Head Coach, Softball

Lynn University; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lynn University in Boca Raton is seeking a Softball Head Coach to lead all aspects of a varsity program in accordance with University, SSC, and NCAA standards.

The role requires recruiting, game planning, practice supervision, and budget coordination, with oversight of coaches and support staff. A strong commitment to student-athlete well-being and compliance is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Master's Degree preferred.
• Previous collegiate coaching experience required.
• CPR/AED certification (renewed by university every two years).

Responsibilities

• Recruits high quality student-athletes.
• Organizes, supervises, coordinates, and evaluates practice sessions.
• Adheres to rules and regulations of the University, SSC, and NCAA.
• Plans for transportation, travel, lodging, and meals for team for competition.
• Supervises full-time assistant coaches, part-time assistant coaches, graduate assistants, and volunteer coaches.
• Must represent the Lynn University Department of Athletics in a manner that will enhance and promote confidence in the athletic program.

Skills

Coaching

Recruiting

Staff supervision

Budget management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree preferred

Job description

Summary:

The Softball Head Coach is responsible for management and administration of all phases of a varsity intercollegiate sports program and team, within the guidelines, rules and regulations established by the University, Sunshine State Conference, and NCAA.

Job Description:

Essential duties and responsibilities

• Recruits high quality student-athletes.


• Organizes, supervises, coordinates, and evaluates practice sessions.


• Adheres to rules and regulations of the University, SSC, and NCAA.


• Assumes responsibility for bringing his/her staff and team to the event physically, mentally, and emotionally prepared for competition.


• Maintains self-control and exhibits sportsmanship in relations with staff, players, officials, opponents, and spectators during competitive events.


• Is receptive to high school prospects, alumni, and friends of the University.


• Uses all possible ethical means of motivation, emphasizes means of motivation and values of competitive athletics, acceptable personal behavior, decision making, and lasting values to the individual.


• Supervises full time assistant coaches, part-time assistant coaches, graduate assistants, and volunteer coaches.


• Plans for transportation, travel, lodging, and meals for team for competition.


• Follows University and departmental policies on matters relating to requisitioning and purchasing. Manages and works with given budgets.


• Works closely with trainer and team physician regarding well-being of student-athlete.


• Participates and contributes to athletics fundraising and community building.


• Schedules games and events as delegated and as outlined in the Policies and Procedures manual.


• Cooperates with the athletic administration in the implementation of Department operational procedures.


• Must represent the Lynn University Department of Athletics in a manner that will enhance and promote confidence in the athletic program.


• Other duties assigned by the athletic department.

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Ability to sit, climb or balance under 1/3 of the time.


• Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.


• Ability to stand, walk, reach with hands or arms, talk or hear, use hands to finger, handle or feel over 2/3 of the time.


• Ability to lift up to 10 pounds over 2/3 of the time and up to 50 pounds under 1/3 of the time.


• The typical noise level of the work environment is loud.


• Must be able to positively represent the university both internally and externally

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree.


• Master's Degree preferred.


• Previous collegiate coaching experience required.


• CPR/AED certification (renewed by university every two years)

Accreditation and equal opportunity

Lynn University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, pregnancy, parenting status, veteran status or retirement status in its activities and programs. In accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Lynn University does not discriminate on the basis of sex. Inquiries concerning the application of the non-discrimination policy may be directed to the Lynn University Compliance Officer/Title IX Coordinator at 3601 N. Military Trail, Boca Raton, FL 33431, [e-mail], or [phone]; or to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Lynn University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate, master's and doctoral degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call [phone] for questions about the accreditation of Lynn University. 2020 Lynn University

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