"Temporary Coaching Assistant, Softball"

Temporary Coaching Assistant, Softball

Job ID: 290324

Location: Kennesaw, Georgia

Full/Part Time: Part Time

Regular/Temporary: Temporary

About Us

Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower our 47,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU!

Location

(Primary Location for Job Responsibilities) Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.

Job Summary

Performs limited coaching responsibilities assigned by the Head Coach. Works directly with student-athletes to enhance their development and performance. Assists with practices, player development, and attends assigned team competitions, while ensuring compliance with Kennesaw State University (KSU), NCAA, and conference rules and regulations. Additionally, the position may involve supporting recruiting efforts to further the success of the athletics program.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assists coaches and coaching staff in all aspects related to the assigned program
2. Works directly with student-athletes to improve their skills, performance, and overall development
3. Participates in team practices, drills, and scrimmages
4. Attends assigned team competitions and provides in-game coaching and feedback
5. Ensures adherence to KSU, NCAA, and conference rules and regulations
6. Reports any potential compliance issues to the Head Coach and appropriate authorities
7. May support the Head Coach in recruiting activities, including campus visits and communication with recruits
8. Serves as a Campus Security Authority as defined by the Jeanne Clery Disclosure

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

Associate's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in related field or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience

Other Required Qualifications

Current, valid and unrestricted driver's license

Current, and valid CPR/AED certification

Required Experience

One (1) year of related experience

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications

An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field

Preferred Experience

Previous experience coaching in a post-secondary level program, professional athlete, professional tour participant or professional coach in a related sports program

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

Establishes and maintains effective professional working relationships with student-athletes, faculty, staff and administrators

Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines

KNOWLEDGE

Possesses a thorough knowledge of and commitment to compliance with all NCAA, conference, State of Georgia and university policies, rules and regulations

SKILLS

Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills

Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)

Strong attention to detail and follow up skills

Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, eeo@kennesaw.edu.

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.

This position does not have any financial responsibilities.

This position will be required to drive.

This role is considered a position of trust.

This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).

This position will travel 25% - 49% of the time.

This position does not require security clearance.

Background Check

• Standard Enhanced
• Education
• DMV
• 9 Panel Lab Drug Test

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.

https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf