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Avon Park, FL Posted:

Nov 11, 2026

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Full-time Position ID:

206635

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South Florida State College is an open-access, higher education institution dedicated to providing a learning-centered environment through quality programs, training, and services. Working in partnership with organizations and communities, the college provides leadership and a comprehensive range of opportunities for the educational, cultural, and economic development of the service district. SFSC is proud to be tobacco-free.

Job Description:

Full-time, year-round position, responsible for the overall management of the women's softball program by promoting, recruiting, training, coaching, supervising, parenting and managing student athletes, fundraising, and also serving in assisting academic advisor for athletes.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Provides direction and coaching instruction to athletes at all games and practice sessions. Recruits student athletes and issues letters of intent and scholarship offers consistent with College and Equity policies. Abides by all NJCAA and FCCAA rules and regulations governing inter-collegiate athletics. Coordinates with Athletic Director to secure maximum student aid while remaining within required limits for eligibility. Serves as academic advisor to athletes, monitoring their academic progress and monitoring all student athlete study hall requirements. Works closely with athletes to develop a plan which provides time and locations for studying and tutorial assistance when needed. Orders and maintains athletic equipment and uniforms as required. Coordinates and provides overall maintenance and care of the softball field, including, but not limited to: a. Mowing, fertilization, aerification, and application of chemicals. b. Monitoring and coordinating irrigation of the field and the use of mowers, machinery, and sprayers with the maintenance department. c. Ordering needed equipment and supplies for the field. d. Performing other related duties as deemed necessary for the overall maintenance of the field. Manages budget within limits and per College regulations for purchases. Schedules games under the supervision of the Athletic Director. Communicates effectively with the news media, the community, and students and staff of the College. Plans, coordinates and directs activities as follows: a) fund raising, b) socials, c) disbursement of funds. Prepares and coordinates with the Athletic Director who performs the Sports Information Director duties for all press releases, programs, publicity, printed material, letterheads, logos, slogans, etc., related to specific athletic programs with support from the Office of Community Relations. Provides supervision of the athletes' public behavior and deportment, and utilizes appropriate parenting techniques. Schedules and conducts conditioning and practice sessions. Arranges team transportation to away games and team events. Assists with all term registrations for athletes. Ensures that annual goals of the Athletic Department are implemented. Plans and conducts a minimum of one community service project for the team. Ensures that locker room and playing areas are clean and in good condition and acts as grounds coordinator for women's softball field. Acts as a Campus Security Authority (CSA)/responsible person for Title IX and Clery Act compliance. Must participate in all required CSA/responsible person training. Responsible for coordinating, documenting, and implementing all unit action planning, outcomes assessment, and institutional effectiveness efforts within the scope of administrative supervision. Monitors and promotes progress toward meeting the College's goals and objectives. Acts in accordance with local, state, and federal laws/regulations as well as College policies and procedures. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Educational:

Bachelor's degree from an institutionally accredited organization in a related area required.

Experiential:

Successful experience as a coach required. Community college or university experience is preferred .

Additional Information:

Classification:

Professional Staff, Level III Reports To:

Athletic Director Supervises:

Athletes Posting Date:

November 11, 2026

Starting Annual Salary Range:

$60,000 - $65,000 Application review begins: January 19, 2027 SOUTH

FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL ACCESS/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY INSTITUTION

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South Florida State College ATTN:

Director, Human Resources

EA/EO & ADA

Officer 600 West College Drive Avon Park, FL 33825

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