Head Women's Softball Coach

Description

About the Job

The Head Women’s Softball Coach at Colorado Christian University (CCU) is responsible for the overall administration, team and player development, and academic integrity of the women’s softball program. The coach will give primary attention to partnering with the CCU student- athletes in their efforts to gain a Christ-centered education and positively represent the University through a competitive National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II Athletic program. The Women’s Softball Coach must understand the dynamics of a small university setting and have the ability to manage tasks both within and outside of the coaching arena, working towards success for the Athletic Department as a whole.

Job Location

 

Fully on-site - must reside and work legally in the U.S. Regular work location: Lakewood, Colorado

About CCU

Colorado Christian University is the premier interdenominational Christian university in Colorado and the Rocky Mountain region, delivering world class education to thousands of students. The fully accredited, nonprofit University is located in Lakewood, Colorado, a suburb of Denver.

Colorado Christian University was founded in 1914 on two principles — grace and truth. CCU’s scriptural foundation comes from John 1:17: For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. (ESV)

CCU's mission is Christ-centered higher education transforming students to impact the world with grace and truth.

A leader in higher education, the University has been consistently ranked in the top 2 percent of colleges and universities nationwide for its core curriculum by the American Council of Trustees and Alumni. CCU has had nine consecutive years of enrollment growth and has been named one of the five fastest-growing master’s granting universities by The Chronicle of Higher Education.

CCU offers more than 200 degree program options for traditional and adult students through its College of Undergraduate Studies and College of Adult and Graduate Studies. More than 9,000 students attend the University on the main campus, in regional centers throughout Colorado, and online.

Scripture states all Christians are called to serve Christ and to minister to others. Because Christians are individuals with different gifts and callings, we serve Christ in a variety of ministry vocations. CCU invites you to explore how you may use your calling and gifts at the University.

What is most appealing about working at CCU?

1. Faith-friendly: CCU’s culture is unique to higher education. Where else can you pursue academic excellence yet read the Holy Bible, pray with teammates and students at work, and work to impact our culture in support of Christian values?
2. Convictionally Christian: As a university, we have an enduring commitment to Christ, his kingdom and the truth of God’s Word.
3. Live out your calling: We are a traditional evangelical university where you can invest your God-given talents and abilities alongside coworkers and teammates, while having a profound influence on students as they deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ.
4. Equip students for kingdom work: You can be a part of helping students discover their callings and preparing them for positions of significant leadership in the church, business, government, education, and other professions, as a key part of our University's Strategic Priorities.

We’re looking for candidates who have:

1. Knowledge of RMAC and NCAA rules and regulations. A minimum of two years of collegiate-level coaching and/or playing experience at the NCAA level.
2. Successful and competitive coaching record, with comprehensive knowledge of coaching principles and the demonstrated ability to lead and sustain a successful NCAA Division II athletics program.
3. Master's degree preferred. 
4. Exhibit a desire and ability to disciple/mentor student-athletes in their Christian faith through the platform of softball.
5. Demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive relationships within the department and with student-athletes, while fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and a winning mindset among players and staff.
6. Proven success in recruiting and retaining high-quality student-athletes who align with the institution's academic and athletic standards.
7. Knowledge of softball and the ability to communicate that knowledge effectively to student-athletes.
8. Excellent communication skills and ability to interact appropriately with college student-athletes.

Key Job Duties

1. Contribute to CCU’s mission: Christ-centered higher education transforming students to impact the world with grace and truth. In this role, the head coach disciples staff and students alike, teaching them to worship God through athletics and encouraging them to pursue godly discipline and transformation both on and off the court.
2. Demonstrate a vibrant personal relationship with Jesus Christ and the ability to share your faith in various settings.
3. Implement a discipleship/mentorship program within the team for all women’s softball student-athletes that helps lead them into a deeper personal relationship with Jesus Christ and encourages them to share that relationship with others.
4. Supervise and evaluate all assistant coaches to the standards set forth for each employee of the CCU athletics department and mentor them as they develop personal coaching skills and talents.
5. Recruit athletically talented Christian student-athletes, whose faith and lifestyle align with the broader mission and vision of CCU.
6. Develop and supervise practices, game planning, schedule arrangements, as well as a strong off-season training and conditioning program.
7. Support and motivate each women’s softball student-athlete in reaching her full athletic potential and perform at the highest possible level.
8. Effectively manage the program budget, fundraising, and additional administrative duties.
9. Maintain high academic standards for student-athletes and focus on retaining students in the softball program and at CCU.
10. Collaborate with coaches throughout the CCU Athletic Department and interact with other University departments to create continuity of care for student-athletes.
11. Receive and maintain cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid certification.
12. Maintain involvement with community development, public relations, promotion of competitions, camp development, mission trips, and outreach.
13. Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, you may be required to walk, stand, sit, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, speak with clarity, and have appropriate vision and hearing capabilities. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. You will be required to work occasional irregular hours, including some nights and weekends. Colorado Christian University expects all faculty and staff to become a part of the University community by participating in activities and events that occur on the campus throughout the year, which may occur during evenings and weekends.

What we offer our employees:

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages to all employees. Our benefit package includes: a tuition waiver program, excellent healthcare, generous paid time off, matching 403(b) retirement plan, and additional organizational paid benefits and voluntary benefit offerings. Pay and benefits will be discussed in more detail as candidates progress through the interview process.

Colorado Christian University’s pay philosophy is based on internal and external data for pay equity; along with budgetary considerations for effective stewardship. Pay will be assigned based on relevant experience at a range of $50,000 - $60,000 annually. We reserve the right to pay an equitable rate that we believe is within our salary structure or that may fit a candidate’s qualifications or experience for the job. A wage range posted is not a guarantee of a specific wage range for a job offer. CCU reserves the right to make pay decisions based on economic and equity considerations to attract the best possible talent. CCU does not determine pay based on sex or any other protected status.

Application Deadline

 

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Spiritual Requirements

1. Committed follower of Jesus Christ, who believes there is no salvation apart from faith in his atonement on the cross, by grace alone becoming "born again" thus beginning a personal relationship with Christ, the Son of God.
2. Able to effectively communicate personal faith and apply biblical principles and convictions in the workplace. Must have a strong sense of calling to the ministry of Colorado Christian University.
3. Regularly attend and be engaged in meaningful involvement in a Bible-believing evangelical local church. Knowledgeable about the Word of God and passionate about Christian education.
4. Must be a traditional evangelical Christian whose lifestyle is in consonance with sound Christian principles, is compatible with CCU’s Statement of Faith, and is in agreement with the Strategic Priorities promulgated by the University.

Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Colorado Christian University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status. CCU is committed to an environment free from discrimination and harassment and calls on every member of the university community to be vigilant in deterring and reporting all violations. CCU does reserve the right to exercise preference on the basis of religion in all of its employment practices. All employees who work at CCU must demonstrate a spiritual testimony consistent with our evangelical mission and follow our lifestyle expectations.