The primary responsibilities of the Head Softball Coach are to direct, support, and supervise a successful intercollegiate softball program, representing assistant coaches and student-athletes. The Head Coach is responsible for the culture, budget, strategic planning, fields and facilities, policies, compliance, scholarships, promotion, and leadership of the team.

Must demonstrate a mature and expressive Christian faith commitment. Needs to passionately support and articulate the University mission and vision for athletics within the context of that mission. Must subscribe to the principles and lifestyle of the Wesleyan Church.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the spiritual development of each player through intentional discipleship strategies, maximizing the team's potential/abilities, keeping athletes eligible, and retaining athletes through graduation
• Ensure the spiritual, physical, emotional, mental, and social welfare of student-athletes
• Develop, manage, and successfully lead the softball program including practices, scheduling, recruiting, equipment management, and appropriate social media involvement
• Manage and operate within budget parameters, without exception
• Ensure adherence with established institutional, league, and NAIA compliance rules, policies, and procedures as well as ethical standards of behavior
• Ensure satisfactory academic performance of student-athletes
• Supervise and mentor coaching assistants as directed and approved by Director of Athletics
• Manage all team fund-raising and booster events in accordance with University, Conference, and NAIA expectations, and institutional rules, policies, and procedures
• Participate in long-range planning and assessment, attend all departmental training sessions and meetings, read and comply with all departmental policy manuals
• Work closely with Facilities and Grounds workers to insure proper upkeep of athletic facilities
• Opportunity to develop sport camps and conferences as fundraisers and compensation supplement
• Includes other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics

Education

• Must have an earned Bachelor's Degree
• Preference given to degrees within the fields of Sport and Recreation Management, Health and Physical Education
• Master's Degree preferred

Experience

• Must have some level of experience in coaching (minimum three (3) years at the college level or as a head coach) that includes recruiting student-athletes, marketing, scheduling, equipment budgeting/management, and facility care.

Required Skills

• Build a softball program on the foundation of a disciple-making culture
• Counsel with students and refer as necessary regarding spiritual, personal, emotional, or academic problems
• Participate as requested in committees, councils, or professional organizations that pertain to this position
• Attendance at chapel services is encouraged
• Maintain a professional image and manner consistent with Indiana Wesleyan University's mission and goals. Support the policies of the student handbook with integrity
• Work within the Athletic Department to foster an environment of cooperation and unity

All interested parties must apply at https://careers.indwes.edu/.

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