Athletics - Assistant Coach - Softball

Date Posted: May 2025

Position Title: Assistant Softball Coach

Position Accountable To: Head Softball Coach

GENERAL SUMMARY :

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, assistance with all phases of the softball program (varsity and reserve), including coaching, coordinating and organizing practices and game-related activities; committing to the academic progress and success of student-athletes; assist with the scouting, recruitment, and admission of student-athletes; assist in the coordination of fundraising, camps, clinics and special events.

Provide excellent customer service to our students, donors, sponsors, alumni and all of our internal and external constituents.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

30% - Recruiting, Retention and Continuing Eligibility

30% - Game and Practice Preparation (Varsity and Junior Varsity)

Date Posted: May 2025

Position Title: Assistant Softball Coach

Position Accountable To: Head Softball Coach

GENERAL SUMMARY :

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, assistance with all phases of the softball program (varsity and reserve), including coaching, coordinating and organizing practices and game-related activities; committing to the academic progress and success of student-athletes; assist with the scouting, recruitment, and admission of student-athletes; assist in the coordination of fundraising, camps, clinics and special events.

Provide excellent customer service to our students, donors, sponsors, alumni and all of our internal and external constituents.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

30% - Recruiting, Retention and Continuing Eligibility

30% - Game and Practice Preparation (Varsity and Junior Varsity)

10% - Player Skill and Team Cohesion Development

10% - Supervision of Athletes

10% - Program-Specific and Department Fund Raising

10% - Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS :

Bachelor's Degree required. College coaching and recruiting experience preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

First Aid, CPR, AED; ability to lift 50lbs, stand on your feet for periods of three to five hours at a time for contests and games. Set up softball equipment and facility for practices, contests and games.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Collegiate athletic recruiting experience; Public speaking abilities; Personnel management skills and experiences; Microsoft Word

OTHER INFORMATION AND ATTRIBUTES:

Due to recruiting and overnight travel, applicants must have a valid driver's license and a good driving record; must be able to obtain a State of Missouri vehicle operator's license within 30 days of employment and must qualify to operate a vehicle within the CMU guidelines. Ability to gain and maintain CMU driving approval is required.

Must be able to travel for extended periods of time for athletic contests, recruiting activities and athletic fundraising events.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Click below to apply and contact our Human Resource's department if you have further questions or concerns HR@centralmethodist.edu or 660-248-6899.

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CMU Employees provide collegial, collaborative contributions to their areas and the University as a whole. They should stimulate a harmonious, productive and inviting work environment that is customer service oriented. Each must maintain a commitment to the mission and purposes of CMU. Central Methodist University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities associated with it. CMU management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.

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