visits on campus. Maintain Knowledge of NCAA recruiting rules to pass the certification test. Coordinate recruiting efforts with the NCAA Compliance Officer as required.
INSTRUCTING STUDENT-ATHLETES: Participate in and lead assigned elements of practices and games to include preparation, effective execution of drills, one-on-one development work with athletes as needed, and fulfillment of game day responsibilities as assigned by the head coach.
OTHER DUTIES: Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities KNOWLEDGE
Proficient in Microsoft and other computer software/ databases.
SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Detail-oriented with strong organizational, prioritization, and customer service skills.
ABILITIES
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.
Ability to complete CPR certification within one month of hire.
Ability to work independently, perform under pressure, meet deadlines, and exercise good judgment.
Shift/Salary/Benefits Shift: Days; Monday-Friday (work outside normal business hours may be required)
Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position
Recruitment Period: Until Filled
Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.
Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.
Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!
Conditions of Employment All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.
If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.
Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.
All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related discipline with one (1) year of related experience in coaching.
CPR certification completion within one month of hire.