Assistant Coach - Softball

Qualifications

• Masters degree with emphasis in sports administration, physical education, sports sciences or closely related field
• Two years successful coaching experience
• Must be CPR, First Aid and AED certified or able to obtain it within (3) months of employment
• Must have a valid Florida Driver's License or be able to obtain it within three (3) months of employment

• Experience at the college level
• Successful recruiting, camp and fund-raising experience

Normal working hours are Monday through Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm.

This position requires evening, weekends and possibly holiday hours based on games and special activities.

• Recruits and instructs student athletes.
• Coordinates and coaches’ team at games and tournaments.
• Schedules and supervises team practices.
• Promotes athletic program for the College.
• Monitors academic progress of students and assists with potential problems.
• Provides information to support periodic and special reports documenting team activities and events.
• Assists with the coordination and oversight of living arrangements for student athletes.
• Teach College credit courses as assigned.
• Other duties and special projects as assigned and directed by the President or their designee.

• Excellent communication, leadership and interpersonal skills and knowledge of discipline/sport taught.
• Familiar with the teaching technology applicable to teaching discipline.
• Knowledge of computers, peripherals, and software programs such as Microsoft Suite (ex: word, excel, etc.).
• Requires walking, standing, stooping, jumping, and running; lifting up to 50 pounds; exposure to bright/dim light, dusts and pollen, extreme heat and/or cold, and wet or humid conditions when the team plays or practices outdoors.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and be flexible to meet the demands of the College.