Assistant Softball Coach

Jackson College; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson College in Michigan seeks an Assistant Softball Coach to help select, recruit, instruct and monitor student-athletes while upholding NJCAA and MCCAA rules. This role supports the head coach in developing schedules, coordinating practices, and supervising volunteer coaches.

The position emphasizes teamwork, sportsmanship, and a positive college image, with duties including travel coordination, student-athlete academic tracking, and community outreach.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent required; bachelor’s preferred.
• CPR/First Aid certification required or within 30 days.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist in recruitment of student-athletes.
• Support in developing scheduling and season plan.
• Coordinate practices and team travel.
• Ensure compliance with NJCAA and MCCAA rules.

Skills

Communication

CPR/First Aid Certification

Education

Associate Degree, credential, or equivalent credits

Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education, Health Promotion, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Scheduling Software

Job description

SUMMARY

Assists head coach in selecting, recruiting, instructing and monitoring student-athletes for Softball. Follows all rules and guidelines of the College and in accordance with the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) and the Michigan Community College Athletic Association (MCCAA).

Essential Functions

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists in recruitment of prospective student-athletes
• Recruit top local athletes (athletic and academic performance shall be considered)
• Submit list of recruits for grant approval (All grants/scholarships are awarded in accordance with an approved College budget and shall be approved by the Athletic Director.
• Assists in developing preliminary scheduling and season plan
• Assists head coach in the supervision of volunteer coaches and student-athletes (academic, practice and games)
• Fosters sportsmanship and fair play
• Assists in the coordination of practices and game and team travel
• Abide by all standards, rules and regulations of the NJCAA and MCCAA
• Conform to the administrative policies of the College and the Athletic Department, including but not limited to: Travel regulations, Scholarships & Purchase orders
• Foster a positive image for the College and the Athletic Department
• Promote and track student community service and academic performance as required by the Head Coach or Assistant Dean.
• Refer student-athletes to appropriate College resources when support needs are indicated.
• Engage in athletic program fund development
• Support student athlete preparation and referral when athletic and academic transfer is the goal.
• Responsible for understanding, supporting and actively demonstrating the College’s beliefs, values, mission and vision and being in agreement to be evaluated by same.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor(s)

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position assists the head coach in supervising volunteer coaches and student athletes.

CONTACTS AND PURPOSE OF CONTACTS

Internal:Frequent contact with faculty, staff, and administrators within Student Services, Health and Physical Fitness and other departments in an information-sharing capacity.

External:Regular contact with JC students, prospective students, community members, the media, high school coaches, area Athletic Directors, college coaches, game officials, and NJCAA & MCCAA administrators.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Associate Degree, credential, or equivalent credits from an accredited undergraduate institution or combination of education and experience is required. Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education, Health Promotion, or related field preferred. Three or more years of experience serving as a coach in a college, high school or club setting required. College coaching experience preferred. Must be CPR/First Aid Certified, or able to obtain certification within 30 days of employment.

Computer Skills

Knowledge of personal computers and software including word processing, scheduling, e-mail and spreadsheets required

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Effective oral and written communication including the ability to speak before large groups.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, and apply concepts of basic statistics.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the job.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently is required to use hands and fingers, handle or feel. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, run, sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to adjust and focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in this work environment is usually ranges from moderate to loud and is dependent upon the sport.

Supplemental Information

Final candidates will be subject to a criminal background and reference check.

If selected you will be required to complete the US Citizenship and Immigration Services, Employment Eligibility Verification form I-9 and provide documentation verifying identity and eligibility to work in the United States. EDUStaff is NOT able to support Visa applications for employment at the college. Applicants must already be eligible to work in the United States to be considered. Applicants have rights under Federal employment laws.

“This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required and shall not be construed as declaring the specific duties and responsibilities. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of employees under his or her supervision. The use of particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.”