Assistant Softball Coach

Assistant Softball Coach
Department: Athletics
Location: Columbia, MO
Type: Staff, Full-time (10-Month)

Pay: $30,000 per year

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Job Summary:

The Assistant Softball Coach will provide overall guidance to the softball program.

Assist the Head Coach with the day-to-day operations of the program including, but not limited to, the following tasks.

• Identification of potential student-athletes, recruitment of qualified student-athletes, and maintenance of recruitment files.
• Strategic management of roster size in alignment with program expectations and departmental enrollment goals.
• Oversight and allocation of athletic scholarships/financial aid within established budget parameters.
• Demonstrate an understanding of net tuition revenue (NTR) and its impact on recruiting, scholarship distribution, and roster composition.
• Work collaboratively with Admissions and Enrollment Management to support recruiting, yield, and retention strategies.
• Organization and coordination of daily practice plans.
• Game day preparations, including court set-up and break down, uniform and equipment preparation, game-plan preparation, warm-up activities, and game evaluation.
• Inventory management of uniforms and equipment and input into purchasing decisions on new equipment.
• Scheduling and travel plans, including the organization of lodging and meals on road trips, and timely completion of expense reports.
• Monitoring and supervision of student-athletes, to include athletic activities, academic progress, eligibility concerns and disciplinary issues.
• Coordination of student-athlete community service projects in conjunction with the NAIA Champions of Character program.
• Participation in program and athletic department fund-raising efforts.
• Department assistance with game day management throughout the year.
• Work effectively with students, student-athletes, administrators, faculty, staff, parents, alumni, officials, and coaching peers.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Prior coaching experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree from an accredited Institution
• At least five years NAIA/NCAA head coaching experience

Physical Requirements: The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Individuals seeking accommodation should contact the Human Resources Department without delay. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time, talk, and hear. The employee is required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, or crawl. Employee must be able to type on a computer keyboard and use a computer monitor on a regular basis.

Work Conditions: The work environment conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is rarely exposed to outside weather conditions; however, possible exposure to hazards and physical risks to personal safety may occur while operating certain equipment. The noise level in the work environment is usually mild.

This job description is not meant to be all-inclusive of every duty and responsibility required by the employee in the position.

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