The Head Softball Coach reports directly to the Athletic Director and will lead the Highland Cavalier Softball Team. The Head Coach will lead and oversee all areas of the Softball Program including:

· Providing leadership and vision. · Establishing a culture of success; belonging; accountability; and discipline. · Developing a network that will allow the program to recruit and retain high quality students who can be successful in the classroom, in competition, and in the community. · Creating an environment that promotes and expects compliance with all College, NCAA, SAC and Commonwealth policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

The successful candidate must have a bachelor’s degree with relevant experience. Candidates must also exhibit a thorough knowledge of the full scope of overseeing a softball program; ability to evaluate, recruit and retain high quality student athletes that will be successful in the classroom, in the community and in competition; softball coaching experience; a record of outstanding interpersonal, relationship building and communication skills; and ability to provide the leadership necessary to have a successful program.

Preferred Qualifications

· Master’s Degree · Collegiate coaching experience · An established recruiting network · A strong commitment to diversity and student success · High level of personal integrity

The Head Coach will be responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of the softball program, including practice preparation, competition strategy and preparation, and player management, as well as the recruitment of quality student-athletes and the identification of potential players. Administrative duties will include monitoring the softball budget, coordinating team and staff travel, and scheduling practices and games. The Head Coach will assist the Athletic Development team with effective fundraising and community outreach. Other duties, such as planning softball camps and monitoring the academic progress of student-athletes will be assigned by the Athletic Director.

UVA Wise is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence, affordable access, and unwavering support of a collaborative and diverse community. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Employee fulfills duties as a “responsible employee” under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. A Responsible employee includes any employee: who has the authority to take action to redress sexual violence; who has been given the duty of reporting incidents of sexual violence or any other misconduct by students to the Title IX Coordinator or other appropriate school designee; or whom a student could reasonably believe has this authority or duty. UVA Wise is committed to helping the campus community provide for their own safety and security. The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report containing information on campus security and personal safety, including alerts, fire safety, crime prevention tips, and crime statistics is available at www.uvawise.edu/ASR. A copy is available upon request by calling 276-328-0190 or 276-376-3451.

About The University of Virginia's College at Wise

A member of the prestigious Council for Public Liberal Arts Colleges, the University of Virginia’s College at Wise is an inspiring place to teach, lead, learn and call home. With a student faculty ratio of 13:1 and approximately 2,000 students, UVA Wise is committed to excellence in teaching, personalized attention, and individual growth, as well as to the advancement of our region through economic development. The only division of the University of Virginia located outside of Charlottesville, UVA Wise has a beautiful campus that is nestled in the Appalachian Mountains of Southwest Virginia. Here, students learn from faculty who are encouraged to engage in scholarship and service that complements their teaching, and our environment is ideal for the task. In addition to Appalachian arts and culture, on-campus wetlands and impressive geography, and a region full of opportunities for study and outdoor adventure, there are many opportunities to build partnerships with organizations, agencies, and businesses in the area and beyond. Professional staff and a dedicated senior leadership team are driven by the vital mission of ensuring access and affordability to this robust, quality hig...her education. The College’s student population is largely first-generation, often rural students, for whom we offer access and affordability along with challenging academic work in the liberal arts tradition. The result is well-rounded graduates who earn fulfilling work at leading organizations and pursue graduate study at prestigious universities.

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