Assistant Coach, Softball

Virginia Reign FC; Florence (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Reign FC seeks an Assistant Softball Coach to support the head coach in all program phases at the University of North Alabama. Responsibilities include coaching, recruiting, and administrative tasks, with a focus on player development and compliance with NCAA regulations. The ideal candidate will have prior coaching experience and a strong commitment to athletes' success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Three to five years of collegiate, club, or professional coaching experience preferred.
• Experience with NCAA compliance and knowledge of Division I softball preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist head coach with all phases of the softball program.
• Provide leadership in player development and game preparation.
• Assist in recruiting academically and athletically qualified student-athletes.

Skills

Recruiting

Coaching

Player Development

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

This position is responsible for assisting the head coach with planning and organizing all phases of the softball program. Responsibilities include coaching and administrative duties as directed by the head coach but are not limited to; assisting in practice planning and field coaching (running drills), position-specific player development and skills training, recruiting, game preparation, scouting, and community involvement. Additionally, this position provides leadership and support for the vision and strategies of the head coach.Teaching/Coaching (51%)

• Assist the head coach with coaching the team;
• Instruct, teach, and coach student-athletes during practice and competitions
• Assess performance and provide practical instructions to student-athletes
• Conduct video analysis and instruction as a teaching and preparation tool for games and competitions
• Assist with coaching in practices and/or competition strategy
• Responsible for assisting in game preparation and strategy;

Recruiting (25%)

• Assist in recruiting quality, academically- and athletically-qualified student-athletes;
• Ensure academic success of student-athletes;
• Assist in retaining current student-athletes as team members;
• Monitor academic performance and counsel student-athletes relative to academic success, progress, and eligibility, in cooperation with other divisional compliance staff;

Administration (24%)

• Schedule games, practices, team meetings, etc. from the direction of the head coach;
• Attend meetings with alumni and enhance public relations as needed;
• Assist in field maintenance;
• Maintain oversight of program budget(s) as directed by the head coach;
• Maintain adherence to NCAA, Atlantic Sun, and university rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and processes;
• Support the philosophy, goals, and mission of both the University and its intercollegiate athletics programs;
• Assist with cultivating and soliciting donors, as needed;
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:
Other responsibilities will be assigned in an administrative capacity – these may include a community outreach program for student-athletes and organizing a program that encourages former athletic alumni to support the department.

• Bachelor’s degree is required;
• Preference will be given to candidates who have three to five years of successful collegiate, club, or professional recruiting and coaching experience;
• Experience recruiting quality student-athletes is preferred;
• Candidates with playing/coaching experience at the intercollegiate level in softball and who can demonstrate a proven ability to recruit quality student-athletes will be given preference;
• Experience with NCAA compliance and knowledge of Division I softball and NCAA rules preferred.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS:

• A valid driver’s license in good standing is required;
• CPR certification, renewed annually, is required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Ability to effectively recruit and coach student-athletes while maintaining concern for health and welfare, physical and psychological preparation;
• Ability to foster and maintain positive, effective relationships with student-athletes, coaching staff, administrators, faculty, staff, parents, and the public;
• Organizational skills;
• Ability to interact effectively – both verbally and in written format – with a diverse group of student-athletes, staff, faculty, administrators, parents, and the public;
• Ability to demonstrate respect for and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds;
• Knowledge of and the ability to maintain compliance with NCAA, ASUN, and university rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and processes;
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations governing recruitment, eligibility, and related functions;
• Ability to operate a PC and standard software programs as related to employment and position-specific activities;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other divisional staff, coaches, and administrators.

ATHLETICS ADDENDUM:
As an Assistant Softball Coach for the University of North Alabama, you will be expected to comply with all NCAA and Conference rules and regulations and with the provisions of gender equity as specified by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. You are required to participate in an annual review of relevant Conference and NCAA rules and regulations governing your position responsibilities. You are expected to advise the Athletics Director if you are aware of any violation of NCAA/conference rules or regulations in the University's athletics program. Violation of NCAA/Conference rules or regulations shall subject you to disciplinary or corrective action as set forth in the provisions of the NCAA enforcement procedures and as required by Section 11.2 of the NCAA Manual. Further, you may be terminated or disciplined for any act or omission that may give rise to a finding that the institution has violated an NCAA rule or regulation. You shall also be subject to disciplinary action for violation of any University rules, policies, regulations, or the provisions of Title IX pursuant to the policies and procedures governing University staff employees.Applicants must upload a resume at the time of application and provide contact information for at least three professional references. For questions, please email [e-mail] or call 256.765.4291, option #2. Selecting an option other than #2 will result in a delayed response.