Head Coach, Softball

Joliet Junior College; United States; On-site; USD 4,600 - 10,000; Part time

Job summary

Joliet Junior College is seeking a Head Coach for Softball. This part-time role entails leading the program's administration and promotion aligning with the college's mission, alongside recruiting and coaching student-athletes.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree and three years of relevant coaching experience. Responsibilities include organizing practice sessions, scheduling games, and managing team travel.

Note: This position is stipend-based, with pay rates ranging from $4,600 to $10,000.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of college, high school, or other 16u-18u coaching experience.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, train, and coach student-athletes.
• Organize, schedule and supervise practice sessions.
• Schedule games.
• Coordinate team travel.
• Perform administrative tasks including budget management.
• Order and inventory all equipment.
• Generate additional funds through fundraising.
• Hire and supervise assistant coaches.
• Provide high quality moral and ethical leadership.
• Participate in achieving departmental and college goals.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Time management skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Title: Head Coach, Softball

Part time

Department: Athletics

Division: Student Development

Classification: Exempt

Union: Non-union

Reports To: Director of Athletics

Placement: Stipend

Minimum Pay Rate: $4,600 - $10,000 stipend

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The student population at the college is diverse in ethnicity, gender, language, age and background. Joliet Junior College is an AA/EO employer and strongly encourages applications from candidates who would enhance the diversity of its staff.

Position Summary

Responsibilities include but are not limited to administration and promotion of the program consistent with the goals and mission of the college, and consistent commitment to the recruitment of student-athletes. The candidate should have a complete knowledge of the sport and the ability to teach and motivate student-athletes to be successful academically and athletically.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Recruit, train, and coach students-athletes.
2. Organize, schedule and supervise practice sessions.
3. Schedule games.
4. Coordinate team travel.
5. Perform administrative tasks including budget management.
6. Order and inventory all equipment.
7. Generate additional funds for support of the program through fundraising.
8. Hire and supervise assistant coaches.
9. Provide a high quality of moral and ethical leadership.
10. Ability to work with diverse populations.
11. Participate in achieving departmental and college goals and objectives.
12. Perform related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Three (3) years of college, high school, other 16u-18u coaching experience.
• Valid Driver’s License.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, time management, and organizational skills.
• Computer experience and technology skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The employee is often required to stand, walk, run, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch. Vision requirements include close vision and ability to adjust focus. Ability to travel between campus locations and to and from community events. Ability to travel in state and nationally.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Duties are performed indoors and outdoors daily, as weather conditions permit, in the athletics environment. Noise level can be moderate to loud.

Benefits

Not benefit eligible