Assistant Softball Coach - PTUND

Ottawa University; Surprise (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Ottawa University seeks an athletic professional to support and lead its program in Surprise, Arizona, focusing on recruiting, mentoring, and retaining student-athletes while promoting academic progress toward graduation.

As part of the coaching team, you will ensure compliance with NAIA rules, coordinate practice and game-day activities, and foster Christ-centered leadership and community involvement on campus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Coaching experience, collegiate level experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and motivational skills.
• Ability to manage individuals and complex tasks.
• Positive role model for student-athletes and university community.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, retain, and graduate student-athletes.
• Provide mentoring and support for academic progress toward degree completion.
• Assist Head Coach with program administration and fundraising activities.
• Ensure adherence to NAIA rules and core values.
• Collaborate with coaches and athletic department staff.

Skills

Coaching experience

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Responsible for assistance and organization to the administration of a university athletic program including the recruitment of student athletes, coaching, mentoring, instructing, practice management, athletic team competition management, and the retention of student athletes.Essential Functions:Primary duty/responsibility is teaching, mentoring, instructing and imparting knowledge, to student athletes, as a part of an athletic team and program.Participates as a member of a coaching team to recruit, retain, and graduate student-athletes, contributing to the success of the program and vibrancy of campus life. Provide ongoing support to student-athletes concerning their academic progress toward degree completion.Provides support to Head Coach in the administration of the program including fund and friend raising for the advancement of the program.Provides ongoing support and conversation to student athletes to assure a strong relationship and support with the athlete and family, guide student athletes in all aspects of program participation.Contributes toward meeting team enrollment targets and the retention of student athletes.Collaborates with and support other coaches and personnel within the athletic department.Ensures adherence to the NAIA and rules and regulations including the NAIA Champions of Character 5 core valuesProvides leadership to student athletes regarding campus involvement and community service.Provides Christ-centered leadership and direction as a mentor of the assigned program.Provides a strong academic emphasis and support of academics through your leadership and activities of the athletic team. Be mindful of the contribution the student-athletes make to the Surprise community including academic performance and participation in and contribution to non-athletic activities.Fulfill commitments to all additional duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics which may include game day management, administrative and/or teaching responsibilities.Other duties as assignedRequired Education: Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.Required Experience: Coaching experience, prefer collegiate level experience.Additional Eligibility Requirements:Current/valid Driver’s LicenseEffective interpersonal, communication and motivation skillsAbility to think critically and provide options for sound solutionsAbility to manage individuals and complex tasksPositive role model for student-athletes, university personnel, alumni, and members of the off- campus community.Working Conditions:(Physical attributes required to perform job duties with or without reasonable accommodation - examples: sitting, lifting, bending, driving, environmental factors or elements, noise level, stairs in a building, or other factors that will affect working conditions)Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling, pushing, and lifting; frequent prolonged and irregular hours, and exposure to varying temperatures.Travel Requirements:If travel is required, list type and approximate percentage: Regular requirement of this position.Responsible for driving students and University vehicles as part of job duties: YesStandard University Expectations:Be mindful and supportive of the Mission of Ottawa University.Understand and follow the University’s policies and procedures and exercise good judgment accordingly. Assure that University and student information is managed in a confidential and ethical manner in accordance with the University’s Code of Conduct and Ethics.Manage your staff in accordance with University personnel policies. Encourage collaboration among the staff, provide regular evaluation and feedback, and facilitate developmental opportunities.Model and encourage collaboration among University offices and campuses assuring effective communication and operations.Provide leadership through conduct, attitude, and professionalism. Represent the University to students, external groups, faculty, and staff in a way that reflects positively on the University.Exercise inclusivity in your daily actions in accordance with the University’s Mission Statement, Statement of Spiritual Identity, and Statement of Inclusion, Openness, and Community.Our UniversityOttawa University “prepares professional and liberal arts graduates for lifetimes of personal significance, vocational fulfillment, and service to God and humanity” from residential campuses in Ottawa, Kansas (established 1865) and Surprise, Arizona (established 2017) and from professional and online campuses in Kansas City, Phoenix, and Milwaukee.Ottawa University is a regionally accredited, church-related, student-centered, private comprehensive university that strives to integrate faith, learning, and life in the academic experiences of students.This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.Ottawa University is committed to equal employment opportunity and does not unlawfully discriminate in recruitment or employment on the basis of race, age, sex, color, religion, disability, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.