Head Coach - Softball

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Job Type

Full-time

Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Recruits students and student-athletes as required.
• Develops and executes recruiting plans including determining which schools/showcases/recruiting events to visit, which student-athletes to recruit and scholarship dollars to offer.
• Coordinate with the Lourdes Community recruiting efforts and admissions process for new students.
• Responsible for the ongoing teaching and instruction of student-athletes in the performance of their sport such as but not limited to: games, practices, individual and team workouts, and conditioning sessions.
• Supports the mission and values of Lourdes and respects its Franciscan Values and tradition such as community service projects.
• Monitor the academic development of the student-athlete by functioning as an informal academic advisor who assists with academic problems, facilitates tutors, and oversees academic study sessions.
• Remains accessible to the media, alumni, boosters, and general public to publicize and promote the athletic department in a positive manner.

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Job Type

Full-time

Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Recruits students and student-athletes as required.
• Develops and executes recruiting plans including determining which schools/showcases/recruiting events to visit, which student-athletes to recruit and scholarship dollars to offer.
• Coordinate with the Lourdes Community recruiting efforts and admissions process for new students.
• Responsible for the ongoing teaching and instruction of student-athletes in the performance of their sport such as but not limited to: games, practices, individual and team workouts, and conditioning sessions.
• Supports the mission and values of Lourdes and respects its Franciscan Values and tradition such as community service projects.
• Monitor the academic development of the student-athlete by functioning as an informal academic advisor who assists with academic problems, facilitates tutors, and oversees academic study sessions.
• Remains accessible to the media, alumni, boosters, and general public to publicize and promote the athletic department in a positive manner.
• Coordinate and foster relationships with local vendors and/or university partnerships support the efforts of the team.
• Knowledgable and competent with NAIA, WHAC, and any other governing body association for rules/regulations as it relates to the sport.
• Prepares schedules for practices, competition, coordinates team travel within the policies and guidelines of the university and athletic department.
• Responsible for all the aspects related to team budget.
• hires and supervises an assistant coach, graduate assistant, and other staff, while ensuring their compliance with the University Mission/Values, sports conference, and national office.
• Supports the University's commitment to academic excellence, academic integrity, and retention and graduation of student-athletes.
• Communicates effectively and courteously with others including employees, students, and the public in a spirit of teamwork, respect, and customer service.
• Assists with the well-being of student-athletes in a wholistic approach.
• Coordinates fundraising initiatives and assists with promotion of the team or athletic program as needed.
• Maintains inventory of all equipment, uniforms, and supplies.
• Performs other duties assigned by the Athletic Director.

Requirements

• Desired qualifications include a degree in an appropriate discipline, college coaching and/or playing experience, Proven integrity, leadership skills, and the ability motivate student-athletes to be successful academically and athletically.
• Ensures that all phases of the sports program are managed according to policy and procedures

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