"Head Coach, Women's Softball"

Job Details

SUMMARY STATEMENT The Head Coach position is responsible for running all aspects of a college sports team/program. Responsibilities include: recruitment, practice management, game management, academic monitoring and fundraising. Hagerstown Community College participates in the National Junior College Athletic Association and the Maryland Junior College Athletic Conference.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS A. The Head Coach reports directly to and is responsible to the Director of Athletics & ARCC. B. The position provides supervision to student athletes, the Assistant Coach(s) and game personnel (manager, statistician). C. The Head Coach coordinates most closely with the Director of Athletics & ARCC, Coordinator of ARCC & Athletics and the Coordinator of Athletic Advising & Eligibility.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES Oversee all aspects of athletic program development 1. Works within HCC’s and the Athletic Department’s policies and procedures to accomplish goals. 2. Demonstrate values of a life-long learner and focuses on student success academically before team success. 3. Recruit student athletes from HCC’s service area who are capable of benefiting from a community college education and collegiate athletic program. a. Assess the physical abilities, academic background, and personal character of the high school senior athletes in HCC’s service area. b. Initiate personal contact with the high school coaches and each athlete. 4. In conjunction with the Coordinator of Athletic Advising and Eligibility, monitors academic progress for student athletes. 5. Develop an understanding of student financial aid options and works with the Director of Athletics & ARCC to obtain updates that may impact player eligibility. 6. Conduct well-organized practices and provide for the physical conditioning and skill training for each athlete. 7. Submit all paperwork in a timely fashion such as physicals, rosters, fundraising requests, etc. 8. In conjunction with the Director of Athletics & ARCC, select Assistant Coaches who reflect the College’s core values and conduct standards. 9. Assist athletes in transferring to a four-year institution in cooperation with the Coordinator of Athletic Advising & Eligibility. 10. Work with ARCC staff on the distribution and collection of equipment. 11. Attend all coaches meetings within the college. Attend any meetings scheduled for the sport that relate to the MD JUCO or the NJCAA Region 20. 12. Serve as a positive role model for student athletes. 13. Use the dedicated service approach and maintain a high level of respect, tact, and courtesy in dealing with student athletes, other coaching staffs, officials, college staff members and members of the community. 14. Be familiar with college polices as well as the employee and student, handbooks and the academic and college calendars. 15. Possess good work habits, such as punctuality, attendance, dependability, cooperation, and enthusiasm.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE • A college degree is preferred, 3 years coaching experience at the high school, club/or college level. • Demonstrates ability to raise funds for scholarships and travel. • Demonstrates ability to recruit student athletes who will benefit from Hagerstown Community College’s strong academic programs.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES Excellent communication skills: ability to handle both themselves and the student athletes in an appropriate manner which is in line with college expectations; ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with administrative staff, deans, faculty, coaches, student athletes and the general public.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT All coaches will be required to be CPR/AED certified, Mental Health First Aid certified and take the NJCAA Handbook/Casebook exam at the beginning of each season.

Hagerstown Community College (HCC) was founded in 1946 as the first of its kind in Maryland. More than 100 programs of study are available for university transfer, career preparation, and personal enrichment. HCC also offers non-credit continuing education courses and customized training programs, as well as remedial and developmental courses to help students prepare for college-level offerings. Accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, HCC awards associate degrees, certificates, and letters of recognition. HCC employs approximately 540 individuals each year in full and part-time positions. Hundreds of student workers and campus volunteers also serve the campus community.