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About the Role

Under minimal supervision, the Head Women's Softball Coach directs, provides leadership, and oversees all coaching duties for an interscholastic Women's Softball Program operating under NAIA operating bylaws and regulations. This role works in conjunction with all other Athletics personnel towards achieving the objectives of Intercollegiate Athletics. The position directs and coordinates all aspects of recruitment and training for athletic competition and oversees the planning and fiscal management of program activities. This is a full-time, twelve-month position with 50% coaching duties and 50% faculty, staff, and/or administrative duties.

Responsibilities

Provides for the safety and welfare of team members
Complies with all HT, NAIA, and RRAC rules and regulations
Plans for all team practices and training sessions
Recruits, monitors, and retains outstanding student-athletes
Ensures student-athletes' academic progress and degree completion
Emphasizes academics and works closely with the faculty
Meets with the team and the Faculty Athletic Representative (FAR) to review NAIA regulations
Makes necessary arrangements for all away events
Makes necessary arrangements for home competitions
Formulates the team's competitive schedule
Works with the Director of Sports Performance to assure the prevention and care of athletic injuries
Initiates requests for verification of eligibility of initial and returning student-athletes
Responsible for all required record keeping and reports all statistics
Coordinates and monitors statisticians
Works with the Public Relations Office to facilitate media coverage and sport promotion
Formulates and communicates appropriate team rules
Operates within the established budget
Orders, inventories, assigns, and monitors equipment and uniforms
Maintains a good relationship with external groups
Shares knowledge and promotes the sport and HT through clinics, workshops, and lectures
Directs, instructs, and supervises the activities of all personnel and student-athletes
Participates on Intercollegiate Athletics, College, and state, regional and national committees
Demonstrates certification in CPR and first aid
May serve as game administrator at designated home events
Performs other duties as deemed appropriate by the Director of Athletics

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required
Graduate degree preferred

Skills

Knowledge of Softball through personal experience and team participation
Comprehensive knowledge of intercollegiate athletics
Relevant experience in coaching and athletic administration
Superior organizational skills
High energy level
Demonstrated competence in program development, administration, decision-making, and fiscal management
Demonstrated interpersonal skills
Ability to work in a team relationship
Ability to work with diverse populations of students, faculty, staff, alumni, public and the media
Commitment to the establishment of an effective intercollegiate athletics program
Commitment to maintenance of positive relationships with the public
Skills in counseling
Communication skills
Public relations skills
Organizational planning and management skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Commitment to the Mission and Vision of the College
Certification in CPR and first aid

Location

AUSTIN, TX 78702

Work Type

Full Time
in-person

Education Level

4 Year Degree

Salary/Compensations

$42,000.00 Salary/year

Benefits

plus benefits!

About the Company

Founded in 1875, Huston-Tillotson University is Austin's first institution of higher education.
The University is an independent, liberal arts, church-related, historically black institution located on a 23-acre tree-lined campus near downtown Austin, Texas.
The University is affiliated with United Methodist Church, the United Church of Christ, and the United Negro College Fund.
Undergraduate, four-year degrees in business, education, the humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences are awarded.
Huston-Tillotson University is multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, and multi-faith, and welcomes students of all ages, races, and religions.
All faculty are engaged in a range of activities, their primary focus is teaching.
The student-teacher ratio is 15 to one, which allows an environment of personalized attention to students.