Assistant Softball Coach

The assistant coach is responsible for supporting the head coach in providing vision and strategic planning, directing and supervising all activities related to the recruitment, teaching, training, and skill development of scholar‑athletes in preparation for intercollegiate competitions. The assistant coach is committed to the University’s mission of providing high‑quality education to the student body, preparing students for the global workforce, higher‑education opportunities, and community service, and the athletic department’s mission of developing athletes into scholars, champions, and leaders who pursue greatness. The assistant coach will assist in conducting all program activities in compliance with all policies and guidelines established by the University, athletics department, the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) Division II, and the Sunshine State Conference (SSC). Responsibilities Assist in evaluating and recruiting athletically talented and academically qualified scholar‑athletes, supporting the University’s mission and philosophy, and monitoring, overseeing, and supporting scholar‑athletes’ academic success. Assist in providing a positive scholar‑athlete experience centered on their physical and mental health through organization and implementation of regular practice sessions and competitions, developing, instructing, and motivating scholar‑athletes in fundamentals, techniques, and strategies to achieve high‑level performance individually and as a team. Assist with coordination of administrative operations, adhering to all athletic and University policies and protocols, including use of all athletic and university software and technology systems, documentation, travel arrangements, equipment/supplies maintenance, orders, camp/clinic organization and implementation, and community service. Assist with developing, implementing, and overseeing the sports operating budget provided by the university. Develop fundraising activities and events to supplement the budget needs of the program. Demonstrate commitment to and compliance with the policies and guidelines established by the NCAA, Sunshine State Conference, University, and Athletics Department for conducting all program activities. Demonstrate establishing positive, mutually respectful, and effective working relationships with scholar‑athletes, coaches, administrators, faculty, alumni, and the public. Other duties assigned by the Head Coach. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent knowledge obtained through a combination of education, training and experience). First Aid/CPR certification. Minimum 4-8 years of relevant work experience required in area of expertise, including playing experience at the collegiate level. Previous collegiate, club, high school head coaching or assistant coaching experience. Equal Opportunity Florida Institute of Technology does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, disability, age, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics in its activities and programs. In accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Florida Tech does not discriminate on the basis of sex. Inquiries concerning the application of the Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment policy may be directed to the Equal Opportunity Director and Investigator at 150 West University Blvd, Melbourne, FL 32901, or email View email address on click.appcast.io, or View phone number on click.appcast.io; or to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights. Americans with Disabilities Act Please notify us at least five days in advance if a reasonable accommodation for a disability is needed by calling the Office of Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr