HEAD SOFTBALL COACH

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A successful candidate will play an active role in FMU's athletics program and collaborate with staff and administration to ensure student-athletes are provided with opportunities and services to help them succeed academically. All coaching positions will provide support to athletics activities, have daily contact with the public, and requires the ability to interact (internally and externally) in a professional, positive, and tactful manner at all times. This customer-centric role is responsible to deliver service excellence support to meet the needs of our University community. Demonstrates the professionalism needed to handle sensitive and confidential matters.

Essential Functions:

Responsible for the overall management of FMU’s Softball program, establishing and adhering to policies, procedures, regulations, and guidelines in compliance with the policies, procedures, regulations, and guidelines of all University, NAIA, State, and Federal Laws.

• Formulate an effective philosophy to promote the educational welfare and sportsmanship of the student-athlete in alignment with the University’s mission.
• Recruit elite-level prospective student-athletes that will excel within the University framework and make successful progress toward graduation.
• Monitor academic progress and the retention of students affiliated with the Softball program, implementing action plans in collaboration with the Faculty Athletic Representative and Student Success office.
• Assume responsibility for sportsmanship, conduct, and academic progress of all students and staff affiliated with the Softball program.
• Plan coaching and practice sessions in accordance with NAIA and Conference regulations.
• Manage all operational, fiscal, and administrative activities for the Softball program.
• Promote the athletic program and sport through attending community events, public speaking, fundraising, revenue generation, and marketing.

Job Details

Description

A successful candidate will play an active role in FMU's athletics program and collaborate with staff and administration to ensure student-athletes are provided with opportunities and services to help them succeed academically. All coaching positions will provide support to athletics activities, have daily contact with the public, and requires the ability to interact (internally and externally) in a professional, positive, and tactful manner at all times. This customer-centric role is responsible to deliver service excellence support to meet the needs of our University community. Demonstrates the professionalism needed to handle sensitive and confidential matters.

Essential Functions:

Responsible for the overall management of FMU’s Softball program, establishing and adhering to policies, procedures, regulations, and guidelines in compliance with the policies, procedures, regulations, and guidelines of all University, NAIA, State, and Federal Laws.

• Formulate an effective philosophy to promote the educational welfare and sportsmanship of the student-athlete in alignment with the University’s mission.
• Recruit elite-level prospective student-athletes that will excel within the University framework and make successful progress toward graduation.
• Monitor academic progress and the retention of students affiliated with the Softball program, implementing action plans in collaboration with the Faculty Athletic Representative and Student Success office.
• Assume responsibility for sportsmanship, conduct, and academic progress of all students and staff affiliated with the Softball program.
• Plan coaching and practice sessions in accordance with NAIA and Conference regulations.
• Manage all operational, fiscal, and administrative activities for the Softball program.
• Promote the athletic program and sport through attending community events, public speaking, fundraising, revenue generation, and marketing.
• Comply with NAIA, conference, and FMU rules, regulations, and policies.
• Participate in institutional professional development and training. Display behavior consistent with professional ethics and the FMU faculty and staff handbook.
• Provide administrative efforts, events and programming, game operations, research, and presentation. This also includes but is not limited to team communication and hospitality guidelines. Representation at various South Florida business functions, industry conventions, business seminars, and meetings as directed.
• Special projects and other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to handle information of sensitive and confidential nature in the utmost professional manner. Demonstrate a high level of professionalism, initiative, resourcefulness, and personal accountability.
• Effective analytical and decision-making skills. Excellent communication (oral and written), organizational, and time management skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse constituents.
• Attention to detail and adaptability to a changing environment is extremely important as well as dependability.
• Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Lifting is required (i.e., set-up of scorers’ table, etc.), and some manual labor is expected. Work may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.
• CPR and AED Certified.
• Moderate physical activity. Requires handling objects of average weight up to fifty (50) pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• A creative self-starter with a bachelor's degree plus two (2) plus years of coaching or professional playing experience.
• Experience in intercollegiate athletic program administration; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.  
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks in a deadline-driven environment.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, and LinkedIn Learning, as well as knowledge and understanding of the organizational structure, workflow, and operating procedures. Familiar with Jenzabar technology suite for higher education.
• Flexibility to work outside of normal business hours, ability to maintain a flexible work schedule that may include working nights and weekends. This position will require the individual to travel and work some nights and weekends.
• A team player that works well with others.

Pre-Employment screening:

• Criminal background check

  Florida Memorial University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the American Disabilities Act (ADA), those functions of the job which are identified as essential are required to be performed with or without reasonable accommodations. Requests to facilitate the performance of essential functions will be given careful consideration.

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