"Assistant Coach - Softball"

Description

Mid Michigan College seeks individuals who: value collegiality and mutual respect; use data in decision making; are innovative; are service minded; are goal oriented; strive to continually improve themselves and their work processes; are willing to collaborate and seek to add value in every interaction.

The Softball Assistant Coach is responsible for assisting in all aspects of operation and team management including recruitment, training, coaching, and retention of quality student-athletes. The Assistant Coach must guide, develop, and provide leadership in all functions of an effective program. The primary focus is on the academic success of our student-athletes and teaching the sport of Softball while incorporating qualities that will create responsible citizens that represent the College, positively. The Assistant Coach follows rules and guidelines in accordance with NJCAA and MCCAA, provides input on travel, equipment needs, and schedules.

The position requires analysis, attention to detail, responsible judgment, decisiveness, initiative, planning and organization, persuasiveness, effective oral and written communication, organizational skills, self-reliance, sensitivity, stress tolerance, commitment to the College, dependability, and a teamwork mentality.

Examples of Duties

1. Provides leadership; helps organize, direct and administer all aspects of the program
2. Identifies, evaluates & recruits academically prepared students in accordance with College policies, MCCAA and NJCAA regulations
3. Provides mentoring and academic oversight of student athletes to ensure retention & graduation
4. Encourages and nurtures success among student athletes in the areas of citizenship, academics, and athletics
5. Instructs players on rules, regulations, use of equipment, strategies, and proper technique
6. Organizes and manages quality practices on a reasonable schedule
7. Helps in determining and implementing game strategies
8. Responsible for the safety and conduct of the team while conducting the program with the highest degree of integrity
9. Provides leadership for the team and displays good sportsmanship toward players, opponents, officials, and spectators
10. Maintains and monitors equipment
11. Leads and participates in efforts to raise funds for the Mid athletic programs
12. Maintains fiscal responsibility and integrity
13. Participates in community, campus, and athletic initiatives when appropriate
14. Must support and initiate campus and community engagement
15. Maintains a positive relationship with the administration, faculty, students and parents
16. Required to become certified as a Campus Security Authority; as such, adherence to all required reporting
17. Supports and serves as a role model for our mission, vision, strategic and service initiatives. Adheres to the organization's policies & procedures and compliance guidelines.
18. Per the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), a federal consumer protection law, your job position entails functions that meet the definition of a Campus Security Authority (CSA). CSAs have a duty to report any crime to the College's Clery Compliance Officer. This information may be disclosed to them directly, through third-party, or witnessed. As a CSA, you are required to complete annual training which is provided by the College. This training encompasses your role, responsibilities, and reporting obligations.
19. Performs other duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

Education, Certification, Licensure:

• First Aid and CPR certification required (or ability to receive cert.)
• Valid driver's license and a good driving record required

Experience:

• High school coaching and/or college coaching experience preferred
• Fundraising experience preferred

Supplemental Information

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Knowledge of rules, regulations, and strategies
• Ability to work effectively with players, administrators, parents, and the community
• Knowledge of collegiate sports programs, NJCCA and MCCAA rules and eligibility requirements, and compliance with NJCAA and College regulations
• Skills in managing operations, budgeting, and supervising personnel
• Must be well organized with the ability to handle multiple assignments as well as maintain records and files as needed
• Problem solving and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Self-motivated and able to work without constant supervision
• Must have working knowledge of physical education, athletic, and recreation equipment and facilities