Head Softball Coach

GENERAL SUMMARY Edward Waters University is seeking a highly motivated individual to serve as a Head Softball Coach in a full-time capacity. Under the general supervision of the Deputy Athletic Director, the coach will provide comprehensive instruction and leadership to the student athletes and develops a competitive program within the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC). The coach will be responsible for recruiting student-athletes to participate at the Division II level, managing an operational budget, planning practices, matches, monitoring academic progress of student-athletes, and maintaining compliance with all NCAA Division II and SIAC guidelines and regulations. Travel and weekends will be required. Maintain knowledge and compliance with NCAA, SIAC, and University rules, regulations, and policies. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Coach student-athletes, which includes training & evaluating their performance in both practice and competition, teaching fundamental techniques and providing leadership and instruction; Implement a successful recruiting strategy to attract outstanding student- athletes to attend EWU while remaining in full compliance with all NCAA and SIAC rules, as well as departmental and university policies and procedures; Develop and implement all aspects of pre-season, in-season, post-season and off-season conditioning; Process all necessary EWU documents and ensure administrative duties are carried out within a deadlines; Maintain standards of performance consistent with departmental academic and athletic expectations as reflected in the EWU mission statement, goals, objectives, departmental guidelines, and performance appraisal procedures; Coordinate and implement with the compliance officer eligibility requirements to ensure full compliance with governing rules and regulations, proper administration of financial aid for both prospective and enrolled student-athletes, facilities scheduling, and contest administration and game operations as necessary; Maintain team discipline and moral standard at all times and on special assignments; Adhere to NCAA and SIAC sports rules, conference bylaws, compliance regulations, and conference recruiting rules and policies; Report all NCAA and SIAC Conference violations to proper personnel; Monitor of student-athletes' academic progress through classroom checks, study hall and progress reports; Support institutional compliance and academic programs, and maintain athletic and academic records; Instructs student athletes in the areas of physical health, team concepts, and safety; designs instructions for individual or team needs; Maintain the coordination, development, supervision of the softball program, summer camps and clinics; Engage in, coordinate and help implement all fund-raising activities for the program in conjunction with the Deputy Athletics Director and athletic representatives; Represent the university at professional meetings, alumni gatherings, campus activities and civic affairs as requested by athletic administrators; Attend and participate in department and staff meetings as requested/required; Encourage an effective outreach program with student-athletes that provide benefit to the on and off-campus community; Maintain, as appropriate, effective relationships with parents, alumni, friends of the program, and others toward the positive image and promotion of the program; Evening and weekend work is required; and Perform other related duties as assigned. Required Qualifications Education and/or Experience Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university Experience in higher education and career development Five years of proven successful coaching experience in softball Excellent written and oral communication skills; and Experience with Microsoft Office Suite Human Relations Skills Ability to function effectively as a team player. Excellent oral and written communication skills Sensitivity to the needs of student-athletes and an understanding of their overall educational goals as well as the academic mission of the University A positive attitude towards the University and its intercollegiate programs is essential. Ability to conduct self in a productive, professional manner at all times. Candidates must be willing and able to support and advance the University’s Mission. BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS Student/Customer Service Orientation Proactively develops student/customer relationships by making efforts to listen to and understand the student/customer (both internally and externally); anticipates and provides solutions to student/customer needs; giving high priority to student/customer satisfaction. Key Actions Acknowledges the student/customer. Clarifies the student/customer’s need. Meets or exceeds the need. Confirms satisfaction. Listens and empathize. Takes responsibility for action. Impact Creates a good first impression, commands attention and respect, shows an air of confidence. Key Actions Speaks with confident tone of voice. Maintains an attentive posture. Responds warmly and openly. Dresses appropriately. Initiative Makes active attempts to influence events to achieve goals; self-starting rather than accepting passively; takes action to achieve goals beyond what is required; being proactive. Key Actions Is proactive. Generates ideas for continuous improvement. Seeks opportunities for personal growth and professional development. Does more than is required. Integrity Maintains and promotes social, ethical and institutional norms in conducting internal and external business activities. Key Actions Shares complete and accurate information. Fairly represents department and institution’s capabilities. Maintains confidentiality. Adheres to policies and procedures. Meets personal commitments and promises. Teamwork and Collaboration Works effectively with teams, work groups or those outside formal line of authority (e.g. senior managers) to accomplish institutional goals; takes actions that respect the needs and contribution of others; contributes to and accepts the consensus; subordinates own objectives to the objective of the institution or team. Key Actions Uses relationship skills effectively. Maintains or enhances self-esteem. Listens and responds with empathy. Shares thoughts, feelings and rationale. Contributes to team or institutional success. Exchanges information freely. Volunteer ideas and help. Builds on the ideas of others. Support decisions publicly and privately. Put team or institutional goals ahead of individual goals. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) Individual must be a strong communicator, have excellent written, presentation, oral communications and interpersonal skills. Individual must possess strong leadership skills, be able to motivate and influence others. Individual must be able to think creatively and strategically, have excellent judgment and be able to work in a changing environment. Minimum Education Required Bachelors degree from a regionally accredited college or university. Minimum Education Preferred Bachelors degree from a regionally accredited college or university. Minimum Experience Required Over 3 and including 5 years of relevant progressive work experience. Minimum Experience Preferred Over 3 and including 5 years of relevant progressive work experience. Complexity of Duties Difficult work on highly technical or involved projects; presenting new or constantly changing problems. Scope of Supervision Not Applicable Character of Supervision Directs and coordinates the operations of a major function or division or the entire institution. Authority and Responsibility Purchases supplies necessary for performance of personal or immediate work group's job functions. Consequence of Errors This position has responsibilities for working with the University Leadership Team and other key stakeholders to develop and implement marketing and communications strategies and approaches. Poor leadership, inappropriate procedures, incorrect information, lack of foresight or diplomacy could adversely affect relations with the organization's stakeholders, cause embarrassment to the organization and its senior officials and volunteers or result in a loss of credibility. Contact with Others Extensive contacts with others inside and outside the institution. Building relationships will include decisions in a broad sense; strategic or tactical decisions. Visual and Mental Demand Flow of the work and character of the duties involve normal mental and visual attention much or all of the time. Physical Effort Sedentary Work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Involves sitting most of the time. #J-18808-Ljbffr