Head Softball Coach Position Available In Johnson, Arkansas

This position will report to the Athletic Director. The Head Coach will be responsible for recruiting and maintaining the appropriate number of student-athletes for their program. The Head Coach is expected to run a competitive program, develop character, and graduate the student-athletes in their program. Responsibilities Recruit and Graduate student-athletes Coach/Teach Athletes (prepare practice schedules and oversee day to day activities) Maintain a competitive and successful program Monitor student-athlete academic work and progress toward a degree Maintain appropriate roster size through retention and recruiting (Approximate Squad Size of 24) Comply with

SCAC/NCAA

rules and regulations and support

NCAA DIII / SCAC

Philosophy and Mission Schedule contests and plan travel Oversee the budget (maintain & stay within) Supervise assistant coaches (when applicable) Coordinate fundraising with Advancement to promote Ozarks athletics Manage the work-study program for your sport Represent the University at

SCAC/NCAA

meetings and conferences, as necessary Game-day responsibilities: prepare fields, secure officials, game-day personnel, etc. Assist with other sports game-day activities, as assigned Promote your program (on campus, in the community, outside the community – speeches to local organizations, player volunteer work, camps, etc.) Attain/Maintain CPR/AED certification Assist with playoffs (if hosting) Professional Development – annually attend clinics or do other things to better your coaching ability Represent the University on and off the field in a positive fashion. Maintain appropriate relationships and communicate appropriately with Alumni, SA’s, Team, Coaching Staff, Community, and SCAC. Depending upon the institution’s needs, head coaches may be assigned to teach courses as mutually agreed upon between the Athletic Director and the appropriate Division Chair. Other duties as assigned. Skills and abilities Excellent organizational ability, high level of accuracy, attention to detail Effective communication skills Able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously and with minimal supervision. Experience working with Microsoft Office Word Pro, Excel, Powerpoint Enjoy working with college students Work evenings and weekends as required.

Qualifications Required:

Bachelor’s Degree, College coaching experience

Preferred:

Master’s degree University of the Ozarks reserves the right to consider an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience necessary to perform successfully the major duties and responsibilities of the position.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the search is completed. Please send a letter of application; resume and reference information to: humanresources@ozarks.edu