Assistant Softball Coach

Kinsley Power Systems; Mountain Home (AR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Arkansas State University - Mountain Home seeks a 10-month, part-time Assistant Softball Coach to assist the Head Coach in all day to day operations of the baseball program.

The Assistant Softball Coach assists with student-athlete recruitment, coaching, player development, academic success, team operations, and program administration while promoting the mission and values of ASU-Mountain Home, the Athletic Department, and the NJCAA.

Qualifications

• Collegiate softball playing experience (prefer pitching).
• Ability to edit player and team videos.
• Willingness to travel as needed.
• Availability to work nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Coach in recruiting, evaluating, and retaining qualified student-athletes.
• Coach a designated position group as assigned by the Head Coach, providing instruction in individual and team skills, player development, and game strategy.
• Support the overall vision, philosophy, and goals of the ASU-Mountain Home Softball Program and Athletic Department.
• Assist with practice planning, on-field instruction, game preparation, and in-game coaching responsibilities.
• Throw batting practice and provide position-specific instruction and skill development during practices and competitions.
• Assist in the implementation and supervision of strength and conditioning programs designed to enhance student-athlete performance and reduce injury risk.
• Monitor and encourage the academic progress, personal development, and overall well-being of student-athletes while promoting academic success and retention.
• Assist with the transportation of student-athletes to away contests, recruiting activities, and other college-sponsored events requiring team travel.
• Foster positive relationships with faculty, staff, students, alumni, boosters, media, and members of the community while representing in a professional manner.
• Ensure compliance with all institutional policies and procedures, Arkansas State University System policies, Athletic Department expectations, and all applicable NJCAA rules and regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Coach.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Video editing

Travel availability

Evening/weekend availability

Job description

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Position Summary:

Arkansas State University - Mountain Home seeks a 10-month, part-time assistant softball coach to assist the head coach in all day to day operations of the baseball program. The Assistant Softball Coach, assists with student-athlete recruitment, coaching, player development, academic success, team operations, and program administration while promoting the mission and values of ASU-Mountain Home, the Athletic Department, and the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA).

Duties & Responsibilities:

The Assistant Softball Coach will be responsible for the following:

• Assist the Head Coach in recruiting, evaluating, and retaining qualified student-athletes who demonstrate academic and athletic potential.
• Coach a designated position group as assigned by the Head Coach, providing instruction in individual and team skills, player development, and game strategy.
• Support the overall vision, philosophy, and goals of the ASU-Mountain Home Softball Program and Athletic Department.
• Assist with practice planning, on-field instruction, game preparation, and in-game coaching responsibilities.
• Throw batting practice and provide position-specific instruction and skill development during practices and competitions.
• Assist in the implementation and supervision of strength and conditioning programs designed to enhance student-athlete performance and reduce injury risk.
• Monitor and encourage the academic progress, personal development, and overall well-being of student-athletes while promoting academic success and retention.
• Assist with the transportation of student-athletes to away contests, recruiting activities, and other college-sponsored events requiring team travel.
• Foster positive relationships with faculty, staff, students, alumni, boosters, media, and members of the community while representing in a professional manner.
• Ensure compliance with all institutional policies and procedures, Arkansas State University System policies, Athletic Department expectations, and all applicable NJCAA rules and regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Coach.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Ability to lift and carry 25-50 pounds.
Ability work nights and weekends as needed
Ability to travel as needed.
Ability to maintain a valid drivers license with no major infractions in the last 5 years.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office
Ability to edit player and team videos.

General Days/Hours:

Other:

Minimum Qualifications:

Collegiate softball playing experience (preferably experience in pitching) required. Ability to edit player and team videos.