Assistant Softball Coach

Job Summary

The Assistant Softball Coach assists Head Coach in providing management in all facets of the softball program. This role is responsible for recruiting prospective student-athletes, on field training/coaching, leading development in assigned focused area, student-athlete welfare initiatives, academic, scheduling, retention, and fundraising, with the university, conference, and NCAA rules and regulations.

Core Responsibilities

• Performs duties assigned by head coach.
• Recruits high quality student-athletes.
• Affords assistance to head coach with coaching/training relating to proper techniques.
• Affords assistance with student-athlete development welfare programs.
• Affords assistance with team operation responsibilities.
• Affords assistance with scheduling.
• Builds professional relationships with staff and student-athletes.
• Affords assistance with all administrative processes, especially business office and compliance.
• Maintains knowledge of NCAA, AAC, UTSA, UT System rules and/or regulations.
• Affords assistance with and supports the coordination of the various booster, fundraising and community programs.
• Represents the university/softball program at off-campus functions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
• Three (3) years of related work or playing experience.
• This position requires the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per Texas EO-GA-48.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Specific knowledge in the sport of Softball
• Compliance of NCAA, State of Texas, UTSA and American Athletic Conference rules and regulations
• Organizational, Written, and Verbal Communication Skills
• Independent Judgement
• Discretion and Flexibility

Working Conditions

• Physical activity in Softball.
• Work requires weekend and evening hours as well as travel.

Physical Demands

• Standing, walking, and sitting for extended periods of time.
• Occasional lifting and moving of items up to 50 lbs.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
• Three (3) years of related work or playing experience.
• This position requires the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per Texas EO-GA-48.