Assistant Coach - Softball (Part-time / 32 Weeks)

Hawkeye Community College; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Hawkeye Community College's Athletics program is looking for a part-time Assistant Softball Coach to join their team from September through May (approximately 32 weeks). As our Assistant Softball Coach, you will assist with the supervision and coaching of practices and competitions for the softball program.

This position aids in directing practices, managing practice and travel schedules, as well as, supervising team conduct during competition, travel, tournaments, and other events where the

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Two years coaching and/or competing in softball.
• CPR/First Aid certification required or ability to obtain within the first 3 months of employment.
• Must have a valid Iowa driver’s license and insurable driving record.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.
• Must be able to travel.
• Strong interpersonal communication.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Google applications, and video conferencing technology.

Responsibilities

• Assist in supervision and instruction of all softball practices and competitions.
• Assist in administrative operations including scheduling and team travel.
• Promote positive public relations for the softball program.
• Provide first aid in emergencies and maintain safety procedures.
• Set up, tear down, and store equipment.
• Enforce safety policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Softball Coach or administration.
• Maintain regular on-campus/on-site attendance as required.

Skills

Coaching experience

CPR/First Aid

Interpersonal communication

Microsoft Office

Google apps

Video conferencing

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Hawkeye Community College's Athletics program is looking for a part-time Assistant Softball Coach to join their team from September through May (approximately 32 weeks).

As our Assistant Softball Coach, you will assist with the supervision and coaching of practices and competitions for the softball program. This position aids in directing practices, managing practice and travel schedules, as well as, supervising team conduct during competition, travel, tournaments, and other events where the team is represented. Furthermore, this position participates in the planning, organizing, and execution of preseason and season practices in addition to fostering a positive team atmosphere and supporting student athletes' academic progress, retention, and graduation through mentoring activities and guidance to appropriate support services. Due to the nature of the work involved in coaching; many weeks will entail morning, evening, and weekend hours. Needs of the department vary and the percent of time devoted to each part of the job will be governed by seasonal and immediate needs of the department.

In 2015, Hawkeye Community College launched its first ever intercollegiate sport program and has since accumulated 17 athletic programs to include: sports shooting, men & women's soccer, men and women's cross country, men & women's track and field, men & women's golf, women's volleyball, esports, competitive dance, women's softball, men & women's bowling, and men & women's wrestling. The Hawkeye RedTail Athletic Programs compete within the Iowa Community College Athletic Conference (ICCAC) and the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) as Division II when applicable.

Important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assists in the supervision and instruction of all softball practices and competitions.
• Assists in the administrative operations of the programs to include scheduling, team travel, etc.
• Promotes positive public relations for the softball program.
• Provides first aid in emergency situations and complete annual blood borne pathogen training and CPR certification.
• Performs set-up, tear-downs, and storage of equipment.
• Enforces and maintains all safety policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Head Softball Coach or administration.
• Unless otherwise approved under Hawkeye's remote work policy, regular on campus and/or onsite attendance is considered an essential function of the position.

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2) years coaching and/or competing in softball.
• CPR/First Aid certification required or ability to obtain within the first 3 months of employment.
• Strong commitment to high ethical standards and integrity.
• Must possess a current driver's license valid in the State of Iowa and a driving record insurable by the College's insurer. Must be able to obtain additional endorsements as needed.
• Demonstrated ability to work flexible hours to include evening and weekend hours.
• Demonstrated ability to travel.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a wide array of students, faculty, staff, and the general public.
• Ability to demonstrate strong interpersonal communication.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite, Google applications, and video conferencing technology.
• Demonstrated ability to execute organization and department policies and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates degree or higher.
• One-year or more experience working with college age athletes.
• Experience in NJCAA athletics.

Working Conditions

Requires skills for succeeding in an indoor, outdoor and educational environment using technology. Requires good hand-eye coordination including visual acuity to use a keyboard and read technical information; arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp. Work is performed in an education and athletic setting. Sit, stand, bend, lift and move intermittently during working hours. Outdoor environments may become susceptible to inclement weather conditions. During course of day, interact with students, faculty and staff in person, by telephone and computer.

Anticipated schedule

It is anticipated that this position work 32 weeks a year (mid-July through April) with an average of 20-25 hours per week. Due to the nature of the work involved in coaching; many weeks will entail morning, evening, and weekend hours. Needs of the department vary and the percent of time devoted to each part of the job will be governed by seasonal and immediate needs of the department.

Wage & Employment Status

• Regular, part-time position for 32 weeks a year.

• This position has a salary of $13,600.