Assistant Softball Coach

Position Summary & Description The Office of Intercollegiate Athletics at Indiana University ofPennsylvania (IUP) invites applicants for an Assistant SoftballCoach. This position will assist the Head Coach with leading theIUP Softball Program at the Division II level, create a qualitystudent-athlete experience in academics, athletics, and communityservice and will provide academic support to the IUP athleticdepartment. Description of Duties: Assist in monitoring and encouraging academic progress andsuccess of student-athletes to ensure continuing eligibility toparticipate in NCAA competition and to graduate. Assist in game preparation (player conditioning, training,skill building, scouting other teams, and player developmentcoaching). Assist in player recruitment by maintaining contact with highschool coaches to identify potential prospects, conducting campusvisits, developing a recruiting schedule, and recommendations forscholarships. Assist in coordination and participation in fund-raisingactivities in support of IUP's athletic program. Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by theDirector of Athletics or Head Softball Coach. Instructional Duties Provide instruction to student athletes in positiontechnique Provide instruction to student athletes sport strategy. Provide instruction to student athletes in game analysis. Provide instruction to student athlete regarding specific gameplans. Provide instruction to student athletes regarding physicalconditioning and strength training. Provide instruction to student athletes in the area ofnutrition. Provide instruction to student athlete regarding NCAArules. Provide instruction to student athletes regarding universityand program policies and procedures. Provide instruction to student athletes in leadership &conduct. Provide instruction to student athletes in communityresponsibility. Provide academic monitoring and counseling to studentathletes. Provide instruction to camp attendees. Preparation for instructional activities. Non-Instructional Duties Monitor student athlete academic ineligibility. Scouting competition. Monitor compliance with IUP, PSAC, and NCAA rules andregulations. Recruit student-athletes. Participate in fundraising activities and other fiscalresponsibilities. Other specific duties as assigned by the Director of Athleticsor Head Softball Coach. Position Qualifications Required: Bachelor's Degree required Three years softball coaching experience required Candidates must have the communication skills and cross-culturalabilities to maximize their effectiveness with diverse groups ofstudents, colleagues, and community members. Candidates must communicate effectively and perform well in theinterview(s). Essential Functions This position is heavily involved in outdoor activity and hasperiods of heavy exertion. Incumbents must have the followingabilities: Ability to travel to field locations and meeting/training sitesby motor vehicle when required. To work under a variety of adverse weather conditions such asextreme heat, cold, rain, wind, dust and snow. To be able to work extended hours under adverse conditions inresponse to emergency conditions. To work in hazardous situations such as around moving heavyequipment, in and around traffic, at heights, on steep grades, andon ladders and uneven surfaces. Employee must be able to observe and react to hazardouswarnings, back-up alarms, flashing lights, voice commands and handsignals. To perform manual laboring duties such as lifting and carryingvarious weights. Setting up, operating, testing and measuring equipment. Using hand tools such as hammers and pry bars and taking andtransporting material samples. Work often requires stooping, kneeling, bending, stretching andprolonged standing. To withstand exposure to chemical agents, exhaust gases andlubricants, solvents, poisonous plants, animals, and insects andpotential injuries such as bruises, scrapes, cuts, strains andsprains. To wear all types of required protective gear such as a hardhat, footgear, hearing and eye protection, gloves andrespirators. #J-18808-Ljbffr