Job Title:

Assistant Softball Coach

 Kent Campus - Kent, OH

Salary:

 $35, 568 - $40,000

Basic Function:

Assist in coaching, recruiting, counseling, conditioning, and training the intercollegiate softball team. Reports to Head Softball Coach.

Additional Basic Function – if applicable:

Examples of Duties:

Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following: 

Assist in coaching the softball team; utilize coaching and teaching methods to develop student-athletes' skills and teamwork.

Assist with the development of team strategy; analyze performance of student-athletes.

Scout and recruit student-athletes.

Assist in fundraising activities to subsidize athletic program; assist in marketing and public relations activities to promote the program.

Counsel and advise student-athletes with personal and academic problems.

May supervise students and/or provide functional guidance of support staff or other employees who work on a project or assignment on a temporary or intermittent basis.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Additional Examples of Duties – if applicable:

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Sports Administration, or related field and three months of experience coaching softball. Or a combination of coaching and playing experience at the professional or collegiate level equivalent to a total of four years.

License/Certification:

Knowledge Of:

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and Mid-American Conference (MAC) rules and regulations *

Skill In:

Training or instructing student-athletes *
Interpersonal communication *
Basic computer skills *

Ability To:

Analyze situations and develop solutions *
Travel and work non-traditional hours *

Preferred Qualifications – if applicable:

Assessments:

Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge, skills, abilities which require assessments

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

Typically requires balance, strength, flexibility, and endurance sufficient to demonstrate, teach, and develop skills of student athletes. Must be able to work non-traditional hours, including evenings and weekends. Incumbent may be required to travel from building to building and off-campus frequently.

Working Schedule:

Additional Information:

Must pass a security check.

Kent State University is committed to creating a community that is culturally and intellectually diverse and to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. We strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that respect differences, and are inclusive, welcoming, respectful and kind.

For official job descriptions, visit www.kent.edu/hr. 

Kent State University is a Smoke-Free, Tobacco-Free University effective July 1, 2017. Smoking and tobacco use are not permitted on any of Kent State’s campuses or other locations and properties that are owned, operated, or leased by Kent State, both domestic and international. For additional details, visit www.kent.edu/smoke-free.

Disclaimer:

The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related experience/education beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.