Head Softball Coach

Job Title

Head Softball Coach

Agency

Texas A&M University - Texarkana

Department

University Athletics

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Texarkana, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Head Softball Coach will direct all facets of a competitive NAIA softball program with a special emphasis on recruitment of students whose educational, athletic, and personal aims are imminently congruent with the University mission. Each coach is responsible but is not limited to: practice and game preparation; budgeting; academic support; supervision of assistant and student worker/graduate assistant coaches; and ensuring the general welfare and the development of the student-athlete.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate the implementation of the University's softball program based on integrity and compliance with all NAIA regulations.

• Prepares documents, reports and proposals as required by the Athletic Director.

• Implements and administers team rules and discipline policies not less restrictive than the general rules and policies of the University's Athletic Program.

• Plans and implements training procedures for individual and team improvement while developing match schedules, practice schedules and travel accommodations as needed.

• Supports Registrar and Faculty Athletic Representative in adhering and maintaining academic eligibility requirements.

• Supports the Athletic Trainer in managing athletes' injuries and in administering the institution's athletic drug testing policy.

• Supports Faculty in accomplishing the academic aims of the institution and ensuring the academic success of student-athletes.

• Assists the Athletic Director in activities surrounding community support through fundraisers for the softball program which includes softball camps to enhance community awareness within the sport.

• Maintains athletic field and/or facility in a manner to ensure well-being of athletes and viability of athletic competition.

• Reinforce the TAMUT culture by demonstrating sportsmanship, integrity, a competitive spirit, and the importance of academics.

• This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in physical education, kinesiology, education, related field, or equivalent work experience

• Minimum three (3) years coaching experience at the NAIA, JC or NCAA level

• Knowledge of NAIA, NCAA rules and regulations

• Demonstrated ability to establish priorities and work independently

• Effective communication and discipline skills; strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Effective organizational and time management skills

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, management, athletes, and other stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree

• Previous supervisory experience

• Knowledge of FERPA, conflict of interest and other athletics compliance requirements

• Knowledge of Texas State/TAMUS ethical requirements/standards

Other Requirements

Ability to travel and work beyond normal office hours.

SUPERVISION OF PERSONNEL:

This position may supervise assistant coaches and graduate assistants.

OPEN UNTIL FILLED. To ensure full consideration, applications must be submitted by 07/01/2024.

To apply: Upload your cover letter, resume, and 3 professional references with contact information and with one reference being a supervisor/manager in the questionnaire section of your application.

Please remember once you submit your application you will not be able to "revise" or upload any documents. If you have any questions about uploading or a revision to your application, you may contact HR@tamut.edu.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.