Assistant Softball Coach

University of Illinois Springfield; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 12,000 - 13,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver

On-campus apartment

Job summary

University of Illinois Springfield (UIS) is seeking an Assistant Softball Coach to assist in developing and managing the intercollegiate softball program within NCAA Division II and GLVC guidelines. The role reports to the Head Softball Coach and focuses on skill development, recruiting, and coordinating practices and travel.

The position includes collaboration with athletic training, academic support, compliance, and campus staff to enhance student-athlete experience, while upholding UIS and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Demonstrated experience in playing, coaching, or individual skill instruction of softball.

Responsibilities

• Teach and instruct advanced level skills, techniques, and game strategies inherent in high-level competitive play and develop UIS softball student-athletes to achieve competitive success.
• Assist in recruiting softball student-athletes who are physically and academically talented, who represent UIS well and strive to graduate.
• Assist in preparation for practices, competitions, and team travel.
• Assist with fundraising, marketing, promotion, and alumni/community engagement of UIS softball and Department of Athletics at UIS.
• Collaborate with athletic training staff, academic support, strength and conditioning, compliance staff, and campus personnel to enhance the UIS softball student-athlete experience.
• Ensure compliance with NCAA Division II and GLVC rules; complete compliance forms and attend required training.

Skills

Coaching

Player development

Recruiting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Posting Category: E

About UIS: Located in the state capital, the University of Illinois Springfield is one of three members of the University of Illinois system. The University serves more than 4,000 students in 44 graduate and 56 undergraduate programs. You are encouraged to visit the university web page at http://www.uis.edu .

Application deadline: Open Until Filled

Minimum Starting Salary: $1,000 per month for 10 months plus the potential of a tuition waiver and an on-campus apartment

Summary: Assistant Softball Coach assists in development, management, implementation, and advancement of competitive intercollegiate softball program within the philosophy, objectives, policies, and guidelines of NCAA Division II, the Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC), and Department of Athletics at the University of Illinois Springfield (UIS). The Assistant Softball Coach reports to the Head Softball Coach.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Teach and instruct advanced level skills, techniques, and game strategies inherent in the highest level of competitive play; developing UIS softball student-athletes to successful competitive achievements.
• Assist in recruiting highly successful softball student-athletes who are both physically and academically talented, who represent UIS and Department of Athletics with good character, and who strive to graduate from UIS.
• Assist in preparation for practices, competitions, and team travel.
• Assist with fundraising, marketing, promotion, and alumni and community engagement of UIS softball and Department of Athletics at UIS.
• Collaborate with athletic training staff, academic support personnel strength and conditioning, compliance staff, and other campus personnel to enhance and support UIS softball student-athlete experience.
• Accountable for compliance with all NCAA Division II and Great Lakes Valley Conference rules; including submission of all compliance forms, adherence to all compliance policies and procedures, and attendance of mandatory NCAA rules education sessions.
• Assist with prospect camps/clinics to increase local and regional exposure of and recruitment to UIS softball.
• Attend GLVC, UIS, and Department of Athletics meetings as scheduled; hold office hours in the office in the Recreation and Athletic Center; complete required NCAA and UIS training.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support the department’s strategic goals and on-going initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree required. Demonstrated experience in playing, coaching, or individual skill instruction of the sport of softball, or similar, is required.

Employment Policies and other information:

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer dedicated to building a community of excellence, equity, and diversity. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment and we welcome applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds and identities. The University of Illinois System does not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their real or perceived race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, order of protection status, genetic information, marital status, disability, sexual orientation including gender identity, unfavorable discharge from the military or status as a protected veteran and will comply with all federal and state nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action laws, orders and regulations. Visit University of Illinois Non-Discrimination Statement

The University of Illinois System conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment. Convictions are not a bar to employment. Background checks will be performed in compliance with state and federal law.

The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current and former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit Policy on Consideration of Sexual Misconduct in Prior Employment .

As a qualifying federal contractor, the University of Illinois System uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility .

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits . This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

UIS employment in this role is not covered by Social Security, and instead, is covered by the State University Retirement System.

• You will not pay Social Security taxes and your earning will not be on your Social Security Record. (Your record will, however, show your Medicare wages.
• Your pension from the State Universities Retirement System may affect the amount of your:
• Social Security benefit and
• Social Security benefit as a spouse

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted by contacting UIS HR at [e-mail] or call 217-206-6652.

• Please Note: All postings close at 5:00pm CST on the posting close date.