Head Coach, Softball

Job Description Position Title: Head Coach, Softball Missouri Western State University located in St. Joseph, MO invites applicants to join our Athletics Division as Head Softball Coach. Reporting to the Director of Athletics, the Head Softball Coach is responsible for leading the softball program at Missouri Western State University. The Head Coach directs, plans, and manages the operation of the softball program, including academic performance of student‑athletes, coaching and training, recruiting, scheduling, budgeting, public relations, fundraising, and promotion. Missouri Western is an NCAA Division II institution competing in the Mid‑America Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA) in 16 sports and the Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) in 1 sport. Essential Duties Organize activities and programs to assist student athletes in academic success and personal development. Organize and develop the recruiting program. Develop suitable public relations strategies. Supervise assistant coaches. Organize, manage, and execute practices and games. Develop and manage budgets and the operations plan. Assist with fundraising for the softball program. Schedule practices and non‑conference games and organize related travel for the team. Assist with monitoring and maintaining the softball facilities and equipment. Perform daily and weekly field maintenance including mowing, dragging of infield, windscreen maintenance, batting cage care/operation, tarp installation (with team), cleaning of dugouts and care of bullpens. Assist facilities staff with preparation of the field on game days during the spring. Perform other related duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of the fundamentals of the sport and of game strategies. Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations. Knowledge of public relations concepts and strategies. Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing. Ability to effectively organize and prioritize work as well as concentrate on multiple tasks simultaneously. Ability to scout and recruit student‑athletes. Ability to provide motivation and leadership. Ability to coach, teach, and train student athletes. Good decision‑making skills. Organized and analytical thinker with exceptional attention to detail. Proficient in Microsoft Office programs and other general office equipment. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree mandatory. Must have four years of successful collegiate coaching and/or playing experience. First Aid/CPR/AED training required. Valid driver’s license required. Preferred Qualifications Master’s Degree. Physical Demands Generally works in an office or an indoor or outdoor sports environment. May be exposed to the loud noise of an audience at games. May be exposed to inclement weather conditions and extreme temperatures.Required to use close vision and be able to focus. Regularly required to talk and hear; frequently required to sit, stand, bend at the knees and waist, and walk. Must perform repetitive wrist, hand, and/or finger movements to type and work on computer. Must have finger dexterity and hand‑eye coordination to use computer, telephone, and related office equipment. Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function. FLSA Exempt Additional Demands Travel required. Regular nighttime and weekend work required. Hours of Work Varied hours; nights and weekends required. #J-18808-Ljbffr