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Assistant Coach, Softball
Inside Higher Ed
Kennesaw, KSA
Temporary
Mid
Onsite
3 weeks ago
Softball CoachingRecruitingPlayer DevelopmentHitting InstructionVideo AnalysisBudget Management
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Softball CoachingRecruitingPlayer Development
About the Role
Kennesaw State University seeks an Assistant Coach for its Division I Softball program. The role involves assisting with game preparation, coaching, recruiting, and program administration.
Key Skills for This Role
Softball CoachingRecruitingPlayer DevelopmentHitting InstructionVideo AnalysisBudget Management
Responsibilities
- Assist with creation and implementation of effective match, practice, and conditioning plans for student athletes
- Work with Head Coach to develop effective drills and strategies for player improvement
- Provide hitting development and instruction on individual and team basis, utilizing hitting technology
- Assist with recruitment of student athletes within admissions, financial and regulatory standards
- Maintain comprehensive recruiting database system and assist with identification of potential student athletes
- Assist with administrative responsibilities of the Softball program
- Ensure fiscal responsibility by adhering to the program's budget
- Assist external relations and development staff with program promotion and events
- Assist media relations with media related requests
- Abide by all conference, department, university, and NCAA regulations
Requirements
- Associate's degree from an accredited institution or equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience
- Current, valid, and unrestricted driver's license
- Current CPR Certification
- Two (2) years relevant experience coaching in a post secondary level program, professional athlete, professional tour participant or professional coach in a related sports program
- Knowledge of and commitment to compliance with NCAA, conference, State of Georgia and university policies
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the sport of softball
- Knowledge of effective coaching techniques and best practices
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Office suite
- Ability to work flexible schedule including early mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekends
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Job Summary
- Responsible for assisting in all aspects of running a Division I Softball program including, but not limited to game preparation, teaching and coaching; practices and player conditioning; recruitment and retention of student athletes; program administration; academic integrity; and donor and alumni
Key Responsibilities
- Assists with creation and implementation of effective match, practice, and conditioning plans for the student athletes
- Works with Head Coach to develop effective drills and strategies for player improvement and assist and/or monitor strength and conditioning programs as needed
- Provides hitting development and instruction on an individual and team basis, utilizes hitting technology to develop individual hitters and throws live arm batting practice
- Assists with recruitment of the best student athlete within the admissions, financial and regulatory standards and policies established by the KSU,CUSA and NCAA
- Maintains a comprehensive recruiting database system, assists with the identification of potential student athletes, and arranges and prepares on campus visits
- Assists with administrative responsibilities of the Softball program in an efficient and responsible manner
- Ensures fiscal responsibility by adhering to the program's budget within KSU and KSUAA guidelines
- Assists in the monitoring and verification of program related expenditures, revenues and travel arrangements and finances
- Works with various areas of the department (equipment room, facilities, etc.) to ensure proper communication of schedules and other needs
- Assists external relations and development staff with program and department promotion and events
- Assists media relations with media related requests
- Assists ticket operations and game day managers with fan experience opportunities
Required Qualifications
- Associate's degree from an accredited institution of higher education or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience
- Current, valid, and unrestricted driver's license
- Current CPR Certification
- Two (2) years relevant experience coaching in a post secondary level program, professional athlete, professional tour participant or professional coach in a related sports program
Preferred Qualifications
- An undergraduate or advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field
- Experience coaching in one or more of the following areas; hitting, pitching, or defense
- Experience working with technology as it pertains to video analysis, film breakdown, player evaluation, and performance development
- Previous coaching experience at the collegiate or professional level
Proposed Salary
- The budgeted salary range is $48,000 per year. Offers are based on relevant experience.
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