Assistant Coach, Softball (Athletics)

Duties & Responsibilities

• Aid in developing a competitive program at the national level.
• Execute short- and long-term recruiting strategies.
• Collect and organize scouting information on opponents for game preparation.
• Utilize video feedback systems for scouting opponents.
• Develop and implement performance technologies in player development.
• Promote the academic progress of student-athletes through collaboration with the Office of Academic Services.
• Ensure budget accountability.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Comprehensive understanding of NCAA, Big 12 Conference, and University of Arizona rules and compliance requirements.
• Proven ability to solve problems and make sound decisions.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Self-motivated and results-oriented with a positive and professional demeanor.
• Effective leadership and communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to foster positive interpersonal relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• One (1) year of experience coaching.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience coaching elite athletes.
• Three (3) years of coaching experience at the college level.
• Experience using performance technologies and data-driven development programs.

Benefits

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

Contact Information

To apply, please submit a resume, cover letter, and answers to the following questions as the additional document:

• Describe your knowledge and understanding of NCAA and Big 12 rules and regulations, as they pertain to recruitment and regulations?
• List any experience you have had since 2015 with high school or college student-athletes. This includes working or volunteering in any capacity with a high school, AAU, sports club, junior college or 4-year institution student-athlete, athletics team or department.
• Are you the parent, coach, relative or guardian of a prospective student-athlete (i.e., student in 9-12 grade or 7–12 grade for men’s basketball or junior college student) in the sport of men’s basketball, women’s basketball or football or have any other type of association with any prospective student-athlete in the sports of men’s basketball, women’s basketball or football?
• Do you understand that by submitting your application for employment, you are affirming that you have read these Bylaws, and that such Bylaws would not preclude your employment by The University of Arizona?
• Are you the parent, coach, relative or guardian of a prospective student-athlete (i.e., student in 9-12 grade, 7–12 grade for men’s basketball or junior college) in the sports of football, men’s basketball, or women’s basketball?
• Do you understand that failure to disclose any information related to your affiliation with a prospective student-athlete (student in 9-12 grade, 7-12 grade for men’s basketball or junior college) in the sports of football, men’s basketball, or women’s basketball might render your application ineligible for consideration?