Head Coach, Softball
Posting Number: R0007123
Location: Salem Campus
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is a nationally-renowned private university enrolling 2800 students
across five colleges. Our historic campus, adjacent to the Oregon
State Capitol, hosts a distinguished undergraduate liberal arts
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POSITION SUMMARY
The Head Coach, Softball, directs all areas associated with the
softball program including practice and competition preparation;
student-athlete recruitment; student leadership development; and
budget management.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Directs and coordinates all aspects of the softball program,
serving as head coach.
Recruits qualified student-athletes for admission to a
demanding academic environment.
Provides leadership and instruction in the personal and
athletic development of student-athletes, including supporting team
members in academic, disciplinary and personal matters.
Prepares and manages program budget, including purchasing of
equipment and other supplies as needed.
Make team travel arrangements including accommodations,
transportation and meals, utilizing the HUB platform to do
so.
Observes all conference, NCAA and university rules and
regulations.
Schedules competitions and practices within university,
Northwest Conference and NCAA Division III guidelines.
Teaches the fundamental principles and techniques of softball
(i.e. competition and sportsmanship) as well as the philosophy and
strategy of the sport.
Is proactive in all matters pertaining to safety among staff
and participants.
Represents the department and university internally and
externally as needed.
Participate in department and Division planning and staff
meetings, representing the softball program and/or Willamette
athletic department.
Manage, run and/or facilitate softball camps.
Cooperate with all coaches and administrative staff within the
athletics program to enhance overall department operation and
student-athlete experience.
Additional administrative responsibilities and duties will be
assigned by the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics, including,
but non limited to, game management.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum
- Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent
required.
- Five years' experience coaching high school, club or college
softball.
- Thorough knowledge of all applicable rules as they apply to
softball.
- Must be able to successfully articulate the role
intercollegiate athletics plays in the development of student
athletes.
- Ability to recruit outstanding student-athletes to a strong
academic environment.
- Possess strong leadership, organizational, communication and
management skills; serves as a role model for student-athletes.
Ability to effectively teach and coach students in both an
individual and team setting.
- Must demonstrate strong communication skills and must be able
to work effectively with staff, faculty and other members of the
university.
- Ability to effectively communicate in English, both orally and
in writing, including the ability to communicate instructions
pertaining to athletic matters in an athletic coaching
setting.
- Ability to execute those physical activities required to
perform the essential functions of the position.
- Knowledge of and ability to use computers and a variety of
software applications.
- Ability to effectively interact with a wide variety of people
in a manner that positively portrays the university and its
programs, personnel, and philosophies.
- Must possess a current driver's license valid in the state of
Oregon or the ability to obtain one within 60 days of hire date and
satisfactory driving record insurable by the University's
insurer.
- Successful clearance of a criminal conviction record
check.
Preferred
- Collegiate coaching experience.
- Experience with Teamworks Compliance and Recruiting, HUB and/or
any other student-athlete management software.
- Head coaching experience.
- Master's degree.
Typical Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am to 5pm is
typical with extended hours from January - May. Weekend work is
common.
Physical Demands & Working Conditions: Typical work is
performed outdoors in an athletic environment.
You will need to upload the following two documents as part of
your application materials in the "My Experience" section labeled
Resume:
- Cover letter addressing qualifications
- Current resume
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the
position is filled.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIREMENT:
All University positions require that candidates submit to a
criminal conviction record check prior to hire. Conviction does not
automatically preclude candidates from being hired. Nature of
conviction will be considered relative to the duties of the
position.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to
perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICANTS:
Please read the following carefully before beginning the online
application process. To be considered for employment at Willamette
University, please complete our online employment application. Your
application and all required attachments -- listed at the bottom of
the page -- must be submitted for each individual job post that you
are interested in applying. Once you submit your application you
will not be able to edit your application.
Apply online at https://willamette.wd501.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/willametteuniversityjobs/job/Salem-Campus/Head-Coach--Softball_R0007123
Believing that diversity contributes to academic excellence and
to rich and rewarding communities, WU is committed to recruiting
and retaining a diverse faculty, staff and student body. We seek
candidates, particularly those from historically under-represented
groups, whose work furthers diversity and who bring to campus
varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds.
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