"Head Softball Coach"

Job Description

Southeast Arkansas College (SEARK) participates in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division II athletics. This position is responsible for the overall supervision and operation of the softball program, supervise assistant coaches, oversee the development of team schedules, potential student-athlete recruitment, and other duties as assigned. This position supervises the Assistant Softball Coach and reports to the Athletic Director.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for complying with the rules and regulations of the NJCAA and Region II as they relate to the softball program.
• Responsible for coordinating student-athlete recruitment activities for the softball team including, but not limited to, tracking the admissions and eligibility process involving recruited student-athletes.
• Responsible for scheduling and supervising all practices and games and submitting statistics to Region II and NJCAA national office.
• Make travel arrangements for the softball team.
• Prepare for out-of-town travel by requesting meal money advances in a timely manner and by providing itemized receipts and group travel summaries upon return to the college.
• Encourage academic success, retention, and graduation of student-athletes.
• Responsible for monitoring and supporting the student-athletes academic progress through monitoring study hall hours, obtaining feedback from faculty and promoting graduation.
• Supervise volunteers with the softball team.
• Ensure timely submission of a Volunteer Agreement to the office of Human Resources each year for every volunteer.
• Maintain equipment and facilities related to the softball program.
• Provide timely publicity and schedule updates to the Director of Marketing.
• Develop and participate in fundraising activities for the Athletic Department.
• Participate in all athletic committee meetings, and other staff meetings when requested, as well as mandatory coaches meetings held by Region II and NJCAA national office.
• Coordinate all aspects of the softball program budget with the Athletic Director in a fiscally responsible manner.
• Participate in the annual athletic recognition program.
• Submit a mid-year and end-of-year program summary to the Athletic Director.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree
• Three (3) years of experience coaching high school or intercollegiate baseball
• Reliable transportation
• Valid drivers license

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree + 18 graduate semester hours in a teaching discipline from a regionally accredited institution
• Community college and NJCAA experience
• Ability to obtain a commercial drivers license (CDL) class C with P (passenger) endorsement within one year of employment

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Applicant Deadline: Interviews are to begin immediately. Incomplete applications may not be considered.

Application Procedure:

All candidates must apply online at https://www.seark.edu/careers. Click 'Start Application' to complete the online applications. Interested individuals should submit a completed Southeast Arkansas College Employment Application. Please note: All transcripts, certifications, and other credentials should be uploaded with your Resume and Cover Letter. Paper documents will not be accepted.

Required Applicant Documents:

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume
3. College Transcripts (Please note: Official transcripts are required upon offer of employment.)
4. Certifications, licensures, or other credentials (Please note: Official copies will be required upon offer of employment.

All drivers operating a state vehicle or private vehicle on State Business shall participate in the Arkansas State Vehicle Safety Program, and must maintain a valid Arkansas driver's license in accordance with the requirements of all applicable Arkansas State Laws.