Summary: Goldey-Beacom College is accepting applications for a full-time Head Softball Coach/Student-Athlete Development Specialist. The holder of this position will oversee all aspects of the Goldey-Beacom College Softball Program, including but not limited to, recruiting, training, game day coaching, budget, equipment, travel, and scheduling, and will be responsible for the department’s student-athlete development. This position holder will be required to regularly exercise independent judgment and discretion.
- Coach the Softball team. - Recruit of retainable student-athletes under CACC, NCAA, and college regulations. - Maintain a relationship with the Financial Aid/Advisement Office to keep a constant focus on players’ eligibility, and thus fulfill CACC, NCAA, and College regulations. - Maintain a relationship with the Admissions Department to assure proper attention to potential student-athletes, and to facilitate their recruitment under CACC, NCAA, and College guidelines. - Purchase the necessary equipment for the team; gain prior approval for all purchases. - Be aware of the softball budget and stay within its limitations (travel, meals, uniforms, equipment, scholarships, etc.). - Oversee team travel including cleanliness of transportation vehicles and meal receipts. - Assist with the scheduling of contests. - Arrange lodging for all overnight team trips. - Operate summer softball camps for the benefit of the program. - Maintain and provide proof of current CPR and First Aid certifications. - Maintain valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record as this position requires frequent driving. - Comply with all NCAA or conference rules. Violation of NCAA or conference rules is prohibited and may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment. - Administer periodic Life Skills development seminars for all student-athletes. - Assist the Associate Athletic Director for Academic Affairs with the implementation of the GBC Athletics Academic Support Program. - Organize, document, and assist in the advertisement of community service activity of all varsity programs.
MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant area of study preferred, with a minimum of four years’ experience working with intercollegiate athletics.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES: Candidate must be a self-motivated worker who can work with minimal supervision. The candidate must be able to work with a diverse group of people and interact with other departments.
In its second century, Goldey-Beacom College reaffirms its commitment to the proud tradition of providing accessible, high-quality, career-focused education.
An independent, multilevel college, Goldey-Beacom College offers challenging undergraduate and graduate programs. As a teaching-oriented institution of higher learning, the College emphasizes instructional excellence in the classroom and is committed to sustaining faculty who are caring, dedicated and knowledgeable in their respective fields, who motivate their students to realize their full learning potential, and, above all, who represent teaching excellence.
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