"Assistant Softball/Pitching Coach"

Tennessee State University Department of Athletics invites applications for the Assistant Softball Coach.

Job Duties:

• Assist the Head women's softball coach in recruiting, instructing, and retaining highly skilled student-athletes for the softball team. Emphasis on pitching.
• Coordinate activities through the Head Softball Coach.
• Assist with budget preparations and operate within the approved budget allocations.
• 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, OVC 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 in monitoring student-athlete's academic progress.
• 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 with an emphasis on pitching, 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.
• Flexible with hours typical 9-5 Monday-Friday with nights, weekends, and travel.