Graduate Assistant Softball Coach

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Job Details

Job Location

Tigerville Campus - Tigerville, SC

Position Type

Graduate Assistant

Education Level

4 Year Degree

Travel Percentage

Up to 25%

Job Details

Job Location

Tigerville Campus - Tigerville, SC

Position Type

Graduate Assistant

Education Level

4 Year Degree

Travel Percentage

Up to 25%

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Graduate Assistant Coach will support the Head Coach in all aspects of coaching, including planning and conducting practices, preparing for games and competitions, and fostering a positive and safe environment. This role is vital in helping our student athletes achieve their full potential both on and off the mat.

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist the Head Coach in planning, organizing, and conducting practice sessions.
• Support the development and implementation of game and competition strategies.
• Provide instruction during practice time and help with pregame warmups being able to hit to infield/outfield and throw front toss.
• Help ensure the safety and well-being of all team members during practices, games, and competitions.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and supportive team culture.
• Assist in the recruitment and retention of talented student athletes.
• Participate in team events, fundraisers, and community engagement activities.
• Monitor academic progress and support student athletes in balancing their academic and athletic commitments.

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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to hear well enough to communicate effectively with co-workers, vendors, and athletes.
• Frequently convey detailed or important coaching instructions and ideas accurately, clearly, and quickly.
• Ability to hit and pitch during practice/pregame.
• The capability to demonstrate and instruct during practices and games.
• Strong visual and auditory abilities to quickly and accurately assess performances to help recruit and evaluate during camps/clinics.

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WORK SCHEDULE:

• The Graduate Assistant Coach is required to work according to athletic game schedules, meetings, and practices. This assistant coach schedule does not operate on a traditional work schedule.

TRAVEL:

• Travel is required for away games and competitions.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee. S/he will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties as requested by his or her supervisor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Supports NGU’s mission statement and core values, commitment to a Christian lifestyle and character in keeping with a biblical model.
• Affirm an understanding of the Baptist Faith & Message 2000
• Affirm understanding of the University’s Statement on Human Flourishing
• Agree to abide by the employee handbooks, including community standards agreements.

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