Assistant Softball Coach

The Assistant Softball Coach provides instruction to members of the softball team and makes recommendations to the Head Coach related to game and practice strategy. The Assistant Softball Coach is responsible for on-field instruction of student-athletes, review of game film to assist in the athletic development of student-athletes. Additionally, this position assists with recruitment and retention of student-athletes; academic integrity, alumni community and media relations; and compliance with NAIA, CCAC, and university rules and regulations.

Essential Functions:

• This position conducts practices and assists in game preparations along with the head coach to develop a competitive team. Advises student-athletes in fundamentals and training. Supervises drills and exercises. Responsible for the day to day goals, plans and workout sessions for the softball program. This position scouts opponents; maintains records and strategies, statistics and personnel, and analyzes the information in order to propose game plans and strategies
• This position recruits prospective student-athletes by evaluating their skills (both athletic and academic); maintaining records and statistics and visiting their schools and homes in order to field a nationally competitive softball team
• The assistant coach also oversees safety and maintenance of equipment, facilities supplies and other functional aspects of the program
• This position monitors the academic records of the softball team and counsels the student-athletes on academic requirements and standards to insure academic progress and degree completion
• Other duties as assigned by the head softball coach 

• This position reports directly to the head softball coach
• Personnel supervised include 24-28 student-athletes, graduate assistant coach, & managers

· Bachelor’s Degree preferred or minimum of 3 years coaching at a college/professional level

· Strong written and oral communications skills

· Ability to work with a diverse population

· Available for flexible hours including nights and weekends

Please include:

Cover Letter

Resume

3 Letters of Appointment

3 References

We inspire success by working together to provide meaningful, personalized service in a spirit of excellence. SXU seeks candidates that deliver value-added services in a responsive, collaborative, effective, and respectful manner.
 
The University is committed to diversity and encourages applications from individuals with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. Saint Xavier University affirms its position as a Catholic institution, inspired by the heritage of the Sisters of Mercy, and asserts its rights to employ persons who subscribe to the mission, vision and core values of the University.
 
Saint Xavier University is an Equal Opportunity Employer that makes all decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, promotions and all other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status or other factors protected by law. Hiring decisions will be based on the bona fide occupational qualifications of each applicant.