Assistant Coach, Women's Softball

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Position Type:

Staff

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

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Position Type:

Staff

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

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Requested Start Date for this Position:

08/19/2024 - 19 days to go

Campus Location:

Northwest Denver Campus

Full-time or Part-time:

Full time

Job Summary:

The Assistant Coach shall support the Head Coach in leading a successful NCAA Division II Softball program. The Assistant Coach shall perform all duties pertaining to the softball program as assigned by the Head Coach. The athletic programs are the front porch of the institution, and it is paramount that the Assistant Coach supports the program in a manner that is representative of Regis University. Excellence in this program will be attained through athletic success, academic achievement, service learning, and leadership development.

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As Regis employees, we embrace our Jesuit Catholic values of respect, inclusion and equity, and welcome employees, faculty and students from all faiths and cultures. Together, we perform our duties in alignment with the mission of the University and seek dedicated individuals to contribute to and strengthen that mission and our service to students.

Take a moment to consider our Total Rewards package:
- A generous tuition benefit for employees, spouses, and dependents
- Paid Mission leave to give employees time to volunteer in the community
- Options for flexible work
- Additional time off each year when the University closes for Winter Break
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Please submit a resume, cover letter and list of references with your application. Current employees, please submit an application by logging into Workday. Click on the Career Worklet and access the internal site. Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential:

Coaching:

• Assist in the planning and administration of games, practices, and conditioning: Responsible for delivering the content and organization of the overall program as set by the Head Coach (All offenses, defenses, fundamentals and techniques, game strategies, and knowledge of all aspects of the sport). The Assistant Coach will also assume the responsibilities of the Head Coach if the Head Coach is unable to fulfill these duties.

Recruiting:

• Recruit qualified student-athletes: Actively recruit academically and athletically talented student-athletes within the philosophy of the Head Coach in accordance with the philosophy of Regis University and in strict adherence to University, NCAA, and RMAC regulations.

Administrative:

• Monitor student-athlete’s academic performance: Responsible for monitoring the academic success of the student-athletes in the program with supervision by the Head Coach. Assistant Coach should work cooperatively with Regis University faculty to support their student-athletes’ path to graduation.

• Monitor and balance the team expenditures: Must provide input and work cooperatively with the Head Coach in budgeting for and requisitioning all goods and services needed and used in the program. This includes but is not limited to supplies, equipment, apparel, team travel, recruiting, etc. Each sport must operate within the University allotted budget for operating expenses and scholarships. Any expenses in excess of the team budgets must be covered by fundraised dollars.

• Maintain facilities and equipment: Responsible for helping in maintaining the athletic facilities and ensuring that the appearance of the facilities is representative of the Regis University image. The Assistant Coach is responsible for purchasing equipment out of their University budget in cooperation with the Head Coach and Director of Athletics. He/she is also responsible for maintaining and storing the equipment for their particular sport.

• Supervision of work-study position(s): Responsible for supervising qualified support staff to assist in operating his/her sport program. Work-study position(s) report directly to Assistant Coach. However, each staff member is expected to participate in Athletic Department and Regis University initiatives as determined by the Director of Athletics.

Fundraising & Promotion:

• Fundraise for the Athletic Department: Required to fully participate in program fundraising activities, department fundraising activities, fundraising events, University campaigns, and special project campaigns.

• Promote the brand of the Athletic Department and Regis University: Should continually strive to enhance the image of the Regis University Athletics Department and its programs through inter-personal contacts with parents, visitors, University faculty/staff, and community citizens. Additionally, each Assistant Coach should participate in Athletic Department and University sponsored events and initiatives.

• Service Learning: Responsible to assist Head Coach in the promotion and organization of service projects for the team in accordance with the staff handbook.

Professional Development:

• Professional development: Must engage in professional development. The Assistant Coach is responsible for keeping with the current trends and developments, as well as the implementation, in order to perform duties more effectively. Additionally, the Assistant Coach must attend pertinent professional opportunities including but not limited to RMAC and NCAA meetings as required by the Head Coach or athletics department administrators.

Create an Atmosphere of Compliance:

• Know, recognize, and comply with the laws, policies, rules, and regulations governing the NCAA, the RMAC, and the Regis Athletic Department.

• Supervise and ensure that any assistants, other employees, and/or volunteers for whom you are administratively responsible comply with the policies, rules, and regulations mentioned above.

• Immediately advise the Deputy Director of Administration and Compliance if you have reasonable cause to believe violations, whether by employees or students, have occurred or will occur.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a college softball coach.

• Must be able to demonstrate and teach softball specific skills. Must be able to stand, walk, and function for periods of time up to 4 hours.

• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.

• All body positions will be needed and will include but not limited to: bending, stooping, twisting, standing, sitting, kneeling, and squatting.

OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED

Education:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university

DECISION MAKING:

Routine decision making in regards to dealing with student-athletes and parents. Must also be able to assist the Head Coach in making softball tactical and personnel decisions, as well as being able to make these decisions independently in the case where the Head Coach is absent.

SCOPE OF AUTHORITY:

This position will assist the Head Coach in making all program related decisions as well as being able to make these decisions independently in the case where the Head Coach is absent.

COMMUNICATION:

Interpersonal level of communication includes factual, interpretative, motivational, and confidentiality.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Working conditions are indoor and outdoor in all types of weather. Work will require weekend and/or evening work. Some local, regional, and/or national travel is required.Please note that hours worked may vary weekly to accommodate practice, game, and travel schedules. Flexibility in availability is essential to meet the demands of this role.

Why work at Regis?

Benefits Guide - Fiscal year 23-24 or

https://www.regis.edu/_documents/abou...

Pay Rate:

$19.00 / hour

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