Head Coach, Softball

The Head Coach, Softball will be responsible for managing all aspects of the program, including all scheduling, recruiting, budget management, assistant coach supervision, fundraising initiatives, and spiritual discipleship of team. This position will also actively participate in the athletic department and have additional responsibilities within the department as assigned.

Mission and Commitment

Taylor's mission is to develop servant-leaders marked with a passion to minister Christ's redemptive love, grace, and truth to a world in need.

As a community, Taylor faculty, staff, and students commit to living out Christ's love and truth in the here and now. We worship together, serve one another, and grow in faith as we learn in the classroom, on the field, at chapel, and anywhere else we're doing Life TogetherThis position is primarily responsible to:

• Testify to personal experience of salvation in Jesus Christ, affirm belief in the University's Statement of Faith, abide by and practice our Life Together Covenant, and both personally agree with and support the Foundational Documents of Taylor University.

• Create an environment consistent with the values of Taylor University and the Athletic Department that enables achievement of a quality, competitive sports program, and supports the educational goals of individual student-athletes.

• Organization and implementation of systems, practices, and game plans for the program.

• Provide technical expertise in the fundamentals of the sport.

• Run all daily operations of the athletic program including scheduling, budgeting, assistant coach supervision, fundraising and spiritual discipleship.

• Maintaining an awareness and developing strategies that would be consistent with the most current philosophies within the scope of competitive softball

• Recruitment and team member selection.

• Guide and mentor student-athletes throughout the school year.

• Initiate and direct program improvements

• Represent Taylor University and the sports program to various institutional programs and externally, as appropriate

• Protect the integrity of Taylor University and the sport coached by ensuring program compliance with University policy, conference rules, and NAIA guidelines.

• Other duties as assigned.

• Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree required.

• At least two years' experience in coaching at the intercollegiate level is preferred; however, extensive player experience at the collegiate level can be substituted for coaching experience.

• Demonstrated proficiency in the sport.

• Skills and Competencies

• Engaging interpersonal skills to connect with and effectively communicate with current and prospective student-athletes.

• Skilled in communication-both verbally and in writing-with a diverse range of audiences and settings.

• Ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures and backgrounds.

• Effective conflict management skills

• Comfortable presenting information to large and small groups in professional and casual settings.

• Excellent collaboration and team-building skills.

• Effective at coaching and delivering constructive feedback.

• Competent in using various computer software, including Microsoft Office suite.

• Physical Demands

• Requires both sedentary work and long durations of movement about the workspace.

• Requires the ability to move and transport objects and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.

• Work Environment

• Work environment is varied, and locations may include a typical interior / office work environment, locker room, weight room, practice field, gym.

• In-season travel for intercollegiate athletic competitions is required.

• Occasional off-season travel for recruiting may be required.