Head Women’s Softball Coach

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Working Title

Head Women’s Softball Coach

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Position Information

Working Title

Head Women’s Softball Coach

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Department

Softball

Compensation Title

Head Coach/Adm Coordinator, Softball

Position Number

30001288

Position Status

Regular

Work Schedule

Flexible

Hours per Week

37.5

Months per Year

12

Commitment to Inclusive Excellence

Northern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action institution. We embrace inclusiveness, equity, and global awareness in all dimensions of our work and seek excellence through diversity among our students, administrators, faculty, and staff. Application by members of diverse groups is encouraged.

Purpose of Position

The Head Softball Coach reports directly to the Senior Associate Athletic Director for Student Services and is responsible for the organization and administration of the softball program in accordance with the rules and regulations of the University, Horizon League and the

NCAA

.

The Head Softball Coach must have a commitment to developing a competitive

NCAA

Division I softball program, while maintaining an emphasis on the academic success and well-being of the student-athletes. The Head Softball Coach will be expected to administer the program in a manner that promotes the health, safety and welfare of the student-athlete.

Compliance with

NCAA

rules is of utmost importance at Northern Kentucky University. As a member of the athletics department staff, it is expected that the Head Softball Coach will have a full understanding of the

NCAA

rules that pertain to the position. It is also expected that the Head Softball Coach will comply with all

NCAA

rules and if he/she becomes aware, or has reasonable cause to believe, that a violation of a rule has occurred he/she will immediately report it to the Director of Athletics or his/her designee.

Primary Responsibilities

The Head Women’s Softball Coach duties include, but not limited to:

• Planning, coordinating and implementing in-season practice, including team and individual workouts. Planning, coordination and implementation of out-of-season practice, including individual skill instruction and team workouts, focusing on the development of athletic skills to compete at the Division 1 level.

• Planning and implementation of game plan for each game, including scouting reports of opponents

• Recruit student-athletes in accordance with

NCAA

regulation and academic standards, as well as university academic requirements

• Hire, evaluate and develop Assistant Softball coaches

• Monitor budget to ensure the Softball program is fiscally responsible and expenditures are within budget allocation

• Prepare game schedule on an annual basis

• Establish procedures to monitor the academics of each of the Softball student-athletes.

• Effectively communicate with Athletics Academic Advisor to ensure any academic concerns are being addressed

• Complete all necessary compliance forms as required and/or requested by the Athletic Compliance office. Comply with

NKU

, conference and

NCAA

rules and regulations

• Participate in fundraising activities for the Softball Program and/or the Department of Athletics. Be actively engaged within the university as well as the surrounding committees

• Coordinate strength and conditioning program with the Director of Sports Performance. Support the mental and physical health and wellbeing of the student-athletes by working in conjunction with the athletics care team members

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum 3 years related coaching experience;

NCAA

Division I/II coaching experience required

Performance Traits:

1. Good organizational skills

2. Good communication skills

3. Good interpersonal skills

4. Display leadership skills

5. Display integrity

6. Use fairness and be equitable in treatment of others

7. Display public relation skills

8. Promotion of program

9. Promptness and attendance

Minimum Education

Bachelor's Degree

Preferred Education

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Experience

3 years

Salary

TBD

Pay Grade

S73

Posting Detail Information

| Requisition Number | 2024S2067 | | Job Open Date | 07/12/2024 | | Job Close Date | | | Open Until Filled | No | | Quick Link | https://jobs.nku.edu/postings/14094 | | Is this an internal only posting? | |

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * What is your highest level of education?

   • Bachelor's degree
   • Master's degree or higher

2. * Do you have Division I coaching experience?

   • Yes
   • No

3. * Why are you interested in this position?

(Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application 3. References Optional Documents 1. Transcripts 2. Other

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