Assistant Softball Coach

Responsibilities

• Negotiate scholarship offers to prospects under the direction of the head coach.
• Cook up and disseminate recruiting information.
• Attend off-campus games for the purpose of evaluation and contact when appropriate.
• Make phone contact with prospective student-athletes when appropriate.
• Plan campus visits with prospective student-athletes and their parents.
• May serve as a recruiting coordinator as directed by the Head Coach.
• Scout future opponents by film, watching games and/or telephone reports.
• Provide consultation and expert advice to head coach and team members.
• Prepare, plan, conduct, and evaluate practice sessions as directed.
• Teach individuals and groups of players specific tasks and skills before, during and after practice, during season and off-season.
• Serve as a mentor to athletes, helping resolve academic and non-academic issues.
• Be available to coaches and players before, during and after practices, games, and events.
• Be knowledgeable of the rules and fundamentals of the respective sport.
• Coach specific units as directed by the Head Coach.
• May serve in a coordinator role.

Qualifications

• Knowledgeable of NCAA and MVC rules.
• Assist in planning a competitive schedule if applicable.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.