JOB DESCRIPTION
The Assistant Softball Coach is a full-time, 12-month position that reports directly to the Head Softball Coach. This position oversees the development of Flagler College softball players and executes the prescribed program to ensure their physical readiness to compete successfully in a highly competitive NCAA Division II softball program. The position is also responsible for the recruitment and procurement of student-athletes who can help the softball program maintain national competitiveness.
This position requires screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. For information about the screening process, please visit: https://info.flclearinghouse.com
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Recruit capable student-athletes that are compatible with the institution
- Teach, train, coach and instruct student-athletes in the sport of softball
- Assist the head coach in creating, implementing and administering methods of instruction, measurements, and testing of the learning potential and the achievement of student-athletes
- Assist the head coach with game contracts for each season
- Obtain scouting reports of season opponents
- Assist with in-season/off-season conditioning program
- Equipment distribution and inventory of all uniforms and other related gear
- Assist with maintaining softball field and locker room facility
- Maintain practice logs that are provided to the Compliance Director
- Complete unofficial/official visits paperwork
- Setup and coordinator on-campus recruiting visits
- Pre-game schedule sent to incoming teams each spring Scholarship breakdown in excel
- Engage in successful community relations within the college community; establish a positive opinion of Flagler Athletics in particular among Flagler students, faculty and other employees
- Establish a positive opinion of the Flagler softball program within the city of St. Augustine, the state of Florida, and on the national level
- Communicate (when appropriate) with students, parents and physicians to determine student-athlete eligibility or ineligibility to participate
- Assist the head coach and athletic trainers in handling injuries and emergencies
- Assist the head coach in creating, implementing and administering methods of instruction, measurements and testing of the learning potential and the achievement of student-athletes
- Assist the head coach in scheduling all competition against recognized and respected colleges and universities
- Assist the head coach in scheduling and administering efficient, effective, well-organized practice sessions
- Maintain regular office hours throughout the calendar year and attend college events as available
- Encourage retention of student-athletes
- Assist the head coach in organizing and implementing at least one team fundraiser during the course of the academic year
- Assist head coach in remedying any unsatisfactory circumstances that may occur
- Perform all other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics, Head Coach, or other college executives
QUALIFICATIONS
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree
- 3 years’ prior coaching experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s degree
- 5 years’ coaching experience in a nationally competitive collegiate softball program
PREFERRED CHARACTERISTICS:
- Demonstrated leadership ability
- Demonstrated ability to communicate professionally and effectively
- Strong work ethic
- Positive, enthusiastic approach to job responsibilities
- Demonstrated ability to work within a team, placing departmental and institutional priorities above personal advancement
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Work is primarily performed on a softball field, classroom, or office setting.
- Travel is required – for competition and recruiting.
- Working early mornings, evenings, and weekends is required.
- Essential functions of this position require lifting, manual dexterity, and large motor skills.
- Occasional lifting and carrying objects up to 75 pounds; frequent lifting and carrying, pushing, or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds; and/or continuous lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling 10-20 pounds.
- Utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions.
