Head Softball Coach

Texas A&M University; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 64,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The Head Softball Coach at Texas A&M International University is responsible for developing and managing the TAMIU Softball program, including scheduling, recruiting, equipment, and updating statistics.

Role requires budget discipline, adherence to NCAA and Lone Star Conference rules, and emphasis on student-athlete welfare and academic success, with evening/weekend duties and travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• Two or more seasons of successful college coaching including recruiting, marketing, scheduling, budgeting, and facility care.
• Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and coach the TAMIU Softball program; schedule games and recruit players.
• Manage budget parameters, submit receipts and reports on time.
• Ensure NCAA and Lone Star Conference compliance and student-athlete academic performance.

Skills

Public relations

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Multitasking

Student success focus

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Job Title: Head Softball Coach Agency Texas A&M International University Department Athletics Department

Proposed Minimum Salary: $5,923.90 monthly

Job Location: Laredo, Texas

Job Type: Staff

Job Summary

The Head Softball Coach, under direction, is responsible for the development, management, and successful coaching of the TAMIU Softball program, to include scheduling, recruiting, equipment management, reporting scores and statistics, and website updating.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the development, management, and successful coaching of the TAMIU Softball program, to include scheduling, recruiting, equipment management, reporting scores and statistics, and website updating.
• Manage and operate within the budget parameters, without exception, and submit all receipts and budget reports on time as directed by the Director of Athletics.
• Ensure strict adherence to all NCAA by-laws and Lone Star Conference regulations.
• Ensure adherence with established institutional compliance rules, policies, and procedures as well as ethical standards of behavior.
• Ensure satisfactory academic performance of student-athletes.
• Ensure the physical, emotional, and social welfare of student-athletes.
• Establish and ensure a safe environment for student-athletes that includes providing education about and methods for discussing and resolving harassment or discrimination.
• Contribute to the maintenance of good working relationships with all athletics staff members and student-athletes through a positive and constructive approach to all tasks, respect for the competencies of others and appropriate conflict resolution behavior.
• Responsible for successful coaching of the TAMIU Softball program, to include maximizing the team’s potential/abilities, keeping athletes eligible, and retaining athletes through graduation.
• Supervise and mentor assistant coaches and coaching assistants as directed and approved by the Director of Athletics.
• Assist to propagate a comprehensive public relations program.
• Manage the operations of sports camps and/or clinics.
• Manage all department fund-raising and booster events in accordance with NCAA, Lone Star Conference, and institutional rules, policies, and procedures.
• Learn, understand, and adhere to all NCAA guidelines and maintain up-to-date roster, squad lists, and other information using the Compliance Assistant Internet (CAI) program.
• Coordinate and develop organized schedules and submit weekly countable hour reports according to NCAA policy.
• Participate in long-range planning and assessment, attend all departmental training sessions and meetings, and read and comply with all departmental policy manuals.
• Additional off-season coaching duties may be required.

This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Education – Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education.
• Experience – Two or more seasons of successful college coaching experience that includes recruiting student athletes, marketing, scheduling, equipment budgeting/management, and facility care.
• Preferred Education and Experience – Master's degree.

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge of: Word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• Demonstrated public relations and interpersonal skills to interact effectively and professionally with the University community, outside community, and the press.
• NCAA and Conference rules.

Ability to: Multitask and work cooperatively with others. Strong oral and written communication skills. Commit to student learning and success, as well as a dedication to growth, development, innovation, and improvement. Commitment and capabilities to abide by NCAA and Conference rules.

Licensing / Professional Certification

- None.

Physical Requirements

General office and athletic environment. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Supervision of Others

This position supervises employees.

Other Requirements

Evening and/or weekend work may occasionally be required. Travel required. Position requires on campus, face-to-face interactions. Position requires maintaining a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace. Applicants are subject to an NCAA enforcement staff compliance review, and employment is contingent upon satisfactory results.

Salary: $71,087.00/annually

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer

Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) is an international university, poised at the Gateway to Mexico and serving as the cultural and intellectual hub of a vibrant multilingual and multicultural community. TAMIU provides over 9000 students with a learning environment anchored by the highest quality programs, built on a solid academic foundation in the arts and sciences. To fulfill its mission, the University offers a range of baccalaureate and masters programs and the Doctor of Philosophy degrees in International Business and Criminal Justice. Programs focus on developing undergraduate and graduate offerings with a progressive international agenda for global study and understanding across all disciplines. TAMIU prepares students for leadership roles in an increasingly complex, culturally diverse state, national, and global society. Through instruction, faculty and student research, and public service, TAMIU improves the quality of lives for citizens of the border region, the State of Texas, and national and international communities.

Texas A&M International University is an Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.