Head Coach - Softball

POSITION SUMMARY

Under minimal supervision, directs, provides leadership, and oversees all coaching duties for an interscholastic Women's Softball Program operating under NAIA operating bylaws and regulations. Works in conjunction with all other Athletics personnel towards achieving the objectives of Intercollegiate Athletics. Directs and coordinates all aspects of recruitment and training for athletic competition and oversees the planning and fiscal management of program activities. 

This is a full-time, twelve-month, non-remote position, with 50% of position related to coaching duties and 50% of position related to faculty, staff, and/or administrative duties.

TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES

•    Provides for the safety and welfare of team members
•    Complies with all HT, NAIA, and HBCUAC rules and regulations
•    Plans for all team practices and training sessions to maximize time, effort, safety, and skill
•    Recruits, monitors, and retains outstanding student-athletes who will be academically successful culminating in graduation
•    Commitment to the student-athletes academic progress and degree completion, emphasizes academics and works closely with the faculty to ensure athletes attend classes and are in good scholastic standing
•    Meets with the team and the Faculty Athletic Representative (FAR) to review NAIA regulations and college procedures to ensure all rules and regulations are followed, including the Code of Ethics as outlined in the NAIA handbook
•    Makes necessary arrangements for all away events
•    Makes necessary arrangements for home competitions
•    Formulates the team's competitive schedule in cooperation with the Director of Athletics
•    Works with the Director of Sports Performance to assure the prevention and care of athletic injuries
•    Initiates requests for verification of eligibility of initial and returning student-athletes
•    Responsible for all required record keeping and reports all statistics at end of games
•    Coordinates and monitors statisticians
•    Works with the Public Relations Office to facilitate media coverage and sport promotion
•    Formulates and communicates appropriate team rules for dress, behavior, class attendance, etc.
•    Operates within the established budget
•    Orders, inventories, assigns, and monitors equipment and uniforms
•    Maintains a good relationship with external groups who may want to assist in the program including fundraising activities
•    Shares knowledge and promotes the sport and HT through clinics, workshops, and lectures
•    Directs, instructs, and supervises the activities of all personnel and student-athletes within the sport program
•    Participates as appointed on Intercollegiate Athletics, College, and state, regional and national committees
•    Demonstrates certification in CPR and first aid
•    May serve as game administrator at designated home events
•    Performs other duties deemed appropriate by the Director of Athletics 
 

•    Graduate degree preferred
•    Bachelor's degree required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

•    Knowledge of Softball through personal experience and team participation, as well as comprehensive knowledge of intercollegiate athletics
•    Relevant experience in coaching and athletic administration
•    Superior organizational skills and high energy level with demonstrated competence in program development, administration, decision-making, and fiscal management skills
•    Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team relationship and with diverse populations of students, faculty, staff, alumni, public and the media
•    Commitment to the establishment of an effective intercollegiate athletics program for the College and maintenance of positive relationships with the public
•    Skills in counseling, communication, public relations, and organizational planning and management
•    Excellent oral and written communication skills
•    Commitment to the Mission and Vision of the College

SUPERVISION 

•    This position reports to the Director of Athletics and supervises all approved volunteer coaching staff in the Women’s Softball program.

SALARY RANGE

•    $42,000 Annually, plus benefits! 

POSITION STATUS

•    Full-time; in-person.

SETTING

Founded in 1875, Huston-Tillotson University is Austin's first institution of higher education. The University is an independent, liberal arts, church-related, historically black institution located on a 23-acre tree-lined campus near downtown Austin, Texas. The University is affiliated with United Methodist Church, the United Church of Christ, and the United Negro College Fund. Undergraduate, four-year degrees in business, education, the humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences are awarded. Huston-Tillotson University is multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, and multi-faith, and welcomes students of all ages, races, and religions. All faculty are engaged in a range of activities, their primary focus is teaching. The student-teacher ratio is 15 to one, which allows an environment of personalized attention to students.