Assistant Coach (Softball)

Texas A&M International; Laredo (TX); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M International University, located in Laredo, Texas, is seeking an Assistant Coach (Softball) to support the athletics program under the head coach. The role includes practice supervision, conditioning, and evaluating student-athletes for recruitment.

It requires helping manage schedules, travel, and public relations as part of a comprehensive team operation. The position emphasizes adherence to NCAA guidelines, roster maintenance, and collaboration with staff to maximize both

Qualifications

• Education – Bachelor's degree for a regionally accredited institution of higher education.
• Experience – One year of previous high school, collegiate or higher-level coaching.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules; ability to use word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs.
• Communication skills, oral and written.
• No professional certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the head coach with routine administrative responsibilities and team management.
• Provide instruction and demonstrations to student-athletes to improve performance.
• Recruit and scout prospective student-athletes; manage recruiting databases.
• Ensure compliance with NCAA rules and maintain rosters and reports.
• Coordinate team travel, practice schedules, and public relations activities.

Skills

NCAA rules knowledge

Office software

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CAI system

ARMS software

Job description

Job Title Assistant Coach (Softball) Agency Texas A&M International University Department Athletics Department Proposed Minimum Salary$3,040.27 monthly Job LocationLaredo, Texas Job TypeStaff Job

Job Summary

The Assistant Coach (Softball) provides assistance to the head coach with all areas of team administration and management, including practice sessions, conditioning workouts, monitoring of student-athletes academic progress, and evaluation and recruiting of prospective student-athletes for the team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Assist the head coach and other staff members with routine administrative responsibilities of the assigned sport program and management of the men/women’s team. Coaches, at the direction of the head coach, provide instruction, demonstration and teaching the sport's dynamics to student-athletes to ensure maximum potential of individuals and the team as a whole. Recruit and scout prospective student-athletes from high school, junior and community colleges Make recommendations to the head coach regarding potential of student-athletes. Stay current, understand, and adhere to all NCAA guidelines and maintain up-to-date rosters, squad lists, and other information using the Compliance Assistant Internet (CAI) program and ARMS software. Assist in coordinating and developing organized schedules and submitting weekly countable hours report according to NCAA policy. Will report any violations of these established rules, which may arise, to the proper officials. Assist head coach in coordinating team travel, arranging competitive schedule, organizing and scheduling practice sessions, updating and maintaining student-athlete recruiting databases, updating and maintaining files (both hard copy and video) of opponents. Assist in implementing and maintaining a comprehensive public relations program. Assist in managing the operations of sport camps and/or clinics. Assist in managing all department fund-raising and booster events in accordance with NCAA, Lone Star Conference, and institutional rules, policies, and procedures Establish and ensure communication and enforcement of rules and regulations concerning student-athlete conduct, appearance, road games, punctuality and other areas. This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

Additional Responsibilities

Assist in ensuring satisfactory academic performance of student-athletes. Manages study hall hours and coordinates with the academic advisers to monitor and support student-athletes' academic progress.

Minimum Requirements

Education – Bachelor's degree for a regionally accredited institution of higher education.

Experience – One year of previous high school, collegiate or higher-level coaching.

Knowledge and Abilities Knowledge of: General knowledge of NCAA rules. Word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs. Ability to: Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. Oral and written communication skills.

Licensing / Professional Certification - None

Physical Requirements – General Office and Athletic Facilities Environment. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Supervision of Others This position may supervise employees and student athletes.

Other Requirements Position requires travel. Evening and weekend work required. Position requires on campus, face-to-face interactions. Position requires maintaining a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace. Applicants are subject to an NCAA enforcement staff compliance review, and employment is contingent upon satisfactory results.

Salary: $36,483.24/annual

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) is an international university, poised at the Gateway to Mexico and serving as the cultural and intellectual hub of a vibrant multilingual and multicultural community. TAMIU provides over 9000 students with a learning environment anchored by the highest quality programs, built on a solid academic foundation in the arts and sciences. To fulfill its mission, the University offers a range of baccalaureate and masters programs and the Doctor of Philosophy degrees in International Business and Criminal Justice. Programs focus on developing undergraduate and graduate offerings with a progressive international agenda for global study and understanding across all disciplines. TAMIU prepares students for leadership roles in an increasingly complex, culturally diverse state, national, and global society. Through instruction, faculty and student research, and public service, TAMIU improves the quality of lives for citizens of the border region, the State of Texas, and national and international communities.

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