Head Coach - Softball

EXPIRED

St. Norbert College (SNC), a nationally-ranked, private, Catholic, liberal arts college is seeking a Head Softball Coach. This position is charged with fulfilling the duties and responsibilities below. The coach is expected to follow all NCAA, Conference and College policies.

Specific responsibilities:

• Instruct and work with student-athletes to prepare them for competition. Help athletes to enhance athletic performance individually or as a team unit. Understand the rules, strategies, and techniques of the sport. Teach student-athletes how to use sports equipment efficiently and safely.  Organize and conduct practice sessions throughout the day as needed.

• With the assistance of the Director of Athletics, defines and achieves annual enrollment goals of the programs. Recruits qualified student-athletes to participate in the program. Recruiting is by direct mailings, handwritten notes, electronic, telephonic, and in-person (travel required) means. Assumes responsibility for the retention and matriculation process for student-athletes in their athletic and academic endeavors.

• Manage funds by preparing the budget and exercising authority for all expenditures related to the program. Responsible for fundraising efforts on behalf of the programs. 

• Develop a competent and effective coaching staff by recruiting and hiring qualified applicants, providing guidance on departmental or college policies and coaching philosophy, encouraging professional development through participation in coaching decisions and recruiting activities, making coaching assignments based upon qualifications, supervising coaching activities, and evaluating performance.

• Teach approximately 1-2 activity courses in physical education annually.

Supervision Exercised Over: 

• 2-4 part-time assistant coaches and 1-5 student workers. 

St. Norbert College (SNC), a nationally-ranked, private, Catholic, liberal arts college is seeking a Head Softball Coach. This position is charged with fulfilling the duties and responsibilities below. The coach is expected to follow all NCAA, Conference and College policies.

Specific responsibilities:

• Instruct and work with student-athletes to prepare them for competition. Help athletes to enhance athletic performance individually or as a team unit. Understand the rules, strategies, and techniques of the sport. Teach student-athletes how to use sports equipment efficiently and safely.  Organize and conduct practice sessions throughout the day as needed.

• With the assistance of the Director of Athletics, defines and achieves annual enrollment goals of the programs. Recruits qualified student-athletes to participate in the program. Recruiting is by direct mailings, handwritten notes, electronic, telephonic, and in-person (travel required) means. Assumes responsibility for the retention and matriculation process for student-athletes in their athletic and academic endeavors.

• Manage funds by preparing the budget and exercising authority for all expenditures related to the program. Responsible for fundraising efforts on behalf of the programs. 

• Develop a competent and effective coaching staff by recruiting and hiring qualified applicants, providing guidance on departmental or college policies and coaching philosophy, encouraging professional development through participation in coaching decisions and recruiting activities, making coaching assignments based upon qualifications, supervising coaching activities, and evaluating performance.

• Teach approximately 1-2 activity courses in physical education annually.

Supervision Exercised Over: 

• 2-4 part-time assistant coaches and 1-5 student workers. 

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required (Master’s Degree preferred). 

• Dedication to working in a mission-driven environment, with a profound respect for and commitment to preserving the rich traditions of Catholicism, Norbertine values, and the liberal arts.

• Strong ability to recruit student-athletes in the context of NCAA Division III philosophy.

• Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills.

• Able to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines in fast-paced, noisy environments.

• Professional and composed in customer and coworker interactions, including conflict resolution.

• Proficient in basic math and familiar with Microsoft Office, and Google Apps with a willingness to learn new tools.

• Exercises sound judgment and sets a positive example for others.

• Experienced in planning and executing events, programs, and projects.

• Confident presenter to large audiences (100+ people).

The College may consider any equivalent amount of credentials, licensures, training, or experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties and responsibilities of this job.

Benefits package:

The College offers an outstanding benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance; a retirement plan; paid time-off and a tuition waiver. For more information, please visit: https://www.snc.edu/hr/workinghere.html.

Application instructions:

Applications will be reviewed upon receipt until the position has been filled.

St. Norbert College (SNC), a Catholic, Norbertine and Liberal Arts College provides an educational environment that fosters intellectual, spiritual and personal development.  As the only Norbertine institution of higher learning in the world, our roots, traditions, and commitments create a unique and enriching educational experience for our students.  

At SNC, our commitment to communio – the Norbertine ideal of a community united as one – is grounded in the principles of dignity, truth and justice. Consistent with these principles, St. Norbert is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.  

We seek those who will embrace our mission and commitment to building a vibrant, diverse, and spiritually engaged community (https://www.snc.edu/mission/gettingto...). 

Exempt

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the job if work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the job. Percentage of time may vary widely depending on the needs of the position during any particular time period. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

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