Head Softball Coach

Texas A&M University System; Laredo (TX); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M International University seeks a Head Softball Coach to lead the NCAA program, handling scheduling, recruiting, equipment budgeting, reporting scores and statistics, and website updates on campus in Laredo.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree, two or more seasons of college coaching experience, and a commitment to student-athlete success, with a master’s degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Two or more seasons of college coaching experience, including recruiting student-athletes and budget management.
• Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage and coach the TAMIU softball program, including scheduling, recruiting and equipment management.
• Ensure compliance with NCAA and Lone Star Conference rules.
• Supervise staff and coordinate public relations efforts and fundraising as needed.
• Maintain roster accuracy and academic progress of student-athletes.

Skills

Public relations

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Oral and written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

CAI program

Job description

## Head Softball CoachApply: Laredo, TX: Full time: Posted Today: R-097252**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 Description****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**