"Assistant Coach, Softball"

Job Details

Assistant Coach, Softball
Job ID: 291234
Location: Kennesaw, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower our 47,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU!

Location

(Primary Location for Job Responsibilities) Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.
Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Job Summary

Responsible for assisting in all aspects of running a Division I Softball program including, but not limited to game preparation, teaching and coaching, practices and player conditioning, recruitment and retention of student-athletes, program administration, academic integrity, and donor and alumni public relations and youth programs. In addition, the assistant coach is responsible for abiding by all rules and regulations of KSU, NCAA, and conference to ensure departmental compliance.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Assists with creation and implementation of effective match, practice, and conditioning plans for the student-athletes
2. Works with Head Coach to develop effective drills and strategies for player improvement and assist and/or monitor strength and conditioning programs as needed
3. Provides hitting development and instruction on an individual and team basis, utilizes hitting technology to develop individual hitters and throws live arm batting practice
4. Assists with recruitment of the best student-athlete within the admissions, financial and regulatory standards and policies established by the KSU, Conference and NCAA
5. Maintains a comprehensive recruiting database system, assists with the identification of potential student-athletes, and arranges and prepares on-campus visits
6. Assists with administrative responsibilities of the Softball program in an efficient and responsible manner
7. Ensures fiscal responsibility by adhering to the program's budget within KSU and KSUAA guidelines
8. Assists in the monitoring and verification of program related expenditures, revenues and travel arrangements and finances
9. Works with various areas of the department (equipment room, facilities, etc.) to ensure proper communication of schedules and other needs
10. Assists external relations and development staff with program and department promotion and events
11. Assists media relations with media related requests
12. Assists ticket operations and game day managers with fan experience opportunities
13. Assists development with donor and alumni relations that may include fundraisers and special events
14. Abides by all conference, department, university, and NCAA regulations and assist to ensure departmental compliance
15. Attends all compliance seminars and reviews

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
Associate's degree from an accredited institution of higher education or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience

Other Required Qualifications
Current, valid, and unrestricted driver's license
Current, and valid CPR/AED Certification

Required Experience
Two (2) years relevant experience coaching in a post-secondary level program, professional athlete, professional tour participant or professional coach in a related sports program

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education

Preferred Experience
At least three (3) years of coaching experience at the collegiate or professional level preferred

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Able to work in a diverse work environment and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with athletes, coaches, staff. administrators, alumni, and the public
Able to organize and manage all facets of the program including recruiting, scouting, individual instruction, budget planning, monitoring academic progress and success of student-athletes, and general day to day operations
Able to lead and work independently as well as within a team environment. Ability to maintain confidentiality
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with student-athletes, coaches and athletic and university administration
Able to work flexible schedule, including early mornings, afternoons, evening, and weekends, as needed
Travel required
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines

KNOWLEDGE
Possesses a thorough knowledge of and commitment to compliance with all NCAA, conference, State of Georgia and university policies, rules, and regulations
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the sport of softball required
Knowledge of effective coaching techniques and best practices

SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)
Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

Other Information

This is a supervisory position.
This position has financial responsibilities.
This position will be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position requires a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 25% - 49% of the time
This position does not require security clearance.

Background Check

• Credit Report
• Standard Enhanced
• Education
• DMV
• 9 Panel Lab Drug Test

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.
All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.
https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf