The University of South Dakota Head Softball Coach is responsible for all aspects of managing a Division I Softball program including but not limited to: recruitment of prospective student-athletes; training and development of team (both academically and athletically); coordinate practice and competition schedules, manage sport budget, supervise volunteer coaches, liaison for academics and other departments on campus, and perform other duties as assigned.
Bachelor degree required, master’s preferred. Applicants must have coaching and softball experience, with preference given to those having collegiate experience. Candidates must have excellent communication, organizational and leadership skills. Must have the ability to work responsibly with minimal supervision and the flexibility to travel, work weekends and evenings when necessary.
The University of South Dakota is the flagship institution of South Dakota, located on a 216-acre campus in Vermillion, in the southeast corner of South Dakota. USD is NCAA Division I member of the Missouri Valley Football Conference and Summit League. USD is committed to building and sustaining a program that mirrors the overall excellence of the university, by providing students an unparalleled opportunity for success. For further information regarding USD and the Athletic Department please refer to our website at www.GoYotes.com "Founded in 1862, The University of South Dakota is designated as the only public liberal arts university in the state and is home to a comprehensive College of Arts and Sciences, School of Education, School of Health Sciences, the state's only School of Law, School of Medicine, the accredited Beacom School of Business and the College of Fine Arts. It has an enrollment of more than 10,100 students taught by 400 faculty members. More information is available at www.usd.edu/press/news."