Job Description

The Assistant Softball Coach reports to the Head Softball Coach and is responsible for assisting the Head Coach in carrying out all activities necessary to accomplish the objectives of this sport within the guidelines of the NCAA, Atlantic Sun Conference (ASUN), and the University.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Coordinate activities through the Head Softball Coach.
Assist Head Coach in recruiting, instructing and retaining highly skilled student-athletes for the softball team.
Provide instruction to softball student-athletes on the fundamentals, details and strategies of softball as assigned by the Head Coach.
Adhere to all policies and regulations of the Director of Athletics, University, ASUN and NCAA.
Assist with the marketing and promotion of softball.
Counsel student athletes in sport participation, personal development and academics.
Work with the Admissions Office to enroll student-athletes.
Assist Admissions Office in recruiting on a limited basis.
Assist in monitoring student-athlete's academic progress.
Responsible for maintenance of playing and practice softball fields.
In consultation with University Advancement and the Athletic Director, assist in fundraising in both softball and with major fund raisers in the Athletic Department.
Assist Head Coach in developing game strategies.
Assist in maintenance of softball field and practice areas.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to effectively teach fundamentals, position details and strategies of softball during preparation and practice sessions.
Ability to motivate individuals and the team successfully.
Ability to travel and recruit student athletes.
Ability to learn and comply with all policies and regulations of the University, TBR, OVC and NCAA.
Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information.
Ability to interact in an effective and appropriate manner with diverse populations, the University community and the public.
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Ability to achieve certification to drive student-athletes to team athletic events.
Ability to scout opponents.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree.
Playing or coaching experience at the college, university or professional level.
Valid driver's license.
A proven record of integrity, high principles and demonstrated skill in developing and motivating student-athletes academically and athletically.
A background check will be required of the successful applicant.

Physical Requirements

Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

About Us

Austin Peay State University is a four-year public, doctoral-level university, with six colleges and four Chairs of Excellence. The University has an enrollment of over 11,000 students and is located in Clarksville, Tennessee, a community of an estimated 150,287 people located approximately 40 miles northwest of Nashville, TN.

Austin Peay State University is a proud supporter of hiring veterans. We hire veterans with equivalent experiences and pay grades from their military service, rather than requiring or preferring only college degrees. Please visit our website for more information on how veterans can qualify for additional employment opportunities at APSU: https://www.apsu.edu/human-resources/hiring-veterans/.

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