Assistant Coach - Softball

POSITION

Assistant Coach (Women's JV Softball)

SALARY:

Salary $42,257. Excellent benefit package. Application review begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

Principal duties include serving as the junior varsity coach to include practice and skill development sessions and will have some responsibilities with the varsity program. Will assist the head coach in scouting, talent assessment and recruiting in order to reach optimal roster numbers. Will be expected to help with field work and maintence. Will help monitor and support the academic success and retention of student-athletes. Will provide training, direction, and encouragement in preparation of student-athletes in teambuilding, team strategy, and sportsmanship. Will analyze player performance and instruct student athletes in game strategies and techniques to prepare them for athletic competition. Individual will be expected to be a positive role model for student-athletes and have a commitment to the College's mission and values. Other duties may be assigned by the head coach (i.e. assisting with fundraising, planning of camps/clinics, participating in Champions of Character initiatives, social media, sports marketing and statistical assistance). This position is exempt with regard to FLSA overtime provisions. This position is covered by the NSCPA negotiated agreement.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree plus coaching experience required. Must have knowledge of NAIA rules and regulations. Ability to work in an environment where the education, welfare, and graduation of student-athletes receive primary emphasis is strongly preferred. Strong communication, administrative and organizational skills are also strongly preferred. Should be able to work effectively with a diverse student population, many of whom are first generation college students. Prior playing experience is preferred. This position is subject to veterans' preference. Offers of employment will be conditional upon satisfactory results of a background check (criminal and credit). Work authorization and/or visa sponsorship is not available for this position

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Apply online at www.peru.edu. Please also submit a cover letter and resume.

GENERAL INFORMATION

: PSC's "Campus of a Thousand Oaks," an arboretum campus, is nestled in historic southeast Nebraska. The state's first college, Peru State provides students of all backgrounds access to engaging educational experiences to strengthen and enrich communities, Nebraska, and the world. PSC is a member institution of the Nebraska State College System. For more information, visit www.peru.edu or call 1-800-742-4412. The Nebraska State Colleges are equal opportunity institutions and prohibit unlawful discrimination and harassment. Each College has designated an individual to coordinate the Colleges' non-discrimination efforts to comply with regulations implementing Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies and practices may be directed to the Compliance Coordinators assigned at each College and identified on each College website.