Head Womens Softball Coach

Head Women's Softball Coach Northern Kentucky University - 4.0 Highland Heights, KY Job Details 4 hours ago Qualifications Sports coaching Bachelor's degree Full Job Description The Head Women's Softball Coach reports directly to the Senior Associate Athletic Director for Support Services and is responsible for the organization and administration of the women's softball program in accordance with the rules and regulations of the University, Horizon League and NCAA. The Head Women's Softball Coach must have a commitment to developing a competitive NCAA Division I softball program, while maintaining an emphasis on the academic success of the student-athlete. The Head Women's Softball Coach will be expected to administer the program in a manner that promotes the health, safety and welfare of the student-athlete. Compliance with NCAA rules is of the utmost importance at Northern Kentucky University. As a member of the athletics department staff it is expected that the Head Women's Softball Coach will have a full understanding of the NCAA rules that pertain to the position. It is also expected that the Head Women's Softball Coach will comply with all NCAA rules and if he/she becomes aware, or have reasonable cause to believe, that a violation of a rule has occurred he/she will immediately report it to the Director of Athletics or his/her designee. Primary Responsibilities The Head Women's Softball Coach duties include, but not limited to : Hire and evaluate Assistant Softball Coaches. Recruit student-athletes in accordance with NCAA regulations and academic standards, as well as University academic requirements. Establish procedures to monitor the academics of each of the women's softball student-athletes. Effectively communicate with Athletics Academic Advisor to ensure any academic concerns are being addressed. Plan and coordinate in-season practices, including team and individual workouts. Plan and coordinate out-of-season practices, including individual skill instruction and team workouts, focusing on the development of athletic skills to compete at the Division I level. Coordinate strength and conditioning program with the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach. Plan and implement game plans for each game, including development of scouting reports of opponents. Complete all necessary compliance forms as required and/or requested by the Athletics Compliance Office. Prepare game schedule on an annual basis. Monitor budget to ensure the women's softball program is fiscally responsible and expenditures are within the programs budget allocation. Participate and organize fund raising activities for the women's softball program and/or Department of Athletics. Be actively engaged within the University, as well as the surrounding communities. Attend Department of Athletics staff meetings and training as directed by the Director of Athletics. Attend NCAA and Horizon League meetings as needed.

Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree, Master's Degree preferred 5 years NCAA coaching experience - in any Division but preference to Division I Minimum Education Bachelor's Degree Preferred Education Master's Degree Minimum Experience 5 years Salary TBD Pay Grade S73