Head Softball Coach/Student Athlete Development Specialist

Summary: Goldey-Beacom College is accepting applications for a full-time Head Softball Coach/Student-Athlete Development Specialist. The holder of this position will oversee all aspects of the Goldey-Beacom College Softball Program, including but not limited to, recruiting, training, game day coaching, budget, equipment, travel, and scheduling, and will be responsible for the department’s student-athlete development.  This position holder will be required to regularly exercise independent judgment and discretion. 

Essential Functions:

• Coach the Softball team.
• Recruit of retainable student-athletes under CACC, NCAA, and college regulations. 
• Maintain a relationship with the Financial Aid/Advisement Office to keep a constant focus on players’ eligibility, and thus fulfill CACC, NCAA, and College regulations.
• Maintain a relationship with the Admissions Department to assure proper attention to potential student-athletes, and to facilitate their recruitment under CACC, NCAA, and College guidelines.
• Purchase the necessary equipment for the team; gain prior approval for all purchases.
• Be aware of the softball budget and stay within its limitations (travel, meals, uniforms, equipment, scholarships, etc.).
• Oversee team travel including cleanliness of transportation vehicles and meal receipts.
• Assist with the scheduling of contests.
• Arrange lodging for all overnight team trips.
• Operate summer softball camps for the benefit of the program.
• Maintain and provide proof of current CPR and First Aid certifications.
• Maintain valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record as this position requires frequent driving.
• Comply with all NCAA or conference rules.  Violation of NCAA or conference rules is prohibited and may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.
• Administer periodic Life Skills development seminars for all student-athletes.
• Assist the Associate Athletic Director for Academic Affairs with the implementation of the GBC Athletics Academic Support Program.
• Organize, document, and assist in the advertisement of community service activity of all varsity programs.

Reports To:  Director of Athletics

Position Category: Staff – Full-Time

Months per Year: 12

Hours per Week: 37.5

FLSA: Exempt

Salary Range: $55,000-$60,000

Benefits: Goldey-Beacom College offers an excellent benefits package that includes:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision
• Retirement Plan (403b) in which College contributes 5.5%
• Life & Disability Insurances
• Education benefits for employees, spouses and dependents
• Generous PTO
• Paid Holidays, Paid two-week winter break and ½ day Fridays during the summer
• Free weekly meals in dining hall during the fall and spring semesters.

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant area of study preferred, with a minimum of four years’ experience working with intercollegiate athletics.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Candidate must be a self-motivated worker who can work with minimal supervision. The candidate must be able to work with a diverse group of people and interact with other departments.