What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Softball Coach position at Campbell University?
Department: Athletics
Status: Full Time
Position Summary:
Campbell University, a NCAA Division I institution, is accepting applications for the position of Assistant Softball Coach. This is a full-time twelve-month position.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist the Head Coach with recruiting, administration, and on court instruction of the Softball program and adhering to all university, CAA Conference, and NCAA regulations.
- Must have the ability to evaluate, contact, and recruit potential student athletes.
- Have the ability to analyze game video; help formulate game and training strategies; and instruct student- athletes on the techniques of softball.
- Help monitor the academic progress of student-athletes.
- Organize equipment and create travel arrangements for the Softball program as well as adhere to budget restrictions.
- Assist in promoting, organizing and running camps and aid in fundraising efforts to improve the Softball program and athletic department.
- Communicate and at times, work closely with other departments on campus such as academic advising, residence life, admissions, sports information, campus recreation, compliance, athletic training, and strength and conditioning.
- Perform any additional responsibilities as assigned by the Head Softball Coach or the Director of Athletics.
- This candidate must exemplify the goals, values, and objectives of the program while adhering to the Christian mission and purpose of Campbell University.
- Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor at all times.
Education/Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- At least 2 years of college coaching experience with proven recruiting at the NCAA Division I level preferred.
- Experience competing as a NCAA Division I softball athlete preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Strong organizational and administrative skills are required.
- Ability to teach the game of softball at a high level all within a professional setting.
- Communicate effectively to all groups through both oral and written channels.
- Maintain strict confidentiality and attention to detail are essential.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Applications, the internet, and social media
- Demonstrate tact, a positive attitude, courtesy and discretion in dealing with trustees, faculty, staff, students, high-level university officials and the public.
- Work independently as well as function effectively in a team and within a diverse group of people.
- Exercise independent judgment in complex and new situations.
- Manage multiple, concurrent projects, and meet strict deadlines.
- Detail-oriented and willing to work in a changing environment.
- Broad knowledge of Campbell University policies and procedures and FERPA guidelines.
To Apply For This Position:
Campbell University is unable to accept paper or email applications. IMPORTANT: A cover letter, CV, or resume, and contact information for three professional references are requested as part of the application process. Applications without these attachments may be considered incomplete. If you have any questions, or if you are an individual with a disability and need assistance completing an application for employment contact the Human Resources Department at 910-893-1256 or email employment@campbell.edu. Campbell University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Campbell University maintains a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Accordingly, the University is committed to administering all educational and employment activities without discrimination as to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ethnicity or national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, protected veteran and military status and any other characteristic protected by law, except where appropriate and authorized by law. This policy of nondiscrimination shall include, but not be limited to, the following employment decisions and practices: hiring; upgrading; promotions; demotions or transfers; layoffs; recalls; terminations; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; selection for training, including apprenticeship; and recruitment or recruitment advertising.
Employees and applicants of Campbell University will not be subjected to any form of harassment or discrimination for exercising rights protected by, or because of their participation in, an investigation or compliance review related to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998, or any other federal or state nondiscrimination law, rule, or regulation.
Campbell University also maintains affirmative action programs to implement our equal employment opportunity policy. Employees or applicants who wish to review appropriate portions of these affirmative action programs may schedule an appointment to do so by contacting Human Resources at the Buies Creek campus, during normal business hours.
